For you and your family
Buying a home abroad? Keep the bank's cut.
It's probably the biggest payment you'll ever make. We'll get you more for your pounds and walk you through every step, from the deposit to the keys.
- One named specialist, start to finish
- Fix your rate so your budget doesn't move
- Payments checked and sent to the right account
Get your rate
GBP/EUR ▲ 0.05% today
From offer to keys, in four steps
No jargon, no surprises. Your specialist tells you what's coming before it happens.
Step 1: Open a free account
A few minutes online. Do it early so you're ready when the deposit is due.
Step 2: Plan the payments with us
Deposit, stages and completion, mapped out with your specialist.
Step 3: Lock in your rate
Fix a rate when it suits you, so your budget doesn't move.
Step 4: We pay your lawyer or developer
On time, to the right account, with updates along the way.
What we help with
Big, once-in-a-while payments, where the rate makes a real difference.
Property abroad
Deposits, completions and staged new-build payments in Spain, Portugal, France and Dubai.
How we help
Yachts
Deposits, build stages and running costs, planned and paid discreetly.
How we help
Car imports
Pay overseas sellers and auctions for less.
How we help
Athletes
Salaries, bonuses and life across borders, handled discreetly.
How we helpWhy people use us instead of their bank
- More for your pounds
- Banks often build a few percent into the rate. On a big purchase, a tighter margin can mean thousands more in euros or dirhams.
- A budget that doesn't move
- Fix a rate now for a payment later, or set a target and we'll act when the market gets there.
- A person, not a call centre
- One named specialist who knows your purchase, on the phone, by email or on WhatsApp.
- Safety first
- We confirm payment details with you before anything moves, and we'll never ask you to change them by email.
Two free tools for property buyers
Help with timing your transfers and budgeting for every payment. Free, with no obligation.
Rate alert
Pick the rate you want for your euros or dirhams. We'll tell you when the market gets there, or buy automatically with a limit order.
Set an alertPayment planner
Map your deposit, stages and completion in pounds, and see what a 1% move in the pound would cost you.
Plan my paymentsGuides for buying and moving abroad
How to Transfer Money to Buy Property in Spain (2026 Guide)
Buying in Spain from the UK? How to send your deposit and completion funds, what the notary needs, and how to avoid losing thousands on the exchange rate.
14 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Buying Property in Dubai from the UK: How to Send the Funds
How UK buyers pay for Dubai property, from off-plan instalments and escrow to the 4% DLD fee, and why GBP/AED follows the US dollar.
14 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Off-Plan Property Abroad: Staged Payments and Currency Risk Explained
Buying off-plan in Spain, Portugal or Dubai means paying in stages over months or years. Here's how currency moves affect your total, and how to manage it.
14 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Bank vs Currency Specialist: How Much Do You Lose on Exchange Rates?
Banks rarely charge a visible fee on international transfers. The cost is in the rate. Here's how to work out what you're really paying, with examples.
14 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Questions
I've never done this before. Where do I start?
Open a free account early, before the deposit is due. Your specialist will map out the payments with you and explain each step before it happens.
What if the rate moves before completion?
You can fix a rate now for a payment later, so you know exactly what it costs in pounds. Or set a target rate and we'll act when the market reaches it.
How do I avoid payment fraud?
Always confirm your lawyer's or developer's bank details by phone, with someone you already know. We will never ask you to change payment details by email or message.
Who actually sends my money?
Payments are provided by GC Partners, which is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Globe FX is its Appointed Representative and looks after you personally.
Does it cost anything to open an account?
No. Opening an account is free and you're under no obligation to transfer.