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Global Money

Convert, spend and send multiple currencies from around the world, with no CCU fees. Other non-CCU fees may apply. Eligibility criteria also applies.

Access the world with one account

Spend, send and manage your currencies in one place using the CCU Online Banking Platform.
Join the many customers who are benefitting from CCU best exchange rates, and access to more than 200 countries and regions worldwide.
Spend money at home or abroad using your Global Money debit card, or simply add it to your digital wallet for spending free from CCU fees. Non-CCU fees may apply.
Your currency balances are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Available exclusively via the latest version of the CCU Online Access.

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Here's what you get with a Global Money Account

Send money internationally without any CCU or intermediary fees.

  • Send money abroad via the CCU Online Access with a Global Money Account with no CCU or intermediary bank fees
  • Send money free from CCU fees in more than 50 currencies to 200 countries and regions with Global Money transfers. You can also hold up to 18 currencies securely to use at any time
  • Live exchange rates during market hours so you know exactly how much you're sending
  • Send up to GBP50,000 per day (or currency equivalent)
  • See the estimated arrival time on screen when you send a payment

CCU best exchange rates

  • OBenefit straight away from our competitive live exchange rates
  • You can view these rates in the CCU Online Banking Access before you convert
  • You can add or convert currency at any time, storing it until you need it. Convert on the go or when the rate is right for you
  • When you're using your card abroad and have the funds in the currency balance you are spending in, there won't be a conversion
  • If there aren't enough funds in the right currency balance, but you have funds in GBP and spend in one of the currencies you can hold with us, the conversion will be done using the CCU Global Money Exchange Rate. Any other currencies will be converted using the VISA exchange rate
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CCU best exchange ratest

Send money internationally without any CCU or intermediary fees.

  • Send money free from CCU fees in more than 50 currencies to 200 countries and regions with Global Money transfers. You can also hold up to 18 currencies securely to use at any time
  • Live exchange rates during market hours so you know exactly how much you're sending
  • Send up to GBP50,000 per day (or currency equivalent)
  • See the estimated arrival time on screen when you send a payment

Things to know before you apply

Who can apply

You can apply for an CCU Global Money Account if you have:

An active CCU current account (excluding Basic Bank Account, Appointee and MyAccount)

A valid email address that's on our records

A valid mobile number on our records