Articles written by Arlene Mc Donnell

Best Travel Money Cards for China
Editorial note: We may not cover every product in this category. For more information, see our Editorial guidelines. China is one of Australia’s favourite destinations and with all its attractions, weather and food it’s not hard to see why thousands of Australians each year. In China you are likely to pay for accommodation, food, transport and entertainment as well as withdraw cash from ATMs with your card. To save you lots of time, we have compared a large number of best international travel cards to take to China for Australians in 2023 and have summarised their best points. Best […]

Crown Currency vs S Money
Crown Currency and S Money both allow Australians to buy currency online. But which one is the cheapest? While S Money has the best exchange rates, it does have a service fee. This means that to find the cheapest option, you need to look at the total cost of the currency including all the fees. You can either go to each site and get a quote with each company or use an exchange rate comparison table that includes not just exchange rates, but any service fee too. While price is important, it’s not the only difference between these 2 currency […]

3 Trustworthy Alternatives to Crown Currency
Crown Currency is one of Australia’s biggest currency exchange services but they are not your only choice. Here are 3 currency exchange providers like Crown Currency that have some of the best exchange rates in Australia. S Money Travelex Travel Money Oz

Currency in Europe
A Travel Money Guide to Europe Travelling to Europe is considered a ‘right of passage’ by many Australians. In fact it is one of the most popular places to travel to from Australia. With countries like France, Germany, Italy and Spain there is no shortage of fabulous things to see, eat and experience. To make your savings go even further, read our easy to read guide on currency in Europe. This guide helps you with the following: The official currency of Europe The pros and cons of using a bank card in Europe What the Euro looks like The average […]

Currency in Northern Ireland
A Travel Money Guide to Northern Ireland There are lots of reasons to travel to Northern Ireland including visiting the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, walking the Cuilcagh boardwalk trail or admiring speculator County Antrim. But it isn’t a budget destination and to get the most out of your trip, it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go. Want to learn more about the Northern Ireland currency and how to get your hands on it for the best value? Read on to find out: What currency is […]

Currency in Norway
A Travel Money Guide to Norway Norway is a land full of breathtaking scenery, the UNESCO site the Geirangerfjord, the northern lights over Lofoten Islands and Jotunheimen National Park. But it isn’t a budget destination and to get the most out of your trip, it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go. Want to learn more about the Norwegian currency and how to get your hands on it for the best value? Read on to find out: What currency is used in Norway How to buy Norwegian currency before […]