This site uses some unobtrusive cookies to store information on your computer. We also use some non-essential cookies to anonymously track visitors or enhance your experience of the site. By using our site you accept the terms of our Cookie policy. Call us on 0800 680 0626 AFEXDirect United Kingdom Corporate & Treasury SMEs Private Industry Solutions Resource Centre Contact About us Previous Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 Flexible Online Payments Send payments to recipients all over the world 24/7 with our secure and flexible online platform - AFEXDirect. Our simple file upload functionality can also help you process bulk payments in one simple step, giving you more time to focus on your business. Find out more › Integrated Payment Solutions Seamlessly automate your payments by integrating your existing finance and accounting systems with our payment network. Using our API, you and your customers can convert and send funds instantaneously, book trades in advance or distribute payments all over the world. Find out more › FX Hedging Solutions Our experts work with you to identify and minimise exposure to the fluctuating FX market. From Forward Contracts to our more sophisticated suite of FX Option structures, our tailored risk management strategies are designed to protect your profit and take the pain out of global trade. Find out more › Industry Solutions With a diverse client base of over 35,000 clients including importers and exporters, SMEs and multinational corporations, we take considerable pride in creating payment and FX solutions to meet your industry's needs, support your operations and facilitate global expansion opportunities. Find out more › Why AFEX? Customised global payments since 1979 One of the world's largest non-bank providers of foreign exchange solutions Cost effective and tailored hedging strategies to manage currency risk Dedicated Client Managers FCA authorised and Regulated 24/7 access to our market leading online payment platform - AFEXDirect Learn more › Open an Account Open an Account Free risk management consultation Free risk management consultation Request a call back Request a call back Resource Centre Access currency charts, daily rate updates and create your own FX dashboard. More FX tools › Global Market Watch 26th November 2021 GBP In a quiet market sterling dollar continued to slip lower, as did sterling euro for once, but only on technical trading in European hours. French fishermen are today blockading the Eurotunnel and 3 French port Read more Call us on 0800 680 0626 About us History Corporate philosophy Company values Key facts Executive board Careers Security of funds In the news Testimonials Become a partner Sponsorships General disclaimer | Terms and Conditions | Privacy notice | Cookies policy | Fraud protection | Compliance and Legal | Customer complaints Services in the UK are provided by Associated Foreign Exchange Limited (which does business under the trade name of AFEX) or AFEX Markets Plc (collectively referred to as ‘AFEX’). Associated Foreign Exchange Limited (registered in England and Wales, Company Number 4848033, Registered Office Address: 4th Floor, 40 Strand, London WC2N 5RW) is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (Register Reference: 502593) for the provision of payment services and is registered as an MSB with HM Revenue & Customs (Registered No: 12159000). AFEX Markets Plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide advice on, and execute trades in FX Options (firm reference number is 526034). Registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: 40 Strand, London, WC2N 5RW (registered no. 07061516).