International Payments from American Express
Global payments and international money transfers made simple
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Versatile international payment solutions
Whether you’re ordering currency online or sending money abroad, our suite of international payment solutions give you greater control over your finances.
Forex trading made easy
Send and receive over 80 currencies easily with our online forex trading – no fee for incoming currency payments, and no minimum or maximum transfer limit.
We offer you competitive currency exchange rates – we pride ourselves on providing currency trading that is quick, clear and inexpensive.
The World In Your Pocket
Cards designed to make settling global payments in US dollar or Euro as simple and rewarding as possible.
International money transfers
Make domestic and global payments to a wide range of suppliers, even those who don’t accept American Express.*
Enjoy greater working capital management and maximise your international cashflow, with up to 54 days deferred payments for all of your online money transfers.
Flexible, virtual global payments
American Express vPayment is a virtual payment solution that assigns a specific-use virtual account number to each transaction.
This enables users to set transaction-level spend controls and to reconcile global payment expenses quickly and easily.
KEY FEATURES
Why American Express
A TRUSTED BRAND
Our products and international money transfer solutions have been used around the world for over a century
BRINGING THE WORLD CLOSER
A global brand means a global infrastructure –our online platform connects you to currencies all over the world
PRIORITISING OUR CUSTOMERS
Our customers are who we are – that’s why we protect them online, support them on the go, and reward them for working with us
Spend Money. Earn Rewards
Here's a bonus: you can earn Membership Rewards points on every International Payments transaction. Redeem them for rewards in travel, dining and entertainment. It's our way of saying thanks.1
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FAQs
How to send money abroad?
You can send money abroad, either via bank transfer using any of our international payment solutions.
What is hedging?
A business can use a forward contract and future contract to lock in a specific foreign exchange rate at a future date. While FX currency hedging is not appropriate for everyone, it can be a powerful tool if used properly and alongside other forex trading strategies.
What is forex trading?
Forex trading relates to the exchange of foreign currencies at rates defined by their market values.
What is a working capital requirement?
A working capital requirement is the calculated assets of a company that are used to measure if there are sufficient funds to continue operation.
What are international payments?
International Payments is the easy and secure way to send money abroad. American Express International Payments allows you to simply and securely send money in over 80 currencies to over 200 countries as well as receiving foreign currency payments from your customers abroad.
How to make international payments?
You can make the international payment by either logging in online or calling an account manager to provide the supplier’s information and lock in a foreign exchange rate.
How long do international payments take?
This will depend on the currency sent and the country you are sending the payment to; USD payments to the United States, Sterling and Euro payments within the EEA – typically the same business day (subject to cut-off times) and other currencies – typically 2-4 business days.
What information is required for making an international payment?
All payments need:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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.
