Communication and Technology are the two main factors with the advancement of which the whole world became interdependent. International trading became the biggest and the fastest growing market and this gave rise to foreign currency exchange, which is now the largest finance market of the world. Any international transaction or even sending money abroad requires one to perform currency exchange and hence foreign currency rates make a big difference.

You might be thinking that you just need to send money abroad now how does foreign currency rates plays a vital role in this scenario. Well that is because the foreign currency rates keeps fluctuating every second and this frequent change can let you lose money. See below example how it makes difference:

Suppose you are sending 10,000 USD to your family in the UK. The foreign currency rates are 1 USD = 0.61 GBP, it means your family will be receiving approximately 6,165 GBP. Now if you postpone to transfer money by an hour perhaps, and the currency exchange rate now is 1 USD = 0.57 GBP, this means your family will receive 5700 GBP, which is almost 500 GBP less in a matter of one hour while the amount you sent is still the same. This situation can be vice versa if the currency exchange rate increases. Hence even a small fraction of change in the foreign currency rates can lead you to make profit or loss when you exchange the currencies.

There are many sources which facilitates International money transfer, though foreign currency rates is the must to be considered factor when selecting a right service provider. As many providers may serve quick and fast service the currency exchange rates provided are very poor, hence be conscious if you want to save your hard earned money. Below are some advises to choose money transfer service providers, yet it is highly recommended to only choose one who can get you the best possible foreign currency exchange rates when you transfer money abroad :

1) There are many agencies who provide money transfer service for e.g. western union, money gram, etc. though they will not be the best providers when it comes to foreign currency rates.

2) Newly introduced and widely used ATM cash card service allows the sender to deposit the amount on the card number which can be withdrawn by the card owner from any ATM in its own country. There are some charges which will not make you so happy.

3) Bank wire transfer is the most secure way to perform international money transfer. On larger transactions you may avail good currency exchange rates. Though there is limitation of services not available at non working hours and weekends.

4) Foreign exchange or Forex companies are the best medium to perform international money transfer. Fx professionals have tie ups with large banks and are successful in getting you the benefit of lowest currency exchange rate. Top of this they charge very low or no brokerage for their services and hence are the best option when you consider savings while transferring money abroad.