Moving Abroad? How to Save Thousands on International Money Transfers (USD to EUR)

Moving abroad? You could be losing thousands of dollars before you even arrive. 💸🌍 If you're planning to move to Europe, buy property overseas, or transfer your retirement savings from the U.S. to another country, there's one financial detail you absolutely need to understand: The exchange rate you see on Google isn't necessarily the exchange rate your bank will give you. And when you're transferring $50,000, $100,000, or more, even a small difference in exchange rates can cost you thousands. In this episode of Untold Secrets of Living Overseas, Shawna sits down with Christian Assal from Currencies Direct, an international money transfer and foreign exchange company, to break down how Americans can transfer money abroad more efficiently, avoid unnecessary currency exchange costs, and plan ahead for major international payments. Shawna also shares her personal experience using international transfer platforms and why she started looking for a more personalized service when making larger transfers and purchasing property overseas. Whether you're moving to Spain, Portugal, Italy, or another country, this conversation could help you make more informed decisions about moving your money. In this episode, you'll learn: 💰 The hidden costs of international money transfers. 🏦 Banks vs. international money transfer services. 🔒 How to lock in an exchange rate. 💵 Transferring USD to EUR. 👴 Moving retirement savings overseas. 📊 Exchange rate alerts and currency planning. 📱 Currencies Direct vs. Wise and Revolut. ⏱️ How long international transfers take. 🤝 Working with a dedicated account manager. In this episode, Christian explains how foreign exchange services such as Currencies Direct can help customers compare exchange rates, plan future transfers, and manage currency fluctuations. Because when you're moving your life overseas, every dollar matters. ✈️ Ready to Make Your Move Abroad? If you’re serious about moving to Europe or Latin America in under a year, join Shawna’s FREE Abroad in a Year Masterclass. You’ll learn how to navigate visas, finances, and relocation step-by-step—without wasting months researching or making costly mistakes. 🎟 Save your free spot (limited seats): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moveoverseasnow.com/abroad-in... 🙋‍♀️ Still Have Questions About Moving Abroad? f you’re thinking about moving to Europe or Latin America but keep getting stuck on visas, money, healthcare, housing, or where you should even go, join Shawna’s LIVE & FREE Move Abroad Q&A. Bring your questions and get real answers so you can start figuring out what your next step could actually look like. 🎟 Join the FREE Q&A:⁠⁠ https://moveoverseasnow.com/free-qa/⁠... 🧭 Ready to Get Serious About Your Move Abroad? If moving abroad is no longer a “someday” idea and you’re ready to figure out how to make it happen for your specific situation, book a personalized Relocation Roadmap strategy session with a relocation advisor on Shawna’s team. You’ll talk through your goals, timeline, finances, and potential relocation pathways. 📅 Book your session:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://moveoverseasnow.com/move-over...