Foreign exchange trading

You can execute spot foreign exchange transactions, forward foreign exchange transactions and foreign exchange swaps, as well as precious metals transactions, independently and at real-time rates - regardless of the bank's opening hours. Please note that additional requirements may apply to certain foreign currency transactions, in particular forward and swap transactions.

Product	Short Description	Settlement	Typical Use
Spot Transaction	Immediate purchase or sale of one currency against another.	Value date typically T+2 (two banking business days after trade execution).	Spontaneous payments abroad, short-term foreign currency needs.
Forward Transaction	Exchange rate fixed today, with delivery of the currencies at a future date.	Freely selectable maturity date (≥ T+3).	Hedging future cash flows, budget planning.
Swap Transaction	Combination of a spot and a forward transaction: simultaneous purchase (or sale) of a currency at the spot rate and re-exchange via forward at the agreed future date.	Two value dates (spot + forward).	Short-term liquidity exchange between currencies.

Step 1

Smartphone displaying the LGT banking app home screen with a personal greeting, portfolio overview showing account number and total balance, and quick-access buttons for securities order, scan & pay, and messages.

Tap Trade in the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2

Smartphone displaying the LGT banking app portfolio overview with total portfolio value , a performance chart, and quick-access buttons for trading securities, foreign exchange and placing a deposit.

Then select "Trade foreign exchange".

Step 3

Smartphone displaying the LGT banking app with a selection menu for foreign exchange trading: options for spot and forward FX transactions as well as FX swaps, each with a short description and a "Close" button.

In the next step, choose whether you want to enter a spot foreign exchange transaction, a forward transaction or a foreign exchange swap.

Step 4

Smartphone displaying the LGT order form for spot and forward FX transactions with tabs for Market, Limit and Stop Loss, and input fields for buy, sell, currency, amount and value date.

For a spot or forward foreign exchange transaction, first select the order type: At Market, Limit or Stop Loss. Then specify the currency pair and the desired amount. The indicative exchange rate will be displayed before the order is verified. If you select Limit or Stop Loss, you will also be asked to enter a desired price.

Step 5

Smartphone displaying the LGT FX swap order form with portfolio selection and input fields for buy/sell on the short and long side, plus indicative spot rate, forward points and forward rate shown at the bottom.

For a currency swap, first select the currency pair. Then specify the amount and the desired term. Once you have entered all the details, tap on "Verify order". You will then be shown a summary of the order with all the details you have entered. Check these details carefully and tap on "Confirm order" to accept the quoted price and send the order to the bank.

Step 1

In the navigation bar at the top of the screen, click on “Foreign exchange and money market” under "Trading".

Desktop view of the LGT banking platform showing a portfolio donut chart, payment section with QR code options, account transactions, and quick access to trading orders for FX, securities and money market investments.

Step 2

Then select Trade foreign exchange.

Desktop view of the LGT trading platform, "Foreign Exchange and Money Market" section with order list, filter options and highlighted buttons "Trade FX" and "Place deposit". The list shows no results.

Step 3

In the next step, choose whether you want to enter a spot foreign exchange transaction, a forward transaction or a foreign exchange swap.

Desktop view of the LGT trading platform, "Foreign Exchange and Money Market" section with an open dropdown menu under "Trade FX" showing the options "Spot and forward FX transaction" and "FX swap".

Step 4

If you select Limit or Stop Loss, you will also be asked to enter a desired price.

For a currency swap, first select the currency pair. Then specify the amount and the desired term.

Once you have entered all the details, tap on Check. You will then be shown a summary of the order with all the details you have entered. Check these details carefully and tap on Confirm order to accept the quoted price and send the order to the bank.

Desktop view of the LGT order form for spot and forward FX transactions with fields for portfolio, buy and sell (currency, amount, account), maturity/value date and execution type.

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