Let's look at an example:
Mr and Mrs Hill moved to Cyprus during the end of 2007. As 2008 reared its head,
the couple contacted Smart Currency, explained that their joint pensions came to
£2,450 and wanted to know how they could make sure that the amount they receive
each month didn’t decrease due to changing exchange rates.
After talking with us, the Hill’s decided to buy a ‘Forward Contract,’
for a full year. This means that they fixed a set exchange rate for the course of
the year. They set up an automated standing order system that allowed their pension
to be sent to our bank in the UK on a monthly basis. Once the money arrived at our
bank, it would be exchanged from sterling to euros at a rate of 1.33 every month
for the full year. In January, they received €3,258.50 in their Cyprus bank
account and continued to receive the same amount every month for the full year.
To set up this facility, the Hill’s simply had to open an account with us
and pay a small administration fee for the regular payment system.
If the Hills decided against fixing a currency exchange rate, their
monthly amount would have decreased along with the weakening sterling rate and by
December 2008 the Hills would have received monthly payments at an amount 21%
lower - from €3,258.50 down to €2,574.21!
Banks often fail to offer, or even mention the alternative of fixing a currency
exchange rate for use in the future yet it’s such a valuable tool. The option
of buying a ‘Forward Contract’ gives you peace of mind that your pension
payments won’t decrease in value.
To discuss the Forward Contract option
call on our free phone number 0808 163 0102 (free phone) or Apply Online.
Client Feedback
"I have been transferring money to Spain through my bank for 4 years and was
changing because of the high cost. I was rather nervous using a system I didn’t
know anything about. I found the advisors easy to talk to, extremely helpful and
there was no sales pressure. I am now going to set up a monthly standing order.
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all questions answered with confidence. The process was very simple to follow with
excellent feedback throughout the process. Plus a great rate of exchange was provided.
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