How do I minimise currency costs when buying shares?

[nowhere123]

The US company I work for is about to be sold. The shares i hold will be converted to cash with a US based online brokerage firm. I want to transfer the cash (approx 15k USD) to Ireland and then use the cash to buy shares in 1 company listed on Frankfurt stock exchange.

Any suggestions on the best approach which would minimise currency exchange costs, share purchase fees and annual fees?
I'm not a regular investor so don't expect to be carrying out multiple trades each year.
Thanks.

 

[so-crates]

For transferring cash use one of the currency transfer websites (Transfermate, Transferwise, Currencyfair, etc). You'll need to set up an account and they do charge but for $15k you could save hundreds over what a bank transfer will cost.

 

[nowhere123]

For transferring cash use one of the currency transfer websites (Transfermate, Transferwise, Currencyfair, etc). You'll need to set up an account and they do charge but for $15k you could save hundreds over what a bank transfer will cost.

So you're suggesting i use say transfermate to move the cash from US to Ireland and then transfer the cash to an online brokerage?

Thanks for the reply.