FX Tutorials

Using our online videos, case studies1 and a host of other relevant information available, Barclays International is on-hand to guide you through the workings of various FX scenarios and our FX services.

We will take you through scenarios which you may encounter when you have to use FX services. We are available to provide tailored and transparent assistance whilst providing our FX services.

Background to FX

The FX market is the world's biggest financial market - $3.98 trillion dollars is traded globally every day2.

Whether you want to make a payment in another currency, or minimise your currency exposure risk, Barclays International can help you manage your foreign currency assets.

FX services from Barclays International

Here are just some of the advantages of working with us:

  • As part of the Barclays group we have access to vast financial research that we can share with you.
  • Investment Banking is our provider of FX prices, and they are a major company in the global financial markets
  • Access to our team of Treasury Specialists who are on-hand and can assist with transactions over £50,000 or currency equivalent for clients without a Relationship Manager
  • We speak to you in clear, honest terms and present you with the advantages and risks of any of our FX services

Whether you are a client of Barclays International or not, we can help. However, to complete a FX transaction with us you will need to open a Barclays International bank account.

Please bear in mind that exchange rates can be affected by factors such as interest rate expectations, inflation, macro economic events and natural disasters. If you are unsure you should seek independent advice.

Additional resources and more information

Take your pick from the list of tutorials in the "I want to" options below. We also provide information from Barclays International experts and consider the case studies1 examined. If you are new to FX you should try "I want to understand FX basics."

You can also see samples of our research in the FX resources area.

I want to: FX resources Find out more about our FX services
If you are not currently a Barclays International client, but are interested in our FX services you will first need to apply for our banking services, which you can do by calling +44 (0)1624 684498† or accessing our online application by pressing the button below.

If you are an existing client and would like to find out more information please either contact your Relationship Manager, call us on +44 (0)1624 684498† or complete a call back request form.

Please note: access to our Treasury Specialists is via a three-way conference call. Clients who do not have a Relationship Manager and require a call with a Treasury Specialist or want to conduct a FX forward should either:

  • Hold assets of £50,000 with us, or
  • Intend to transact a minimum £50k (or currency equivalent)

1 Case studies are fictitious and are examples of situations you may face in the FX market.

2 $3.98 trillion dollars traded globally every day, source Bank for International Settlements on 1 September 2010.

The products and services described on this page are provided by the following companies, which are part of Barclays: Barclays Bank PLC in London and Barclays Private Clients International Limited in the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey. For further information on these companies and Barclays please read the Important Information.