Corvus Markets

Stop losing profit to bank fees and volatile exchange rates. Corvus Markets provides UK online retailers with market-leading FX rates and strategic currency tools to lower the cost of importing stock and managing international sales.
For a UK online retailer, Corvus Markets acts as a specialist financial partner that helps you keep more of your profits when buying stock from abroad or selling to customers in different currencies.
Think of them as a more professional, cost-effective alternative to the “international transfer” button in your business bank account.
Here are four ways their services specifically benefit a UK e-commerce business:
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Better Exchange Rates for Stock Purchases: When you pay suppliers in China, the USA, or Europe, high-street banks often take a 3–5% cut through hidden markups on the exchange rate. Corvus connects you to “Market Leading Liquidity,” typically providing much tighter rates, which directly lowers your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
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Protection Against Price Hikes (Hedging): Currency markets are volatile. If the Pound drops against the Dollar, your next stock order could suddenly become 10% more expensive, wiping out your margins. Corvus can help you “lock in” an exchange rate for several months in advance (a Forward Contract), giving you price certainty for your future inventory.
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Multi-Currency Management: If you sell on global platforms like Amazon US or eBay Germany, you likely receive payments in USD or EUR. Instead of letting the platform convert that money back to GBP at a poor rate, Corvus can help you manage these different currency “pots” and convert them only when the rate is most favorable for you.
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Faster, Professional Support: Unlike automated bank bots, Corvus provides a more “human” service. For an online retailer, this means having a specialist to call if a large payment to a new supplier is delayed or if you need advice on how a major economic event (like a budget or election) might affect the cost of your next shipment.
In summary: Corvus Markets helps UK retailers stop “bleeding” money on currency conversions and protects their profit margins from the ups and downs of the global economy.



