About us

AT LUMON, WE SHINE A NEW LIGHT ON OVERSEAS PAYMENTS

In 2021, we made over 112,500 payments totalling over £3.3 billion, with a growing headcount team of 150 Lumoneers and offices in the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal.

Whether our customers are looking to buy property, get married or retire; grow their business, or expand to new territories, they’re motivated by what they want to achieve, not just the rates, products and processes involved.

Our cutting-edge technology platforms are vitally important. So is our experts’ deep understanding of currency markets.

It’s these things combined with how we understand our customers’ ambitions that help us turn overseas payments into achievements, and dreams into realities.

Overseas payments, illuminated

It’s time to shine a new light on overseas payments. Because currencies, products, and numbers are only part of the picture.

THE HISTORY OF LUMON

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2021

Foreign Currency Direct launches

Infinity International launches

Foreign Currency Direct becomes FCA authorised payments institution

Infinity International becomes FCA authorised payments institution

Infinity International becomes FCA authorised investment firm

Pollen Street Capital acquires Foreign Currency Direct and Pure FX

Foreign Currency Direct becomes FCA authorised e-money insitution

Pollen Street Capital acquires Infinity International & Foreign Currency Direct opens offices in Spain and Portugal

Foreign Currency Direct Europe launches in Dublin, Ireland

Pollen Street Capital acquires Earthport FX

Foreign Currency Direct, Infinity International & associated brands become Lumon, trading over £3bn in 2021

Pollen Street Capital

We are backed by Pollen Street Capital, a private capital asset manager with expertise in both private equity and credit. Pollen brings a proven track record of strong returns at low risk with a growing and established blue chip investor base. It currently employs a team of 70+, including investment professionals. The organisation offers domain knowledge in a fast-changing and critical financial and business services sector with Assets under Management of £3bn. 

Careers at Lumon

We’re always on the lookout for passionate Lumoneers. If you would like to join us on our mission of providing effortless overseas payments, and helping our customers achieve their goals, check out our open positions.

Careers