This is done through OFX (Formerly OzForex). It is significantly cheaper than paying via credit card, bank transfer or PayPal, typically by a couple of percentage points.
1. Login to OFX https://au.ofx.com
Username: beercartel
Password is located in passwords word document
2. Get a quote for the currency you are wanting to pay into e.g. if paying $5,000 USD then you will want to buy $5,000 USD, click Go.
3. You will then be provided with a quote - if you are happy with it click Continue.
4. If you have already created a recipient then you can select this recipient, include a reference and reason e.g. marketing services and click finalise. If you have to create a recipient then you will need the following information:
Country recipient account is held in:
Currency sending to recipient (receiving bank account):
Are you paying yourself or third party?: {Typically third party}
Reason for payment: {e.g. purchase of stock, provision of services}
Recipient Name/Details – the details of the company/person funds are being sent to
Recipient Type: {Most likely a Private Company}
Recipient Full Name: {Full business name}
Create a Nickname for this recipient: {Use the company name for this}
FedWire/Routing Number/ABA OR SWIFT/BIC code
Recipient Address: {Full address}
Recipient Suburb/Town:
Country:
State:
Recipient Postcode:
Bank Name/Bank Details
Account Number:
Bank Branch Name:
Bank Address:
Bank City/Suburb:
Bank State/Province:
Bank Post Code:
Payment Reference:
Payment Confirmation {Enter you personal email address or [email protected]}
If you run into difficulty call the OFX business line: 1300 300 254