Buying or selling property
Deposits, notaire payments and bringing overseas sale proceeds back to the UK.
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International payments,
handled personally.
Alpine FX arranges international payments for property buyers and sellers, businesses and law firms, with personal support from the first conversation to the completed transfer.
French property sale proceeds
Bring your French property sale proceeds home with Alpine FX.
Alpine FX handles the currency arrangements from your notaire’s payment through to sterling arriving in your UK bank account.
Your sale proceeds are paid into a euro account in your name, where you can hold the funds until you’re ready to exchange. We agree the rate with you before converting and transferring the sterling to your UK account, with personal support throughout.
Account and payment arrangements are subject to onboarding and transaction checks.
What is the payment for?
Business payments
Overseas suppliers, currency receipts and future payment commitments.
Business paymentsUSA and Canada Payments & CollectionsLaw firm payments
International payments for the firm and its clients, with one point of contact.
Law firm paymentsStart with the payment.
Tell us the currency, approximate amount, purpose and likely timing. That is enough to begin a useful conversation.
Payment and e-money services are provided by Currencycloud.
Security of fundsWhy Alpine FX
A boutique alternative to banks and online only platforms.
You deal directly with someone who understands why the payment matters, what needs to happen and when. Alpine FX combines competitive exchange rates, modern payment technology and responsive support, without passing you around a call centre.
For larger or more complex transfers, you’ll work directly with Alpine FX founder James Croft, from the initial discussion through to completion.
About Alpine FXHow it works
From the first figure to the final beneficiary.
01
Share the requirement
Tell us the currencies, amount, purpose and timing. We will explain what is available and what information is needed.
02
Set up the account
Complete a secure personal or business application. Further information may sometimes be required for compliance checks.
03
Confirm and pay
Review the exchange rate and transaction terms. Once instructed, the payment is tracked through to the beneficiary.
The Alpine difference
Digital where it should be. Personal where it matters.
The platform gives you visibility and control. The relationship gives you continuity, experience and accountability.
Direct dealing
The person who understands your requirement remains involved.
Online visibility
View balances, beneficiaries and payment activity through your account.
Regulated infrastructure
Payment and e-money services are provided by Currencycloud.
Longstanding relationships
Trusted when the payment matters.
From legal matters and supplier payments to homes in the Alps, clients return because the service stays responsive and straightforward.
“James Croft has been of invaluable help to many of our clients and provides them with competitive rates in a very responsive manner.”
Avocat, Tees Law
“When you deal with James you are dealing with somebody who takes the time to understand your needs and circumstances.”
Business Owner, More Mountain
“Everything worked like clockwork and James was always just a call away.”
French Alps chalet buyer