Emigrating to the UK
The UK might have notoriously changeable weather, but as Hugh Grant pointed out in Love Actually the island nation has inspired some pretty incredible things – Shakespeare, Churchill, the Beatles, Sean Connery and Harry Potter, to name a few.
While the country is comparatively small, it has a fantastically diverse landscape (including an abundance of beaches) a rich and complex history and one of the most famous capital cities in the world.
For these reasons and more an increasing number of people are braving the British rain and making the UK their permanent home.
Now, the process of emigrating can be a manic one, and with such a lot to do it’s easy to push some things to the back of your mind until a later date. However, organising your foreign currency transfers shouldn’t be one of the things you put off. By getting in contact with a reputable currency broker like TorFX in the early stages of your move you could save a significant amount of time and money.
We provide our clients with excellent foreign exchange rates and also assign a dedicated personal account manager.
Furthermore, as exchange rates are so volatile and fluctuate in response to such a huge variety of factors, picking the best time to make a trade can be tricky. TorFX aims to get rid of all the confusion by monitoring market trends and currency movements for you, offering specialist guidance and ensuring you don’t miss out on a favourable rate.
If you’re emigrating to the UK, TorFX can offer you:
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Excellent exchange rates with no commission or transfer fees
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Ability to fix your exchange rate up to two years ahead
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Fast international transfers
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Regular market updates by email
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Expert guidance
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Direct access to your own currency account manager
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Online account opening in just two minutes
How to transfer money when emigrating with TorFX
Create an account
Open an account in minutes online or over the phone.
Get your rate
Secure an exchange rate online or with your account manager.
Make a transfer
Send us the funds to exchange and we’ll do the rest.
Other currency transfer services
Large transfers
Security and strong exchange rates are vital for large transfers. We’ll keep your transfer secure and get you a great rate.
Repatriation of funds
Bringing money back home? We’ll help you time your transfer and maximise what arrives in your account.
Property purchases
Buying overseas property is a big step. Let us simplify the transfer side of things and save you money.
Frequently asked questions about emigrating
Emigration means leaving your home country to live in another, while immigration refers to entering a new country to live there. They are two sides of the same move, just from different perspectives.
Before you move, it’s important to plan your finances carefully, from transferring savings and closing local accounts to setting up a way to send and receive money internationally.
You can use a specialist currency transfer provider like TorFX to send money overseas. We offer strong exchange rates, a range of transfer options, and expert support.
Banks can seem convenient but they often charge high fees, offer poor exchange rates, and provide a limited service. Currency specialists like TorFX help you save money and provide expert support every step of the way.
Yes, you can transfer your pension or salary overseas. We can help with regular transfers like monthly pension payments, overseas income, or rent, as well as larger transfers if you choose to move your pension as a lump sum.
Exchange rates fluctuate constantly, so it depends on when you transfer. We can help you time you transfer for when the market is strong, and we provide various transfer options to help you navigate currency volatility.
There’s no limit to how much you can transfer with TorFX, but larger amounts will require more stringent safeguarding measures and expert support.
We offer tools like rate alerts and market insights, and you’ll have a personal account manager to help you time your transfers and make informed decisions.
Most transfers are completed within 1-2 working days, depending on the currencies involved and the destination. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way.