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Lock in today's rate.
Pay on a future date.

A forward contract lets you fix an exchange rate today for a payment you'll make anywhere from a few days to 12 months ahead. It removes currency risk from your planning — giving you certainty over what a future payment will actually cost in your home currency.

Up to 12 mo
Forward window
0.5–5%
Typical deposit
Any major pair
Covered
Fixed rate
From day one
Why forwards matter

Remove the guesswork from future payments

Forwards are how businesses protect their margins and households protect their budgets. If you know a payment is coming, you can know today what it'll actually cost.

Rate certainty

Fix your rate today for any future date up to 12 months out. Budget with confidence — your future payment cost is already known.

Flexible dates

Fixed forwards give you a set maturity date. Window forwards let you draw down across a period — useful if exact timing is uncertain.

Small initial deposit

Most forwards require 0.5–5% deposit upfront (depending on pair and tenor), with the balance due at maturity — freeing up capital in the meantime.

Protection against adverse moves

If the market moves against you after booking, your forward is unaffected. That's the whole point — you've already locked your rate.

How it works

Booking a forward in four steps

The process is only slightly longer than a spot — the extra step is agreeing the maturity date and deposit amount.

1
Tell us the date
Message us with the currency pair, amount, and the date you'll need to settle — anywhere from 3 days to 12 months ahead.
2
Receive your forward rate
We quote the forward rate (which reflects current spot plus the interest rate differential between the two currencies) and the deposit needed.
3
Confirm and pay the deposit
Reply CONFIRM and transfer the deposit. Your rate is locked — irrespective of where the market moves between now and maturity.
4
Settle on maturity
On (or before, for window forwards) your chosen date, pay the remaining balance and we release the funds to your beneficiary.
When forwards make sense

Real scenarios

Common questions

What most people ask

Is the forward rate the same as the spot rate?
Not exactly. The forward rate reflects the current spot rate adjusted for the interest rate differential between the two currencies — this is called the 'forward points' adjustment. The difference is usually small but grows with longer tenors.
What happens if I need to settle earlier than my forward date?
No problem — we can usually settle early with minimal cost adjustment, or roll the forward to a new date. Let your dealer know as early as possible.
What is the deposit for?
The deposit is a margin against adverse market movement between booking and settlement. The size depends on the pair volatility and tenor. You get it back at settlement — it's not a fee.
What if the market moves in my favour after I've booked?
You're still locked at the forward rate you agreed. Forwards remove both downside risk and the chance of gains — the tradeoff for certainty.
Can I cancel a forward?
You can close out a forward early, but you may owe (or be owed) the difference between your contract rate and the current market rate. We'll always explain the close-out cost clearly before you decide.

Know a payment's coming?

Message us with your date and amount — we'll come back with a forward rate in seconds.