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How to avoid French bank card charges when in the UK? I regularly go back to the UK for visits from France and I pay for things using my French credit card and incur charges. Are there any alternative strategies you would suggest? G.N.
Sending money to French bank account cheaply? I live in France and am going to receive inheritance money from the UK. How can I send the money to my French bank account cheaply? Is a currency transfer specialist the right way to go? Transferring UK pension and savings to France How do I send money to a student in the UK? Our story: Living the Dordogne dream
Currency exchange advice for Brits in France I have been giving international financial advice for a long time, but before the 2008 financial crisis, currency never featured much. It was always there, but not a major factor and, indeed, my last real currency talks were on pegging the Dutch Guilder to the German Deutsche Mark.
Understanding currency exchange rates and transfers I will need to transfer money within the next few months but hope to do it when the rate has improved. Some services monitor changing rates: how does this work and what is the advantage? Also, how are rates offered by currency firms set? J.C.
Considering exchange rates for buying French property I am hoping to purchase a property in France in the next six months. What should I consider regarding exchange rates? F.M.
Regularly moving money to the UK My husband and I live in France but need to move money back to the UK on a regular basis to pay for our son’s university tuition fees and living costs. What are the options? K.S.
EUR/GBP exchange rate fluctuations in 2018? I plan to sell my French property next year and will need to send the money back to the UK. What is likely to happen with the EUR/GBP exchange rate in 2018?
Best way of transferring money from the UK to France I am planning to start dividing my time between the UK and my holiday home in France. What is the best way to go about transferring money to France to cover general living costs? P.T.
Sending money to UK from France for short trip We will be returning to the UK to celebrate Christmas with our family. We will need to pay for accommodation, food, nights out and presents – should we move some money over from France?
Transferring money internationally without high fees I have a UK private pension that is paid into a bank account in Britain and I want to move the money to France every month, how can I make sure that I do not lose too much in transfer fees?
International currency transfer contracts I need to make a large currency transfer to France later this year, but I am not sure whether to use a spot contract or a forward contract. Which option would leave me better off?
Avoiding excessive money transfer costs My wife and I moved to France last year. Two of our children will be attending universities in the UK; how can I avoid paying too much on transfers to help with their living expenses? G.J. Secure current exchange rate for future transfer Brexit-related currency exchange movement Moving holiday money from France to the UK
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