METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CURRENCY EXCHANGE

摘要

A method for exchanging funds between currencies. The method comprises receiving a plurality of requests to exchange funds from one currency to another currency, the plurality of requests comprising a first request to exchange first funds of a first party in a first currency for funds in a second currency, and a second request to exchange second funds of a second party in said second currency for funds in said first currency. The plurality of requests are stored in a queue. A request is selected for processing from said queue based upon queue processing data, wherein the selected request is the first request. Data indicating a match between said first and second requests is generated. At least part of said first funds of said first currency is transferred directly from said first party to said second party. At least part of said second funds of said second currency is transferred directly from said second party to said first party.