Boutique foreign exchange and international payments
International payments,
handled personally.
A direct, experienced service for law firms, businesses and people buying or selling property overseas, backed by Currencycloud's regulated payment infrastructure.
Why 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.
About Alpine FXWho we help
Three clear routes. One experienced service.
Each client has different priorities. The common thread is clear communication, competitive exchange rates and a payment process that keeps moving.
Law firms
Support for cross border property, estates, client payments and overseas receipts, with the references and updates legal teams need.
Law firm paymentsBusinesses
Supplier payments, overseas receipts and future currency commitments, with clear information and direct support.
Business paymentsProperty and personal
Property purchases and sales, notaire payments, regular transfers and returning overseas funds to the UK.
Personal transfersHow it works
From the first figure to the final beneficiary.
Share the requirement
Tell us the currencies, amount, purpose and timing. We will explain what is available and what information is needed.
Set up the account
Complete a secure personal or business application. Further information may sometimes be required for compliance checks.
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
“I have totally relied on James to work one to one with my clients and follow the same work ethic as I do.”
Director, Wendy's Houses in France
Start with the payment
Have an international payment coming up?
A brief outline is enough. Tell us the currency, approximate amount and timing, and we will come back with the questions that matter.