It’s simple to make a single payment

Need to make a one-off payment overseas? We can help you make it quickly and simply with an online account. In fact, it only takes about 10 minutes to set up. You’ll also enjoy bank-beating exchange rates and no fees. We’ll even reimburse you for any charges by receiving banks.

Send with confidence

With International Payments at John Lewis Finance, you'll have the added reassurance of knowing your money will arrive when and where it needs to be.

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Safer, faster, easier

All our transfers are covered by bank-class online security and anti-fraud protection, and automatic emails and SMS updates to help you track your transfers.

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bank-beating rates

We regularly check all the main high street bank and building society exchange rates, so you can be confident our overall price to move your money will be better. Below is a representative example of transferring £10,000 into Euros.

 

 

EXCHANGE RATE

 

FEES CHARGED

 

AMOUNT RECEIVED
John Lewis 1.1245 £0 €11,245
Natwest 1.1140 £10 €11,140
RBS 1.1140 £10 €11,140
Nationwide 1.1146 £9 €11,146
HSBC Premier 1.1103 £4 €11,103
Barclays 1.1080 £5 €11,080
Citibank 1.1070 £0 €11,070
Santander 1.1062 £15 €11,062
Lloyds Bank 1.1046 £9.50 €11,046

Based on independent online research by Consumer Intelligence during 01 June 2017 – 30 June 2017. Using data obtained from 4,048 data points during the period stated above for sending £10,000 in €, Consumer Intelligence confirms that the claims below have been independently calculated. Results have been ranked by the amount the beneficiary would receive not including any additional fees as detailed above. The fees stated are those charged by the specified company for sending an international payment by standard transfer option. International Payments at John Lewis will reimburse any receiving charges incurred by a recipient bank.

Our partner

John Lewis Finance and Bureau de change from John Lewis Finance is a trading name of John Lewis plc. Registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Registered in England (Registered Company Number 233462). John Lewis plc introduce the panel of carefully chosen providers in Bureau de change products and services, whom each hold the appropriate licenses with the Financial conduct authority and HMRC.

International Payments at John Lewis is provided by HiFX Europe Limited. HiFX is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009, registration 462444, for the provision of payment services. HiFX is also a registered MSB with HM Revenue & Customs. Registration number 12131222.  HiFX is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 3517451. Registered office: Maxis 1, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT.