Frequently Asked Questions

• 1 Tell me about Knightsbridge Foreign Exchange's Best Rate Guarantee.
  We are guaranteed to offer you a better exchange rate than your financial institution. If you find a better rate from a competitor, once we verify the exchange rate quote we guarantee that we will beat their rate.
• 2 What is the minimum amount I can exchange?
  Our typical transaction size is between $2,000 per transaction and up to $40 million annually. We like to keep our minimum to $2,000 but we have some flexibility.
• 3 Tell me more about the security of funds.

  Client funds are held in segregated client account at a major Canadian financial institution, separate from operating accounts, and are completely secure. A trade confirmation contract on our letterhead is sent to you upon execution of your currency transaction confirming all agreed upon details for your records. All transactions have a confirmation number and can be traced electronically with Canadian banks. Funds can be transferred quickly, generally same-day or next business day back to your specified destination. Funds are transferred securely by wire transfer or direct deposit.

  All companies that transmit money in Canada must be registered and regulated by FINTRAC. We are registered and regulated by FINTRAC ( a Government of Canada agency) and our registration number is M09819788.

  Over several billions of dollars have been converted for thousands of our Canadian clients and we have a number of testimonials in third party reputable business media including the Toronto Star and Globe and Mail.

  Our client account and relationship with our Canadian financial institution is in good standing and they are willing to verify this with a bank letter or phone reference (please contact us if required).

  We are conveniently integrated with all Canadian banks and you can test our service with a small amount to see how it works.
• 4 Why don’t you show your rates online?
  The rates change based on the amount you exchange. If you call or email us with the amount you want to exchange, we can give you the rate inclusive of our fees based on the dollar amount you are exchanging.
• 5 Can I pay with physical cash, cheque, or bank draft?
  We are not able to accept payments by cash, cheque, or bank draft.
• 6 How can you get an exchange rate better than what banks offer?
  Our large transactional volume allows us to obtain purchasing power – we buy in bulk and pass on the great exchange rates to you along with free wire transfers. Moreover, unlike us, banks have very complex infrastructures and charge hidden fees to be able to cover their costs.
• 7 Why banks allow you to use them when you are a competitor?
  Banks are required to work with us for anti-competitive reasons
• 8 How do I register as a Corporation?
  Fill in the Corporate Form here.