Don’t be Overcharged on Your big Overseas Buys. Read this First…

From a beautiful piece of art to a must-have antique vase or even a dream yacht – the fact that it’s currently overseas no longer stops you securing a purchase right now.

Thanks to the internet, it’s never been easier to locate, view and eventually acquire those all-important big ticket buys. But while finding something incredible is now quite simple – successfully paying for it is another matter. Foreign transactions usually involve converting your money into the seller’s local currency. If you rarely make overseas purchases then you’d be forgiven for assuming your bank is best placed to make this happen. But making foreign payments through your bank can be a slow, frustrating process – complete with eye-watering transfer fees that can leave you feeling ripped-off.