How can I send money abroad?

Using our Foreign Exchange Platform, you can send and receive money overseas – from both your suppliers and customers. Our dedicated Foreign Exchange specialists can also help you to secure the best exchange rate if you need to pay in overseas currencies. Fill out the enquiry form above and a member of our team will get in touch to discuss tailored solutions for your business.

What is hedging?

Hedging allows you to protect your business from fluctuations in foreign currency markets. We offer a number of solutions to manage your Foreign Exchange currency risk – find out more here.

What are forward contracts?

Forward contracts allow you to lock in foreign exchange rates for your B2B payments. We offer both fixed and window forward contracts. Speak to your dedicated Account Manager or fill out the above enquiry form and a member of our team will get in touch. 

How can I make international payments?

Our Foreign Exchange International Payments Platform makes it easy to complete your international payments online. There is no setup fee to use our platform, so you can begin making your international payments with ease. Find out more here.

How can I receive international payments?

Our Foreign Exchange International Payments Platform allows you to make and receive international payments in over 80 currencies across 110 countries around the world. There is no fee on incoming currency payments, no limits on transfer value and the platform allows you to set up forward contracts to mitigate your risk against any foreign exchange volatility. You can read more about receiving international payments here.

How long will my international payments take?

This will depend on the currency sent and the country you are sending the payment to. For USD payments to the United States, Sterling and Euro payments within the EEA, payments will typically be made on the same business day (subject to cut-off times). For all other currencies, this will take maximum 2-4 working days. Complete this form to speak to a member of our team, or contact your dedicated Account Manager if you are an existing customer.

• One (1) Membership Rewards (MR) point will be awarded for every £20 sent or received within all eligible transactions. MR points will not be earned on any credit card or transaction fees.The maximum number of MR points that can be awarded for each eligible transaction is 5,000 points. No MR points will be awarded for FX International Payments transactions completed prior to receipt of the Membership Rewards Enrolment Registration form. Speak to your Account Manager or complete the above enquiry form for more information.
• Eligible transactions to earn Membership Rewards points are all foreign currency wire and draft transactions between the value of £1,000 and £100,000 made by business customers using the FX International Payments Service. Same currency transactions (e.g.GBP to GBP) are not eligible to receive MR points through the FX International Payments Solution.
  
• Where you fund your transaction in a currency other than Pound Sterling (GBP), we will, for the purpose of calculating the number of MR points to award you, calculate the GBP equivalent of the foreign currency.
• To be eligible to earn MR points, you must first have applied for an FX International Payments Account, be approved to use the service and also submit to us details of a designated eligible American Express Card (Registered Card) that is already enrolled in the MR programme to which points will be credited. The Registered Card must be current and enrolled in the MR programme at the time an eligible transaction is initiated and there must be no unpaid FX International Payments obligations or other violation of or default under the FX International Payments Terms and Conditions. To check whether your American Express Card is eligible and/or enrolled in the MR programme, please phone our MR Customer Care team on 0845 604 2839 between 7am–11pm from Monday to Sunday and have your Card details to hand when making the phone call. Calls typically cost between 1p and 10.5p per minute from a BT landline. Calls from other networks and mobile phones may be higher.
• American Express reserves the right to withdraw or suspend the right to earn MR points for eligible transactions without notice and at any time. American Express also reserves the right to amend these terms (including the rate at which MR points may be earned on eligible transactions) at any time.
• In the event that the Registered Card is lost, stolen or renewed, you must register the new Card by contacting your Account Manager or the Customer Care centre. You will not be able to receive MR points on eligible transactions until you do this.
• MR Points will be credited to your MR programme Account within 12 weeks of a completed eligible transaction. MR points that are awarded for eligible transactions are subject to the terms and conditions of the MR programme, including rules regarding forfeiture of MR points. See https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/rewards/membership-rewards/about-program for more information.

General Terms and Conditions:

• You must hold an eligible American Express Card to earn Membership Rewards on your FX and International Payments. 
• The maximum amount of time for a payment period on purchases is obtained only if you spend on the first day of the new statement period and repay the balance in full on the due date. 
• Approval for an American Express Card is subject to status, terms and conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 years old or over and registered to a UK business if applying for a Business Card. 
• American Express Services Europe Limited has its registered office at Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9AX, United Kingdom. It is registered in England and Wales with Company Number 1833139 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.