Foreign Exchange Services is a revolutionary online service which is provided by EBSI Direct. You can enjoy International Money Transfer and Currency Switching services in one Global Payments (“GP”) account. We aim to provide you a more comprehensive way on Foreign Exchange Services.
Whether you are planning to enrich your investment portfolio to diversify your portfolio risk, or pay for overseas living and education expenses, EBSI Direct provides you with Foreign Exchange Services to suit all your needs while also being able to capture any upside opportunities from its unique advantages such as high liquidity and profit potential from foreign exchange rising and falling prices.
Please note that Foreign Exchange trading is subject to currency rate fluctuations, which may present both opportunities and risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.
You can transfer your money securely online around the globe through our International Money Transfer service. It provides a superior, cost-efficient and secure alternative to using your bank to make international money transfers. For both personal and business payments, the service can help you to save time and cost on your overseas payment.
EBSI Direct provides you with Currency Switching service to suit all your needs. With the 24-hour foreign currency exchange platform and exclusive FX research & strategy analysis, you can easily switch currencies.
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International and local foreign currency transfer or third party payments
E.g. for children's overseas education and living costs, pay monthly mortgages on overseas properties, etc.
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Link up your existing “Global Payments” account for easy-to-use currency switching service in your stock account, trading US shares is more convenient to use
E.g. Switch USD after brought US stocks, all under your control
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Each transaction should be equivalent to USD2,000 or above
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No minimum transaction amount, start your investment with simplicity and ease
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HK$0 T/T, no handling charges and account opening fees
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No handling charges* and account opening fees
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Cross Currency Pairs: more choices and less cost**
E.g. EUR/JPY
EBSI Direct: Cross Currency Pairs, EUR to JPY
Some other FX service providers: Major Currency Pairs, EUR to USD to JPY
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Competitive FX rates
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24-hour online access
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* The intention of Currency Switching service is not for remittance purpose. Please use our International Money Transfer service if you plan to use the foreign currencies as payments. T/T charges might apply if you withdraw the balance in foreign currencies, the charges depend on the denominated currency.
** Under Cross Currency Pairs, you do not have to swap the currency into U.S. dollars first, there is only one transaction and one spread is crossed.
Rates Comparison
Example: Buy USD $10,000 with HKD
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| Required HKD | $77,717 | $77,819 |
| EBSI Direct helps you save (HKD) | $102^ | |
^ Rate is captured from EBSI Direct website and another retail bank’s website at the same time. For reference only. EBSI Direct does not guarantee the accuracy of the data. Terms and conditions apply.
Benefits - Strong Credentials
EBSI Direct is a sub-brand of Everbright Securities International and Foreign Exchange services and Global Payments account are provided by CES Forex (HK) Limited (“CESFXHK”), a member of Everbright Securities International. CESFXHK is in a strategic alliance with Macquarie FX Investments Pty Limited, a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank (“Macquarie”). With the product expertise and technological input from Macquarie, CESFXHK strives to provide its customers with comprehensive and professional FX services.
The Smart Way for Money Transfer
International Money Transfer is a web-based remittance service. No software or dedicated workstation is required. It supports all major web browsers and can be used via Mac, iPhone or iPad. This means you do not need to spend time waiting at the bank and filling in forms.
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International and local foreign currency transfer or third party payments E.g. for children's overseas education and living costs, pay monthly mortgages on overseas properties, etc. |
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HK$0 T/T, no handling charges and account opening fees |
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Market-leading exchange rates |
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24-hour online access |
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Transfer and switch between 15 major currencies including CNH (offshore RMB) |
Available Currencies
Money Transfer/Exchange
Our Global Payments service allows you to make international money transfers on-line, just as easy as transferring between your local accounts.
Our Global Payments service is a web-based transaction platform. No software or dedicated workstation is required. It supports all major web browsers and is compatible with Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Once you have opened an account with Global Payments, you can arrange a transfer in four easy steps. Furthermore, through Global Payments you can check your transaction status and history on-line in 24-hour real time.
Enter your currency details
Get a live quote
Enter banking details of where to deliver your funds. A pdf confirmation with full trade details is available online.
Log on to your on-line banking and transfer the required amount to one of our currency accounts, including your trade reference number for easy allocation of your funds. Please make sure that when you transfer your money to us there is only one transfer bank involved. If there is more than one bank per transfer there is likely to be a delay in settlement.
With the TRACK function you can check the status of your transfer in real-time 24 hours a day. You will know when CESFXHK has received your funds and when we have settled the payment to your beneficiary.
*The above demo is provided by CES Forex (HK) Limited.
When you make money exchanges and transfers through Global Payments, we offer you greater savings on the total money transfer costs with unique benefits!
Convenient Trading Platform and Less Cost with Cross Currency Transaction
The service is linked to your EBSI trading account. After opening a GP account, you can enjoy a 24-hour currency switching online service once logged-in. All transactions and portfolio are clear at-a-glance so that you can trade overseas shares in a more convenient way.
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Exchange your target currency and link up with your stock account, trade US shares more conveniently E.g. Switch USD after brought US stocks, all under your control |
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No minimum transaction amount, start your investment with simplicity and ease |
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Cross Currency Pairs: more choices and less cost* E.g. EUR/JPY EBSI Direct: Cross Currency Pairs, EUR to JPY Some other FX service providers: Major Currency Pairs, EUR to USD to JPY |
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No handling charges** and account opening fees |
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Competitive foreign exchange rates |
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24-hour online access |
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11 major currencies available |
* Under Cross Currency Pairs, you do not have to swap the currency into U.S. dollars first, there is only one transaction and one spread is crossed.
** The intention of currency switching is not for remittance purpose. Please use our International Money Transfer services if you plan to use the foreign currencies as payments. T/T charges might apply if you withdraw the balance in foreign currencies, the charges depend on the denominated currency.
Available Currencies
Select the currency you wanted to sell/buy by click the “+” sign.
Select the currency you wanted to sell/buy by clicking onto the box. You may only select currencies available in your cash account.
Click the “+” button to select the currency to buy/sell, a pop up will show a total of 11 currencies available to trade, click onto the currency you want to buy.
Click “continue” to proceed the order with the exchange rate shown below, 30 seconds will be given to client to decide whether to proceed with the exchange rate, otherwise the exchange rate will be expired.
Select the currency you wanted to sell/buy by click the “+” sign.
Select the currency you wanted to sell/buy by clicking onto the box. You may only select currencies available in your cash account.
Click the “+” button to select the currency to buy/sell, a pop up will show a total of 11 currencies available to trade, click onto the currency you want to buy.
Click “continue” to proceed the order with the exchange rate shown below, 30 seconds will be given to client to decide whether to proceed with the exchange rate, otherwise the exchange rate will be expired.
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