Currencies Direct and The Bar Council

Whatever your foreign currency requirements, whether you are transferring savings for your new life in the sun, making foreign financial investments, converting income from your overseas work or simply needing holiday money for your overseas trips, we understand that you need a secure, easy to use and cost effective way of transacting.

Currencies Direct is proud to be working in partnership with the Bar Council to offer members of the Bar high quality foreign exchange and international payment services which will enable you to access the most competitive exchange rates available today. With years of experience providing financial solutions, Currencies Direct have developed an innovative range of products and currency transfer services that can help to minimise your foreign exchange risks and take the hassle out of international payments.

Features and applications of our services for members of the Bar

Buying a home abroad: No matter what the reason you're buying a property overseas for, don't forget the importance of the foreign exchange rate on your purchase.

Emigration: If you're in the process of emigrating, getting the best exchange rate and therefore the most for your money is crucial to your new life.

Converting Foreign Income: Do not let moving exchange rates affect the real value of income earned from your overseas engagements, ensure you protect these with our help

Overseas Education: Sending your children overseas to study can be daunting. We'll make sure that paying those fees in a foreign currency won't add to your worries.

Buying something special: Importing a new car, a boat, antiques or even wine? We'll make sure the foreign exchange doesn't spoil the pleasure of your purchase.

Regular Transfer Plans: Thousands of customers have joined the Overseas Regular Money Transfer Plan and enjoy the many financial benefits.

Online payments/transfers: Easy, fast, secure online payments. Manage your foreign payments from anywhere you have an internet connection.

Benefits for members of the Bar

Exclusive Bar exchange rates which means that you will achieve the most competitive rates of exchange available on the market

Bar members dedicated communication channel by phone and email so that your enquiry is handled quickly and by somebody who is able to help you immediately

Use of client accounts administered by HSBC for security of your funds

Fast telephone and online registration process which means you could use our services within 15 minutes

A dedicated telephone dealer who can handle every aspect of your transaction and work with you to ensure your payments are made at the best rates without hassle

Forward dealing facilities to help you manage the risk of losing money through moving exchange rates

Market commentary and rate watching services to keep you updated on exchange rate movements to help you time your transaction to achieve the exchange rate you want

If you would like to register for our services or talk to somebody about how the services for Bar members can help you, please call your dedicated helpline on 0207 847 9229 or alternatively email Thebar@currenciesdirect.com