Buying and selling foreign currency: cut your costs by up to 80%
Buying or selling currencies shouldn’t eat into your profits. With b-sharpe, you can see the exact price of each transaction before confirming it, so there are no nasty surprises.
Market rates
23 currencies
Rate alert
Why does currency exchange cost you
more than it seems?
Costs that are hard to understand, unpredictable processing times, a lack of support… These challenges make it difficult to manage your workflows and ultimately eat into your profit margins.
An unclear exchange rate margin
The difference between the market rate and the rate applied is not always clear. As a result, it is difficult to measure the true cost of a conversion.
Costs that add up
In addition to the exchange rate, further charges may apply depending on the payment channels used: international transfer fees, shared fees, correspondent banks, etc.
A forced timing
Variable processing times, conversions triggered by operational priorities… Without conversion rules and rate alerts, you’re at the mercy of the market rather than in control of it.
A lack of support
When the sums involved are substantial, the lack of responsive and competent support can be detrimental to you.
How b-sharpe changes the way
you buy and sell foreign currency
b-sharpe enables you to regain control over your foreign exchange operations, without complicating your processes or changing your usual practices.
Rates displayed before each confirmation
The b-sharpe ratio is clearly displayed before each validation. You know exactly how much each conversion costs you, with no nasty surprises.
Rate alerts, so you can convert at the right time
Set your exchange rate thresholds and receive an alert as soon as they are reached. You decide the best time to buy or sell, rather than being at the mercy of market volatility.
Fast and secure execution
Your transactions are processed within a regulated framework in Switzerland. Conversions are carried out quickly and funds are transferred to your accounts within 24 working hours via our leading banking partners.
4 steps to
buying or selling foreign currency
Create your business account
You can sign up online in just a few minutes. Your account will be activated within 24 hours, with no sign-up fees or commitment required.
Please provide your bank details
In your b-sharpe account, you can enter the amount, currency and bank details for your accounts in the various currencies.
Convert your currencies
Select the currencies and enter the amount: the b-sharpe rate is displayed in real time before confirmation. You can lock in the exchange rate before sending the funds.
Transfer your funds to our accounts
You transfer the funds to b-sharpe. Once we receive them, we transfer the purchased currency to the recipient’s account, usually within one working day. Your transactions are processed via leading Swiss banks.
Create your business account
You can sign up online in just a few minutes. Your account will be activated within 24 hours, with no sign-up fees or commitment required.
Please provide your bank details
In your b-sharpe account, you can enter the amount, currency and bank details for your accounts in the various currencies.
Convert your currencies
Select the currencies and enter the amount: the b-sharpe rate is displayed in real time before confirmation. You can lock in the exchange rate before sending the funds.
Transfer your funds to our accounts
You transfer the funds to b-sharpe. Once we receive them, we transfer the purchased currency to the recipient’s account, usually within one working day. Your transactions are processed via leading Swiss banks.
A b-sharpe
adviser at your side
Adrien supports businesses and SMEs in managing their multi-currency cash flows. He analyses your needs and recommends tailored solutions (spot foreign exchange, forward foreign exchange contracts, currency risk hedging), acting as your dedicated point of contact throughout the process.
Our customers say it
better than we do
“b-sharpe’s flexibility, consistently attractive exchange rates and high-quality customer service never fail to impress.”
Alain B, Director
23 currencies available
for your intra-group transactions
Cover most of your needs in Europe, North America, Asia and beyond.
Swiss security for
your transactions
A regulated intermediary in Switzerland
b-sharpe is a Swiss financial intermediary affiliated with SO-FIT, a Swiss self-regulatory organisation.
You are operating in an environment that complies with Swiss standards.
Enhanced protection for funds
Insurance cover of CHF 5 million provides additional protection for your funds against the risks of fraud, hacking or embezzlement.
Over 20 years’ experience in foreign exchange
Founded in 2006 by Jean-Marc Sabet following a career at UBS, HSBC and Synthesis Bank, b-sharpe has served over 40,000 clients. Trustpilot rating: 4.8/5.
A team of experts, highly regarded by our clients
Our experts will guide you through getting to grips with the platform, as well as helping you navigate the challenges and complexities of currency exchange.
Frequently
asked questions about buying and selling foreign currency
There are two main differences: Cost: banks apply a margin of 1.5% to 2.5% on the interbank rate, whereas at b-sharpe the margin starts at 0.12%. Transparency: with a bank, transfer fees and shared charges are often added afterwards. With b-sharpe, you see the exact price at the time of confirmation.
b-sharpe offers more than 23 currencies covering the main economic regions (Europe, North America, Asia): CHF, EUR, USD, GBP, AED, JPY, CAD, MAD and many others, focusing on the currencies actually used by businesses in their cash flows. Find the full list at b-sharpe.com/currency-converter/.
Fees are limited to transaction charges on the interbank rate, starting from 0.12%. No account opening fees, no subscription fees, no hidden charges. The amount you confirm is the amount you will receive – no nasty surprises.
b-sharpe applies the actual interbank rate (the same one used by banks when dealing with each other), to which a margin of between 0.12% and 0.5% is added, depending on the amount. The rate and the exact amount you will receive are displayed before each confirmation. The higher the amount, the lower the margin.
Yes. With b-sharpe, you can lock in your rate in real time via the platform or by contacting our FX experts. The rate is guaranteed for 48 hours, giving you time to transfer your funds. For conversions with a longer-term maturity, a forward foreign exchange contract allows you to fix your rate in advance and secure the amount you will receive, regardless of market movements. In this case, please contact our teams to agree on a bespoke solution tailored to your specific needs.
The buy or sell order is executed immediately, either over the phone with our teams or via your client portal when you confirm a transaction. Once your funds have been received into your b-sharpe IBAN, the funds in the corresponding currency will be transferred to your account within 24 working hours.
No. There is no minimum amount required for an online currency exchange transaction with b-sharpe. You only pay when you exchange. No fixed fees, no subscription, no commitment.