Not exact matches
While there are no set - up or monthly fees, you will have fees like an extra 1 percent added
on to each transaction from outside of the U.S., 2 - 5 percent charge above daily
bank rate
on currency conversion and a $ 20 charge back fee.
Servicing of existing foreign
currency denominated loans to residents by resident
banks are to be made in Ghana Cedis converted at the average interbank foreign exchange rate prevailing
on the day of
conversion.
Based
on comparing the
conversions I experienced over the last year compared to the
bank of Canada noon rate for US dollars the
currency conversion cost is 1.7 % over the spot price each way.
A typical
bank foreign transaction fee is an additional 2.5 %
on top of the
currency conversion rate.
Some of this trading represents foreign
currency conversions on behalf of customers» needs while some is carried out by the
banks» proprietary trading desk for speculative purpose.
For purchasing ETF's
on foreign exchanges, I believe you incur a
currency conversion which essentially charges a
bank rate
on the monies transfered.
It is my understanding that there would be something like a flat fee of about 20 $
on both ends + I would lose about 4 - 5 % from ridiculous
bank currency conversion rates.
Unless the fund manager actively asks for a good FX
conversion rate
on its forward contract, the
banks are probably making a nice lucrative
currency margin.
When you do charge in a foreign
currency, while Visa or Mastercard do convert at a reasonable exchange rate, your
bank may apply a 3 % or so
conversion fee
on the converted amount, tending to even things out.
Amex
Bank of Canada v. Adams et al. 2014 SCC 56
Banks and
Banking — Constitutional Law — Consumer Law — Creditors and Debtors — Quebec Obligations Summary: This class action was authorized respecting repayment of the
conversion charges imposed by Amex
Bank of Canada
on credit card and charge card purchases made in foreign
currencies primarily
on the basis that the
conversion charges violated Quebec's Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
Bank of Montreal v. Marcotte et al. 2014 SCC 55
Banks and Banking — Constitutional Law — Consumer Law — Creditors and Debtors — Damage Awards — Damages — Practice — Quebec Procedure Summary: This class action and two others were launched, seeking repayment of the conversion charges imposed by several credit card issuing financial institutions (banks) on credit card purchases made in foreign currencies primarily on the basis that the conversion charges violated Quebec's Consumer Protection Act (
Banks and
Banking — Constitutional Law — Consumer Law — Creditors and Debtors — Damage Awards — Damages — Practice — Quebec Procedure Summary: This class action and two others were launched, seeking repayment of the
conversion charges imposed by several credit card issuing financial institutions (
banks) on credit card purchases made in foreign currencies primarily on the basis that the conversion charges violated Quebec's Consumer Protection Act (
banks)
on credit card purchases made in foreign
currencies primarily
on the basis that the
conversion charges violated Quebec's Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
Class Actions in Québec: Credit Card
Conversion Charges
Bank of Montreal v. Marcotte, 2014 SCC 55 (35009) Québec's Consumer Protection Act applies to credit card issuers re
conversion charges
on purchases made in foreign
currencies.
Like with all forms of trading
on the Lykke Exchange, margin trading is implemented directly in the free Lykke Wallet mobile app, with complete access via smartphone, instant deposit from a credit card or
bank transfer, easy
conversion to fiat
currencies and zero - commission trades.