Listed below are some of the money brokers who can offer you a better currency exchange rate when transferring money abroad. Or search our list of approved FSA brokers
It is advised that if you are sending regular payments abroad you should use a foreign exchange broker to ensure you get the most out of your exchange rate. Sending Money Abroad.
Complete application form
Provide ID such as Passport
Confirm amount to be sent
Provisional Currency rate will be agreed
Send funds to foreign exchange broker
Money converted to currency required
Money received and sent as required
Currency for Australia
The Australian Dollars (AUD) is the official currency of Australia.
Credit Cards accepted
The following credit cards are accepted MasterCard and Visa as well as others major credit cards including Euro cheque cards. Always check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available before you go on holiday or travel abroad / overseas
Traveller's cheques
Traveller's cheques are accepted in all banks and bureaus, though to avoid any extra service charges it is recommended that the cheques are in either US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros. ATMs are available in most towns.
Currency restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import and export of either local or foreign currency.
Banks
In Australia, you can exchange your currency at most Banks as well as many exchange bureaus that you will find in popular areas, such as
Sydney,
Melbourne,
Brisbane, Perth
and
Adelaide. In most banks when you are exchanging currency, you will need your passport. If you do not have this with you, then the bank may refuse to exchange your currency.
Bank Opening Hours
Mon to Thurs 09.30- 16.00 - Friday: 09.30- 17.00
Electricity -
240V, 50 Hz
Need to transfer money to Australia see foreign exchange companies offering the best currency deals.
Even if you are sending money to pay your mortgage, Importing or exporting or money to paying oversea suppliers? No matter who you intend to pay use a foreign exchange broker it is cheaper than using high street banks.
