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Who we are

Personalised strategies

At Universal Partners, our clients’ needs drive every decision. By taking the time to understand your goals and challenges, we provide a tailored approach that delivers immediate results while securing long-term success. Whether you need support to transfer money abroad, open a FX trading account online or explore how to grow your business, we stand as a trusted partner committed to your financial growth.

Trusted expertise & technology

Recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the “Best Places to Work 2024,” we work with people whose deep expertise and innovative thinking drive exceptional client outcomes. Our FX brokers’ team leverages years of experience alongside cutting-edge technology to simplify complex financial processes, ensuring efficiency, security and results you can rely on to keep you moving forward.

Product range overview

  • FX trading accounts
  • Competitive FX rates
  • Cross-border payments
  • Currency risk management
  • Multi-currency accounts
  • Bulk & Mass payments
  • Cash flow management
  • Finance solutions

6

USD FX volume to date

120

Tradable currencies

200

Payment destinations

2000

Clients to date

Principles we stand by

People-centric

We prioritise our people, fostering a culture where everyone can grow and succeed.

Client-centric

Our clients’ needs drive every decision, ensuring tailored solutions and exceptional service.

Technology-centric

We leverage the latest technology to deliver innovative, efficient and reliable experiences.

Meet our leadership team

Universal Partners Oliver Carson

Oliver Carson

CEO & Co-Founder

Board Member

Universal Partners Dhaval Patel

Dhaval Patel

Chairman & Co-Founder

Board Member

Universal Partners Manmeet Singh

Manmeet Singh

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Board Member

Universal Partners Andrew Swaffield

Andrew Swaffield

Non Executive Director

Board Member

Universal Partners Alex Shepherd

Alex Shepherd

Business Development Director

Senior Leadership

Universal Partners Gabriella Banasiewicz

Gabriella Banasiewicz

Business Development Director

Senior Leadership

Universal Partners Peter Grealis

Peter Grealis

Chief Financial Officer

Senior Leadership

Press room

ABTA’s 75th Anniversary Event
ABTA’s 75th anniversary event in Calvià, MallorcaNews

ABTA’s 75th anniversary event in Calvià, Mallorca

7 October 2025
Golf Day at the Royal Automobile Club Golf Club in Surrey
Golf day at the Royal Automobile Club in SurreyNews

Golf day at the Royal Automobile Club in Surrey

25 September 2025
Business Culture Awards
Shortlisted at the Business Culture Awards 2025News

Shortlisted at the Business Culture Awards 2025

15 September 2025
UP Connect at PalmerSport: Driving relationships forward
UP Connect at PalmerSport: Driving relationships forwardNews

UP Connect at PalmerSport: Driving relationships forward

15 August 2025
Sunday Times Feature playground hustles
Sunday Times Feature: From playground hustles to £2bnNews

Sunday Times Feature: From playground hustles to £2bn

8 August 2025
Founders Scale-Up Entrepreneur 2025
Founders shortlisted for Scale-Up Entrepreneur 2025News

Founders shortlisted for Scale-Up Entrepreneur 2025

16 June 2025
exclusive E2E Enterprise event
Exclusive E2E Enterprise event at Four Seasons LondonNews

Exclusive E2E Enterprise event at Four Seasons London

23 May 2025
Oliver Carson Inspiring Leader Award
Oliver Carson Wins Inspiring Leader Award 2025News

Oliver Carson Wins Inspiring Leader Award 2025

16 May 2025
partnership with Briggs Automotive Company
Partnership with Briggs Automotive Company (BAC)News

Partnership with Briggs Automotive Company (BAC)

28 March 2025
Best FX Provider COLWMA 2025
Best FX Provider at COLWMA Awards 2025News

Best FX Provider at COLWMA Awards 2025

26 March 2025
The Independent E2E 100 Female
Featured in The Independent E2E 100 FemaleNews

Featured in The Independent E2E 100 Female

17 March 2025
Partnership with The CFO Centre
Partnership with The CFO Centre UKNews

Partnership with The CFO Centre UK

31 January 2025
Inspiring Workplaces CEO 2024
Named Inspiring Workplaces CEO of the Year 2024News

Named Inspiring Workplaces CEO of the Year 2024

15 November 2024
Dhaval Patel Forty Under 40 Awards 2024
Dhaval Patel wins top honours at Forty under 40 AwardsNews

Dhaval Patel wins top honours at Forty under 40 Awards

4 November 2024
Money Transfer Provider 2024
Money Transfer Provider of the year 2024News

Money Transfer Provider of the year 2024

15 October 2024
strong financial growth 2023
Another year of strong financial growth in 2023News

Another year of strong financial growth in 2023

30 August 2024
2024 Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards
Finalist at 2024 Lloyds British Business Excellence AwardsNews

Finalist at 2024 Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards

17 August 2024
Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024
Shortlisted at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024News

Shortlisted at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024

17 July 2024
Top UK Founder-Led Business 2024
Named as Top UK Founder-Led Business 2024News

Named as Top UK Founder-Led Business 2024

15 July 2024
e2e international 100 launch
E2E International 100 track now live on The IndependentNews

E2E International 100 track now live on The Independent

30 May 2024