Real Businesses.
Real Savings.
See how import/export companies are saving 80%+ on FX costs and eliminating demurrage with Unicorn Currencies.
vs traditional banks
Across all customer segments
Based on quarterly surveys
Within Unicorn system
Featured Success Stories
UK-Based Freight Forwarder Saves £18k Annually
Challenge
Managing 200+ international payments monthly across 15 currencies. Bank FX spreads of 2.5-3.5% were eating into margins. Manual container tracking required 2 FTEs spending 15 hours per week chasing shipments and managing demurrage risk.
Solution
Switched to Unicorn Currencies for 0.5% FX spread and FREE container tracking. Integrated API with their TMS (Transport Management System) for automated payment reconciliation and real-time shipment visibility.
Results
- £18,400 annual FX savings (80%+ reduction in FX costs)
- £8,200 annual savings from FREE container tracking (vs £6,800 paid to previous provider + £1,400 demurrage avoided)
- 15 hours/week saved on manual tracking and reconciliation
- Zero demurrage charges in 6 months due to 48-72h early alerts
UK Textile Trader Saves £312k with Real-Time GBP/INR Tracking
Challenge
£25M annual FX importing fabric from India and China. Bank charging 2.5% spread on GBP/INR. No visibility into FX exposure on 30-60 day supplier invoices. Three demurrage incidents cost £18,000.
Solution
Real-time FX P/L tracking on supplier invoices. 0.40% spread at £25M volume tier. FREE container tracking with demurrage alerts. NetSuite API integration.
Results
- £312,000 annual FX savings (85% cost reduction)
- £24,000 demurrage avoided with 48-72h alerts
- £18,000 FX gains captured using real-time P/L tracker
- 12 hours/week saved on treasury and tracking
UK Food Importer Eliminates Spoilage with 2.3s Settlement
Challenge
Importing perishables from Morocco, Turkey, and Europe. Bank payments took 2-3 days. Two spoilage incidents in one year cost £24,000 when oranges rotted at port waiting for payment clearance.
Solution
2.3-second settlement for instant port payments. Container tracking with 48-72h alerts. 0.5% spread on exotic currencies (GBP/MAD, GBP/TRY) vs 3.5% at bank.
Results
- Zero spoilage incidents in 18 months (vs 2/year previously)
- £48,000 FX savings on exotic currency spreads
- £24,000 spoilage eliminated with instant settlement
- £15,000 FX gains captured on volatile TRY movements
Coffee Importer Locks in £9.2k Savings with Real-Time FX Tracking
Challenge
Importing coffee from Brazil (BRL), Colombia (USD), and Ethiopia (ETB). Supplier invoices issued 30-60 days before payment due. No visibility into FX exposure meant losses piled up when rates moved against them. Three demurrage incidents in one year cost £11,200.
Solution
Uses Unicorn Currencies' unique real-time FX P/L tracking feature. Upload supplier bills as PDFs, AI OCR extracts currency and amount, platform shows live P/L as rates move. When GBP/BRL strengthens, they lock the rate immediately with 15-second rate lock. FREE container tracking prevents demurrage.
Results
- £9,200 annual FX savings (0.5% spread vs 3% at bank)
- £3,400 demurrage avoided with 48-72h early alerts
- Captured £2,100 in FX gains by locking rates at optimal moments using real-time P/L tracker
- "No other platform shows us what waiting costs us. This feature alone is worth 10x the price."
Automotive Parts Manufacturer Saves £34k Annually
Challenge
Exporting to 12 countries across Europe and North America. Quoting customers in EUR, USD, and CAD but operating in GBP. Bank taking 2-3 days to settle international payments, delaying supplier payments and causing working capital issues. 2.5% FX spread plus £35 per payment was unsustainable on £2.1M monthly volume.
Solution
Switched to Unicorn Currencies multi-currency wallets. Hold EUR, USD, CAD, and GBP. Invoice customers directly in their currency with FX-protected rates. Suppliers paid in 2.3 seconds via Unicorn system (vs 2-3 days at bank). Integrated Unicorn API with Xero for automated reconciliation.
Results
- £34,200 annual FX savings (0.5% spread + £5 fee vs 2.5% spread + £35 fee)
- 2.3s settlement within our network (vs 2-3 days at bank)
- £120k working capital freed up by eliminating 2-day settlement delays
- Zero FX rate risk on customer invoices with FX-protected pricing
What Our Customers Say
Coffee Importer, £580k monthly volume
Freight Forwarder, £3.2M monthly volume
Automotive Manufacturer, £2.1M monthly volume
Food & Beverage Importer, £650k monthly
Electronics Distributor, £1.8M monthly
Textile Trader, £940k monthly volume
Machinery Exporter, £1.2M monthly
Chemical Distributor, £2.4M monthly
Agricultural Exporter, £780k monthly
Why Customers Choose Unicorn Currencies
Real-Time FX P/L Tracking
Upload supplier bills, see live P/L as rates move. Lock rates before losses pile up. Nobody else has this feature.
2.3s Wallet-to-Wallet Settlement
Transfer funds between Unicorn wallets in 2.3 seconds on average. Banks take 2-3 days. Move money instantly.
FREE Container Tracking
Track shipments in real-time. Get 48-72h demurrage alerts. Saves £5k-10k annually. Competitors charge £2k+/year.
80%+ Lower FX Costs
0.5% FX spread + £5 fee vs 2.5% spread + £35 fee at banks. Save £2,570 on every £100k transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of businesses use Unicorn Currencies?
We work exclusively with import/export businesses processing $1M+ in annual FX volume. Our typical customers include commodity importers (coffee, cocoa, metals), textile traders sourcing from Asia, manufacturers with international supply chains, and freight forwarders managing multi-currency payments. These businesses benefit most from our institutional-grade FX rates, real-time P/L tracking, and FREE container tracking features.
How much do customers typically save with Unicorn Currencies?
Savings vary based on your FX volume and the currencies you trade. Our largest customer, a UK textile trader with £25M annual volume, saves £312,000 annually compared to their previous bank rates. Most customers with $1M+ annual volume save between £50,000 and £200,000 per year. This comes from our 0.5% FX spreads (vs 2.5-3.5% at banks), £5 transaction fees (vs £35+ at banks), and additional savings from FREE container tracking and demurrage prevention.
How long does the onboarding process take?
Our streamlined onboarding is designed for busy business owners. The initial application takes just 10-15 minutes to complete online. Once submitted, our compliance team reviews your application and typically provides approval within 24-48 hours. After approval, you can fund your account and start making FX transactions immediately. Many customers complete their first transaction within 3 business days of starting the application.
Can I speak to existing customers before signing up?
Absolutely. We understand that choosing a new FX provider is a significant decision, and hearing from businesses like yours can be invaluable. We can arrange reference calls with existing customers in similar industries to yours. Contact our treasury team at treasury@unicorncurrencies.com to request customer references, and we will connect you with relevant businesses who can share their experience.
What kind of support do customers receive?
Every customer receives access to our dedicated treasury desk staffed by specialists who understand trade finance, international payments, and FX risk management. Unlike banks where you speak to a different person every time, you will have direct access to specialists who know your business. Support is available via email and chat during UK business hours. For urgent matters, enterprise customers receive priority phone support. Our team can assist with rate quotes, payment execution, compliance questions, API integration, and strategic FX hedging advice.
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