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Forex Glossary - Currency Exchange Terms

At Escape Currency our professional foreign currency traders will explain all the systems and processes to you, but to help you make sense of all aspects of foreign currency exchange we have put together a Forex Glossary to guide you through our currency exchange terms.

Trader / Broker – A currency expert who liaises between an individual or company and the market

Offer – This is the currency quote provided by your broker, with the exchange rate we can offer you

Settlement – This is when one currency is actually transferred into another

BACS – A system for transferring money with UK banks, free but not instantaneous

CHAPS – An instantaneous way of transferring funds with UK banks, which is chargeable

Forward Contract – With a ‘forward contract’ you can choose to secure a favourable exchange rate now, and complete on the contract up to 18 months later.

Spot Contract – This is the fastest way of getting currency, if you need it in a hurry. You are subject to exchange rates at the time, but the funds can be in place in a matter of days.

Limit Orders – With a ‘limit order’ you can set a target rate, which you want to buy or sell your currency at. Your dealer will monitor the market for you and execute the order when the target rate is reached.

ROPS – This is our abbreviation for Regular Overseas Payments an ideal solution for people needing to move foreign currency on a regular basis, such as for mortgage payments. Click here to find out more.