Foreign Currency: How to Ensure Its Availability and Security

The current context: tourism, remittances and foreign currency

The circulation of foreign currency has grown significantly due to rising tourism, international remittances and globalized trade. Hotels, currency exchanges, banks, airports and tourist centers require efficient logistics to have currencies available such as dollars, euros or reais.

Ensuring the continuous, secure availability of these currencies is a challenge that requires expertise, precision and a reliable logistics network. In this scenario, Loomis Spain positions itself as a key partner for guaranteeing access, traceability and security in foreign currency handling.

Specialized Foreign Exchange (FX) service

Loomis has a specialized currency management service (Foreign Exchange – FX) that operates with more than 200 international currencies every day. Thanks to its technological infrastructure and global network, the company offers transparent exchange rates, digital reconciliation with banks and full traceability of every cash movement.

This service allows banks, airports, tour operators and currency exchanges to optimize their foreign currency supply and returns, reducing operating costs and ensuring security throughout the entire cycle.

In addition, Loomis' FX system is designed to integrate with clients' financial platforms, enabling automatic reporting, inventory control and real-time regulatory compliance.

How international valuables transport works

International valuables transport is a highly specialized service that requires strict compliance with customs, tax and security regulations. It is carried out via air, sea or land routes, depending on the origin, destination and urgency of the shipment.
Each shipment is insured and accompanied by trained teams that monitor the process continuously. From pickup to delivery, every step is traceable, verified and recorded, guaranteeing the integrity of the shipment and the client's peace of mind.

Loomis services for banks, currency exchanges and individuals

Loomis offers tailored solutions for every player in the financial ecosystem:

·       Banks: currency sourcing and processing, secure collection and certified custody.

·       Currency exchanges: scheduled cash delivery, collection of surplus and automated digital reconciliation.

·       Companies and individuals: customized routes for delivery or collection of large volumes of foreign currency.

In some markets, Loomis also operates ATMs that dispense foreign currency, expanding direct access to foreign currency for tourists and travelers.

Security, regulatory compliance and efficiency

The management of foreign currency is regulated by strict international security and transparency standards. Loomis complies with AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer) standards and security protocols in transport and storage.

Our armored vehicles, high-security cameras and personnel are audited and certified, ensuring legal compliance for clients at every stage. Internal processes are designed to maximize logistical efficiency, reduce delivery times and eliminate operational errors or losses, combining technology, traceability and human oversight.

Peace of mind beyond borders

Handling foreign currency involves logistical, regulatory and security challenges that should not be underestimated. With Loomis, companies and financial institutions can ensure the sourcing, transport and custody of currency with total confidence.

More than a provider, Loomis acts as a strategic ally that connects borders, protects valuables and provides peace of mind in every international operation.

Trust Loomis Spain for comprehensive foreign currency management: sourcing, transport and custody of currency with total security and control.