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Anyone here live in the UK but get paid in $?

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Just wondering what the best way of avoiding currency exchange fees are. I have a Wise and a Revolut account but not sure if there's a better option.


 
Posted : 26/02/2024 10:22 pm
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I used to, WISE was the best I found!


 
Posted : 26/02/2024 10:23 pm
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Another vote for Wise, best option I’ve found.


 
Posted : 26/02/2024 10:32 pm
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Wise are very good but it might be worth speaking to someone like https://www.currenciesdirect.com/en as they might be able to advise better if it's a regular monthly wage, or if you can shore it up and transfer in bulk on a less frequent basis.


 
Posted : 26/02/2024 10:45 pm
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I use Wise as well, seamless for $$ in from different clients as they can pay with a US wire to a US account that is your Wise account and you convert to ££ when it suits.


 
Posted : 26/02/2024 10:57 pm
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Could you get your salary paid into a HSBC Dollar account?


 
Posted : 26/02/2024 11:33 pm
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I get paid in euros sometimes and have a starling euro account. There are fees but not massive. Its very easy to move money from my euro to sterling account so keep an eye on the rates and try to move it at a good time.


 
Posted : 27/02/2024 6:33 am
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I use a revolut account for this. I get an IBAN for each country I operate in and the clients just pay to there. It’s OK. Rate is very good, but I have found revolut to be occasionally flakey.


 
Posted : 27/02/2024 6:42 am
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I don’t get a salary in USD, but do get funds (stock sale) wired every six months from USD to GBP and use OFX.


 
Posted : 27/02/2024 7:37 am
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[ Could you get your salary paid into a HSBC Dollar account? ]

Yes, you could, but Wise almost definitely cheaper, and way more convenient


 
Posted : 27/02/2024 7:45 am
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I guess Wise it is then. Cheers.


 
Posted : 27/02/2024 9:56 am
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Was gonna come in and suggest WISE but it seems like people have already done it lol. Good choice.


 
Posted : 27/02/2024 9:58 am

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