Currencies Direct

Helping law firms save time and reduce costs 

Established in 1996, Currencies Direct is an international payments specialist with over 800 staff and offices spanning five continents. It helps clients achieve substantial savings on their foreign exchange transfers. Each client is assigned a dedicated trader who offers personalised assistance in optimising the timing of their transfers. 

Simplifying international payments for legal professionals 

Partnering with solicitors throughout the UK, Currencies Direct primarily supports them in managing their international probate and conveyancing payments. Its services come at no cost to the solicitor, providing significant savings in both time and money for their firms. 

Benefits for solicitors 

• Remove the complication of sending non-sterling payments
• Send one payment for multiple beneficiaries • No need to validate overseas bank details
• Peace of mind – trace payments from start to finish • Receive the exact amount in your client account Benefits for clients
• Excellent exchange rates and no transfer fees • Multiple beneficiaries receive a consistent rate with the same dedicated trader
• Clients can leave sterling on account, allowing them to defer the conversion of funds until they are ready and the rate is right
• Protection from currency market fluctuations
• Fast payments (one-to-two days for all major currencies or same day if there are funds on account) 

By using Currencies Direct, legal firms can focus on core legal responsibilities while the complexities of currency transfers can be managed externally. This allows solicitors to fully close their client file and move onto other business matters.