OFX Money Transfer & Currency Exchange

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If you are in the market to transfer money internationally, OFX might be a name you’ve come across. OFX transfers 50 currencies to almost 200 countries. Here at One Market Exchange, we provide a comparison on today’s exchange rates with OFX and list the most frequently transferred currencies.

OFX have a wide range of products and services to cater your forex needs. Ranging from personal to business, whether you need to transfer money for a vacation, or send money overseas to business partners in a foreign land. Below you will see the most common form of exchange options with OFX.

Spot deals

These are a good fit for people who want to send money in the moment. You instruct OFX how much you want to transfer and on which day, to the chosen person or business you want to send to. OFX will then quote a competitive rate based on the price of currency they receive from the banks that same day. On the basis you are happy with the quote and accept it, OFX will give you a 24-hour window to transfer the funds to them. Once the funds are received, the money will then be transferred to your recipient.  Note, you will need to register with OFX prior to locking down a spot deal instantly. Also once the booking has been placed, OFX will need to close out the transaction over the phone to ensure its legally binding.    

Forward contracts

This is a contract that gives you the ability to lock in a rate today and exchange the amount of currency sometime in the future. This is a popular option of forex transfers for people looking to invest overseas, as it gives you the option to secure a rate ahead of time and provide assurance that when you make the transfer, the rate will be guaranteed as of that date when you agreed the rate. Be aware that all forward contracts have maturity dates, which is when a contract expires. If you make a transaction before the ‘pre- delivery’ or after the maturity rate, you will need to re-negotiate with OFX. In some cases, you may be asked to make a pre-payment on a forward contract of 5% to 10% of the funds before the maturity rate.          

FX options

An FX option gives you the chance to lock in a rate, but also provides the flexibility to exercise that original rate should the rate on the day of the transfer be better than the rate you initially agreed. This form of foreign exchange is only available over the phone and you’ll pay a premium for the luxury of using this service, somewhere around 3 – 10% of the total funds you wish to transfer.

Limit orders

A limit Order means placing a future order for when the time is right. You get to nominate your ideal rate and when it reaches that point OFX will lock it in place. This tends to be a sensible option for people who don’t have a specific transfer deadline in mind and for those who don’t want to be constantly checking the exchange rates. The minimum amount for a limit order is $30,000, and is only available when exchanging major currencies.