Currency Exchange GBP to MUR - Where can I get the best rate ?

Try Thomas Cook, I can send you their contact in private if needed.

I use them regularly

Thanks, Julian. I am slightly surprised. Have you used them for large transfers, and did you compare their rate with that obtained by asking for a commercial rate at your local bank?

I have struggled to find any FX brokers in the UK that deal with MUR.

@karibi

Check out TorFX. I used them and got a good rate.

Thanks, Julian. I am slightly surprised. Have you used them for large transfers, and did you compare their rate with that obtained by asking for a commercial rate at your local bank?
I have struggled to find any FX brokers in the UK that deal with MUR. - @karibi

Yes, I transfer large transfers every 3 months and I compare them to other providers. I'll send you my contact by PM

@Alan9121

Thanks Alan. TorFX was on my list. Unfortunately, I have struggled with their compliance requirements, as they require a letter from a utility or bank to confirm my physical address. I live in South Africa, and the postal system has almost collapsed which makes things difficult. Even if I managed to get a letter, it would have a postal address rather than a physical address.

@Julien - I did contact them on Monday using the details you provided but so far there has been no response.

Hello.

Contact your local bank and ask for a preferential rate for the conversion. If happy, book the deal and close the transaction

@karibi

I recently needed a similar service. I rang my bank and asked for a preferential rate. They said I needed to go to my local branch in person, which I did. All very straight forward, they spoke to the HQ in PL, got the preferential rate and all was sorted within an hour.

I got a couple of rates today based on selling £18K and buying MUR.

1. AfrAsia gave me a rate of MUR 60.90 to the GBP
2. TorFx, on the same basis, gave me 62.7311, not sure if that includes the cost of the transfer

Nevertheless, that is 3% improvement over AfrAsia.