Why Optimal Currency?
With us, it’s personal
Optimal Currency is here to shake up the deliverable FX market.
So many FX brokers outsource to offshore call centres and focus everything online. For them, it’s all about cutting costs. At Optimal Currency, our focus is you – our customer. Personal service is at the core of everything we do. We love talking with our customers and always make ourselves available when you need us. We take the time to listen to you and understand your ‘journey’. If we can help out, we will!
Meet Our Senior Leadership Team
David Worthington MCSI
The rest of the time, a Husband & Dad of four, he is often found ferrying little people between endless sports clubs with the hopeful thought of a quiet glass of wine!
Charlotte Worthington
Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, and is trying very hard to return to her much loved netball and pilates.
Robert Ingleby
In his spare time Robert can be found spending time with his family and trying to find time to go for a run or a bike ride.
Steven Ford
He has worked in the FX markets for 13 years. His roles have spanned sales, trading and management working within some of the industry’s largest organisations, and is on hand to help with any new enquiries.
Steven is married with one son, and when not with the family can be found roaming Oxford looking for a good ale and a decent shawarma.
Emma Clifford
In her spare time Emma enjoys going to the theatre and watching her favourite bands perform live.
Specialists at
the ready
Our team is professional and vastly experienced in everything we do. Our careers have covered every aspect of FX & Payments Services. Being UK-based, we always have an expert ready to help, as you’ll soon learn when you have a question for us. The specialist with the answer is immediately available, not 5-10 times zones away! Our competitive rates of exchange along with a one-to-one personal service, mean that you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of traditional service values and tech know-how.
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© Optimal Currency Limited. All rights reserved.
Optimal Currency Limited is registered in England and Wales under company number 11627191, registered office 13 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, England, OX9 3ER. Optimal Currency Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Authorised Payment Institution with Firm Reference Number (FRN) 830790. Optimal Currency’s registered offices are located at 13 Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 3ER. We are supervised by the FCA for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR).
At Optimal Currency, we always seek to register our clients directly under our own license wherever possible. However, in certain circumstances—such as specific currency requirements, jurisdictional regulations, or technology solutions make it more efficient—we may place clients with one of our carefully selected partner institutions. Each partner has been rigorously vetted to ensure they meet our high standards of service, security, and technology integration. This approach allows us to deliver a seamless, compliant, and first-class currency experience no matter where you are based.
If you would like to confirm which partner you are registered with, please contact your dedicated currency broker.
Clients that we service via Ebury
Optimal Currency’s Payment and Foreign Currency Exchange Services are provided by Ebury Partners UK Limited. Ebury Partners UK Limited (EPUK) is an Authorised Electronic Money Institution (Financial Services Register No. 900797) and is licensed to provide payment services including FX spots and FX Forwards for the commercial purpose of the facilitation of payments for identifiable goods or services and direct investments. Ebury Partners UK Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office, with registration number: ZA345828.
Clients that we service via Equals
Equals Money Plc is registered in England & Wales No. 05539698. Equals Money Plc is part of Equals Group Limited (Registered in England & Wales No. 08922461). Registered Office: 3rd Floor, Vintners’ Place, 68 Upper Thames St, London, EC4V 3BJ. Equals Money Plc is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide payment services (FCA No. 488396).
Clients that we service via GC Partners
Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd trading as GC Partners is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 for the provision of payment services (Firm Reference Number 504346). Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd trading as GC Partners is an Authorised Payment Institution (API) that puts the security and protection of your money at the core of our business. GC Partners are regulated by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) under the Anti Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Registration number 12137189.
Clients that we service via Sciopay
Foreign Exchange and Payment Services for customers introduced by Optimal Currency Limited to Sciopay Ltd are provided solely by Sciopay Ltd. Sciopay Ltd is a company incorporated in England & Wales with Registration No: 12352935. Sciopay Ltd is licensed and regulated by HMRC as a Money Service Business (MSB) with Licence No: XCML00000151326. Sciopay Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Authorised Payment Institution with Firm Reference Number: 927951.
© Optimal Currency Limited. All rights reserved.
Optimal Currency Limited is registered in England and Wales under company number 11627191, registered office 13 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, England, OX9 3ER. Optimal Currency Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Authorised Payment Institution with Firm Reference Number (FRN) 830790. Optimal Currency’s registered offices are located at 13 Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 3ER. We are supervised by the FCA for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR).
At Optimal Currency, we always seek to register our clients directly under our own license wherever possible. However, in certain circumstances—such as specific currency requirements, jurisdictional regulations, or technology solutions make it more efficient—we may place clients with one of our carefully selected partner institutions. Each partner has been rigorously vetted to ensure they meet our high standards of service, security, and technology integration. This approach allows us to deliver a seamless, compliant, and first-class currency experience no matter where you are based.
If you would like to confirm which partner you are registered with, please contact your dedicated currency broker.
Clients that we service via Ebury
Optimal Currency’s Payment and Foreign Currency Exchange Services are provided by Ebury Partners UK Limited. Ebury Partners UK Limited (EPUK) is an Authorised Electronic Money Institution (Financial Services Register No. 900797) and is licensed to provide payment services including FX spots and FX Forwards for the commercial purpose of the facilitation of payments for identifiable goods or services and direct investments. Ebury Partners UK Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office, with registration number: ZA345828.
Clients that we service via Equals
Equals Money Plc is registered in England & Wales No. 05539698. Equals Money Plc is part of Equals Group Limited (Registered in England & Wales No. 08922461). Registered Office: 3rd Floor, Vintners’ Place, 68 Upper Thames St, London, EC4V 3BJ. Equals Money Plc is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide payment services (FCA No. 488396).
Clients that we service via GC Partners
Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd trading as GC Partners is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 for the provision of payment services (Firm Reference Number 504346). Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd trading as GC Partners is an Authorised Payment Institution (API) that puts the security and protection of your money at the core of our business. GC Partners are regulated by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) under the Anti Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Registration number 12137189.
Clients that we service via Sciopay
Foreign Exchange and Payment Services for customers introduced by Optimal Currency Limited to Sciopay Ltd are provided solely by Sciopay Ltd. Sciopay Ltd is a company incorporated in England & Wales with Registration No: 12352935. Sciopay Ltd is licensed and regulated by HMRC as a Money Service Business (MSB) with Licence No: XCML00000151326. Sciopay Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Authorised Payment Institution with Firm Reference Number: 927951.