humwill Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Anybody used Exchange4free recently - there rates are the best with no admin free at the moment but just concerned as you have to transfer money into their UK account first.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACG Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I used them in May and had absolutely no problems! Would recommend them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnoughofJuju Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 They are perfectly safe to use. They are one of the companies that come recommend on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikamarie Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 We are also going to use them. Have only heard good things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I used them and had a fantastic experience. Their rates are good but you can negotiate for a better rate with them if your amount is large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhardk Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 When I transferred ZAR to AUD it was done through Mercantile but since the AUD was so strong (1.07 at the stage) I rather took USD and held onto it for a while, when AUD slipped against USD (as current position 0.92) I converted USD to AUD and for this I had to make SWIFT transfer of USD to an UK account. They are very reliable, I would not doubt using them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcleroux Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I also used them and they gave me the best rate out of all the forex dealers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Search Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Anyone have the contact details for a human at exchange4free?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Anyone have the contact details for a human at exchange4free?Thanks!see http://www.saaustralia.org/index.php/topic/35940-how-did-you-transfer-your-money/?p=308905 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bams Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Hi SearchWe are also planning on using them.You can contact Tanya van der Westhuizen on 082 832 4867 or Tanya@exchange4free.com.She is currently out of the country until 4 November, but her return email gives the names and email addresses of others at the company that should be able to assist you. Me, I am waiting for her to come back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVR Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi thereI got a quote from my bank of a 0.5% spread on the spot rate for transfers over R160k, commission of 0.5% (capped at R686.50), and a transfer fee of R100.Exchange4Free basically just have a spread of about 1%.This means that on a R1m transfer, my bank effectively charges R5,786.50, and E4F charges R10,000 - a significant difference.I almost didn't bother getting a quote from the bank, because I assumed they would be more expensive, not cheaper by almost half.Am I missing something? Anyone else considered just using their banks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffyDuck Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I also wondered about this one ChrisVR. Is cashkows and exchange4free just really necessary when you have multiple policies and pension etc that needs to be consolidated? In our case we literally just want to transfer a lump sum of savings in our bank account to an Aus bank account for us to start of there with. I'm not a boffin on matters of accounting and tax laws. What are we missing? What would be best for someone in our situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVR Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 E4F have said they will beat the quote I got from my bank, so let's see if they keep their promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichtB Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 We used Exchange4Free for all the money transfers from RSA, while in South Africa and when we were in Australia already. They also handled out formal emigration. Everything was handled professionaly by Anita Huyser in their Jhb office. The rates and charges were reasonable - cheaper than the bank and with less hassles I think.I can really recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardE4F Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi SearchWe are also planning on using them.You can contact Tanya van der Westhuizen on 082 832 4867 or Tanya@exchange4free.com.She is currently out of the country until 4 November, but her return email gives the names and email addresses of others at the company that should be able to assist you. Me, I am waiting for her to come back...Hi everyone,Tanya has left Exchange4Free so please contact me (Richard) on +27 (0) 73 011 2118 or richard@exchange4free.com for more information.Regards,Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymigrant Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I also wondered about this one ChrisVR. Is cashkows and exchange4free just really necessary when you have multiple policies and pension etc that needs to be consolidated? In our case we literally just want to transfer a lump sum of savings in our bank account to an Aus bank account for us to start of there with. I'm not a boffin on matters of accounting and tax laws. What are we missing? What would be best for someone in our situation?Cashkows offers a full turnkey solution, regardless your situation. The process you follow to remit funds depends on the source of the funds. I suggest you talk to them before you make any decisions. Their first consultation is free but you'll be able to make an informed decision. They usually also give a better rate than the banks when you need to transfer funds. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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