What is FX Spot?

The exchange of currencies in two (business) days' time, at today's agreed rate. FX Spot is also used for same day and value tomorrow payments.

Benefits

  • An FX spot deal is the simplest method of buying or selling foreign currency.

  • Can be accessed and managed online.

Considerations

  • Relying on the spot market for your future foreign currency requirements can expose you to unfavourable changes in foreign currency values.

  • Once you've locked in a spot deal, you must deliver on your agreement on the maturity date.

What else do I need to know?

FX Spot could suit you if:

• you're a business with foreign currency payments or receipts, or

• your business can sustain exposure to foreign exchange rate movements without a material impact on your profit or cash flow.

More information

Foreign Exchange Transactions Product Disclosure (PDF, 395KB), opens in new window

Managing foreign exchange

Movements in foreign exchange rates can impact businesses differently, so it's important to have a strategy tailored to your specific needs.

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Help videos for Foreign Exchange

Here you'll find demonstration videos and tutorials for using Foreign Exchange online.

NAB Foreign Exchange

We’ll help you manage your exposure to changes in the foreign currency market so you can get on with running your business.

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