Barclays Exchange Rates Compared

Barclays bank offer money transfer services for business and private clients who hold an account with them. Whether you are planning to buy an overseas property, emigrating, paying a bill or making an overseas payment for another reason, Barclays exchange rate services will ensure your money reaches your beneficiaries account successfully. Compare Barclays currency dealers against other leading money transfer companies to find the best deal in our International payment comparison table.

Please remember to compare the exchange rate offered by your bank against other currency dealers to ensure you get the most competitive exchange rate.

Main Features

• Personal and Business services available
• Able to purchase forward contracts
• Regulated by the Financial Services Authority
• High street presence
• Recognised brand

Transactions

In order to carry out an international transaction with Barclays currency dealers you must have an account with them. If you do have a current account with Barclays unfortunately you cannot simply make a payment to a non-UK bank account via your internet banking facility.

• International payments or money transfers abroad can be made over the telephone with a currency dealer if you are registered for Barclay’s telephone banking and want to send money overseas to an account in your name.
• Alternatively if your situation is slightly different from the first example above then you will need to visit your local Barclays branch.
• Barclays offer a standard and priority international payment service. The number of working days you need to allow before your funds are available will depend on where you are sending your money and which level of service you choose. Priority: 1-3 days Europe and North America, Rest of the world up to 7 days. Standard: 4-5 days Europe and North America, Rest of the world up to 8 days. Sending your funds via Barclays priority service is expensive at £40 plus overseas delivery charges.

Compare the features of Barclays exchange rates against other UK leading money transfer firms in our easy-to-use comparison table here.

If you would like to learn more about making an international payment please read our money transfer guide which can help you understand what buying and selling tools are available to help you minimise your currency risk and maximise your currency conversion.