The full story
The birth of TransferGo
It was 2012. The four of us ran an import and export business and sent money abroad constantly. Every transfer meant slow delivery, big fees and non-existent customer service. We were standing in kiosk queues, sending money to the wrong country, and getting no compensation when things went wrong.
We had had enough. So we built something better. We built TransferGo
Difficult beginnings
It wasn’t easy. Six months for regulatory licensing. Four more to find a bank willing to work with us. A year’s savings, gone. Then, just as customers were loving the product, our bank sent us a letter. They were shutting us down with no explanation, just a ninety day countdown to save the company.
We weren’t going to give up. Against the clock, we found a new banking partner. The company survived, and we have been growing ever since.
The road to success
Things look very different today. We partner with over 30 banks globally, which feels remarkable given how hard it once was to find a single one. We were nominated for Fastest Rising Start-up at TechCrunch Europa 2018 and named one of the five hottest scale-ups in the UK by TNW.
But the people we most want to thank are you. The ones working hard, sending money home, keeping families supported. We built TransferGo for you. That’s never changed.
A bright future
We’ve come a long way since 2012, and we’re just getting started. More routes, more currencies, more products. All built to help you send money home quickly and cheaply. The best of TransferGo is still ahead.