Learn how you are charged for large currency transfers
Why no fees and zero % commission is a myth
There is no such thing as zero 0% commission. Foreign exchange fees are built into the exchange rate, which is why you’ll never find a broker offering exact mid market rates.
Your bank may charge an admin fee for each conversion, add commission on top of a widened exchange rate and there may be some charges for receiving funds into a foreign bank account.
When banks advertise FX as 0% they make it notoriously difficult to see your actual transaction costs. The transaction costs would be the difference between the mid-market and your price.
If you have an example of a previous foreign exchange transa...
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