Your Funds Are
Safe & Secure
Always on the money!
Delivering customised FX solutions, strategies, and ideas to each and every one of our clients. With the most flexible, personalised service and the most transparent rates in the market, we are committed to revolutionising the way businesses and people manage their currencies.
Our services cater to all, including big corporations, small enterprises, and private clients.
To find out more about our services and how we can help you, contact us right away.
Experience Borderless
iBanFirst provides a next-generation cross-border payment experience that combines a powerful platform and the support of the best FX experts.
With iBanFirst, executives and finance teams have direct access to currency markets. They can hold, collect and send funds in over 30 currencies, as well as being able to develop custom hedging strategies.
With more than 350 employees across 10 countries in Europe, the company processes more than 1.4 billion euros worth of transactions monthly.
As a regulated payment institution, iBanFirst is authorised to operate throughout the European Union. The National Bank of Belgium (NBB) regulates and supervises iBanFirst SA.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates and supervises the UK entity iBanFirst Limited.
Currency transactions, minus the effort
Collect, convert and send funds efficiently across 140+ countries while protecting your business from currency market volatility.
Fair and transparent pricing, always
Access highly competitive exchange rates in real time. No surprise fees, ever.
You're in safe hands
Fully licensed and regulated as a payment institution under PSD2, iBanFirst is a member of SWIFT and SEPA certified.
Ironclad security
We implement enterprise-grade data encryption and security controls to protect your funds and data.
Born compliant
Fully licensed and regulated as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) in Europe and in the UK, iBanFirst is a member of SWIFT and SEPA certified.
Safeguarded funds
Client’s funds are held in separate and dedicated accounts, at leading Tier 1 banks.
Safeguarded Bank Accounts
Your money is kept in ring-fenced segregated client accounts known as ‘safeguarding’ accounts, using global Tier 1 banking partners. It means the funds are kept separately for security and to comply with regulations. In the unlikely event of our platform partner ceases to exist, your money remains protected.
On top of all this, GC Partners hold significant insurance to cover Professional Indemnity, Directors and Officers, and cybersecurity.
We also offer own name account to all our clients for extra ring-fencing security as standard.
Security & Regulation
Security and compliance are of paramount importance to GC Partners. We adhere to strict, stringent regulations and have robust internal controls in place to safeguard your funds and minimise any risks to the business or your money.
All transactions are initiated using a secure payment system which ensures each payment is approved internally by multiple users and processed by our Tier 1 banking partners.
We do not speculate on the currency markets or invest your money overnight. When you enter a transaction with us, we enter a matching, binding trade with our bank.
To comply with regulations, client money is held in segregated client ‘safeguarding’ accounts using our global Tier 1 banking partners. Therefore, all client funds are held separately from any company money or assets.
Safeguarded Bank Accounts
Your money is kept in ring-fenced segregated client accounts known as ‘safeguarding’ accounts, using global Tier 1 banking partners. It means the funds are kept separately for security and to comply with regulations. In the unlikely event of our platform partner ceases to exist, your money remains protected.
On top of all this, GC Partners hold significant insurance to cover Professional Indemnity, Directors and Officers, and cybersecurity.
We also offer own name account to all our clients for extra ring-fencing security as standard.
Audits
Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd T/A GC Partners is independently audited each year by a 3rd party compliance specialist & Global Custodial Services Ltd /A GC Partners is independently audited each year by a 3rd party Client Money (CASS) specialist to ensure that all processes, procedures and controls are in line with the FCA guidelines. The UK CASS rules are amongst the most stringent in the world with regards to how client money is reconciled and reported both internally and externally.
Our Partners Are Highly Trusted
Our trading partner, GC Partners processes over $7.5 billion in foreign exchange and makeover 300,000 payments on behalf of clients, like you, to over 125 markets.
The safety and security of your funds are as important to us as it is to you.
Complying with best practices and regulations. Authorised and regulated by the FCA.
GLOBAL CURRENCY EXCHANGE NETWORK LIMITED
Company number 04675786
Regulation
Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd trading as C Partners is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 for the provision of payment services (Firm Reference Number 504346).
Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd trading as GC Partners is an Authorised Payment Institution (API) that puts the security and protection of your money at the core of our business. As a money services business, we're also regulated by HIM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) under the Anti Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Registration number 12137189.
Global Custodial Services Ltd trading as C Partners is regulated by the Financial Conduct
Authority and holds Part IV Permissions under the FSMA 2000 (FRN 595875).
Our Partners Are Highly Trusted
Our trading partner, GC Partners processes over $7.5 billion in foreign exchange and makeover 300,000 payments on behalf of clients, like you, to over 125 markets.
The safety and security of your funds are as important to us as it is to you.
Complying with best practices and regulations. Authorised and regulated by the FCA.
GLOBAL CURRENCY EXCHANGE NETWORK LIMITED
Company number 04675786
Insurance
GC Partners has Professional Indemnity (PI), Directors and Officers, and Cyber insurance