The importance of trust

May 29, 2022by admin

Trust is the fundamental glue that holds any business relationship together. At Optimal Currency, our business is built on trust, and we want our clients to feel secure in working with us on their international transactions. Our clients need to know they will get the services they are paying for in a professional, timely and efficient manner, and we need to know we are doing all we can to assure customer satisfaction.

Without trust, Optimal Currency wouldn’t exist, as we rely on our good reputation, word of mouth and repeat business.

Building relationships with our clients over time can cement this trust, enabling us to truly get to know our clients and their needs.

But how do you know you can trust us with your money if you’ve only just met us?

We understand our customers and understand the concerns they have when they first engage in business with us, which is why we endeavour to answer these concerns and assure you that customer service and customer satisfaction are our primary goals.

Is my money safe with Optimal Currency?

Your peace of mind is our priority and as such the safety of your international transfers is central to our business. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and strictly adhere to their regulations, including operating safeguarded client accounts. Your payment will normally be made on the same day that your funds are received and if we do have to hold your funds on account, they will be safeguarded in accordance with FCA guidelines and always held separately from our business’ own funds. And throughout the process we will be in contact with you, so you are always up to date as to the status of your funds.

The relationship with our clients is a fundamental part of our customer service so we don’t outsource to offshore businesses, and there are no impersonal call-centres or automated call answering.

Instead, we prefer to do everything in-house, so you know who you are speaking to when you talk to us. You will get a one-to-one personal service so you can speak with the same person throughout your time with us which we feel makes the process smoother and more stress-free.

And our clients tend to agree,[1]

“It was fabulous to know someone was at the end of the phone even though I was in a different country and extremely busy.”

“Prompt email and phone responses, verbal account verifications for transactions, fantastic follow through.”

Are Optimal Currency regulated?

Optimal Currency Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Authorised Payment Institution with Firm Reference Number (FRN)830790. We are supervised by the FCA for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR). To seek independent veri please search Optimal Currency or our FRN 830790 on the FCA Register.

Speak to us

If you have never worked with us before and have any questions or concerns about the process, the rates or the costs we would be happy to answer them and assure you that you can trust us to be efficient, honest and professional when dealing with your money transfers.

[1] https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/optimalcurrency.co.uk

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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.