Is Indigo FX safe to use in the UK?
Yes, Indigo FX is a UK-based, FCA authorised deliverable foreign exchange specialist, supporting businesses and private clients with tailored currency risk management and international payment solutions. By combining competitive exchange rates with dedicated market expertise, they help clients reduce the cost and uncertainty associated with foreign exchange.
However, it is worth noting that, unlike banks, currency brokers do not offer FSCS protection.
Pricing: As with all currency brokers, your rates will be as good as your negotiation skills; however, they will certainly be better than the exchange rates you get from your bank for both sending to and receiving money from abroad.
Indigo FX have provided us with their mark-up percentages, which range from 1% for small international payments below £1,000 to as little as 0.1% for converting over £1m.
You can see live exchange rates in our currency comparison tool, which shows how much a provider will charge you.
Also, if you are unsure of how much you have been charged in the past, you can calculate how a currency broker’s fees here.
Market Access: Indigo FX offers 60 currency pairs, including the major USD and EUR corridors. For customers wanting to lock in currency exchange rates for future purchases, forward contracts can be arranged for up to 24 months in advance.
Apps & Platforms: Clients can choose to execute trades either over the phone with one of our FX dealers or through our online payments platform, IndigoPay. Indigo FX are also developing a mobile app, which is scheduled for release in Q4 this year.
Customer Service: Indigo FX handles around 25,000 international currency payments a year, and unlike banks or money transfer apps, customers get a dedicated dealer who can help with all aspects of large money transfers, from account opening to converting and sending currency abroad.
Research & Analysis: Indigo FX provide daily market commentary to all active clients, alongside a weekly market insights newsletter. This ensures our clients are kept up to date with market movements, economic data releases and other events that may influence exchange rates.