Founder

Justin Rampono

Justin is a financial services professional with over 20 years of experience in foreign exchange. He has worked in all levels of industry from banks to corporates to startups.

Most recently, he founded, built and sold thecurrencyshop.com.au, thecurrencyshop.co.nz and exiap.com

Qualifications

FINSIA Graduate Diploma ­ Applied, Finance and Investment 2002 - 2006 Curtin University Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance 1996 - 2000

Previous Experience

Founder
The Currency Shop
Helping clients save money by comparing exchange rates from foreign exchange companies and driving them better deal.

Articles written by Justin Rampono

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The Most Expensive Airbnb in Every Country

When Airbnb emerged as an early cornerstone of the sharing economy, it seemed to represent much that was utopian about the internet age: a vast network of goodwill, consumers taking control, adventure, culture exchange — and fair, comparable pricing.   Since the platform’s official launch in 2008, Airbnb’s hosts have professionalized their act and raised their prices along with their standards.   But if there’s one benefit to pricier, distinctly not-your-mate’s-couch Airbnb rooms, it’s the fantasizing that they encourage. From the weird and wonderful to the reassuringly expensive, the properties in Airbnb-land are always worth a wander. Fancy a night […]

Revolut Travel Card Review [2024]

Revolut Travel Card Review [2024] Our Take 4.5 S Money rating We don’t compare delivery or card fees because not all providers and banks offer these services. In a Nutshell With some of the best exchange rates around and free weekday conversions for most currencies, the Revolut card is a worthy travel companion. It comes with an easy-to-use app but strict ATM withdrawal limits can be challenging. Revolut Travel Card Revolut Travel Card Best Exchange rates on weekdays Worst Low ATM withdrawal limits Go to site Pros Free account available Make payments in 200+ countries Free withdrawals at over 55,000 […]

The Most Loved and Hated Airlines From Every Country

Something odd is happening in the skies. According to recent reports, passengers have heard unidentifiable moans and groans haunting their flights. In one instance, engineers blamed a faulty PA system — but it could only have amplified something that was already making a sound. Could the groans have been the collective dissatisfaction of the airline’s frustrated customers? Meanwhile, on the ground, an actual mountain of orphaned suitcases rose from the concrete in Heathrow as complaints soared by over 700% during 2022’s “summer of lost luggage.” With passengers already feeling guilty about flying in the climate crisis, the industry has a […]

Travel money card review for Travelex updated 2023.

Travelex Money Card Review

Travelex Money Card Review [2023] Our Take 3.8 S Money rating We don’t compare delivery or card fees because not all providers and banks offer these services. In a Nutshell The Travelex Money Card allows you to spend like a local abroad, with no transaction or ATM withdrawal fees and generous withdrawal limits. Travelex Travel Card Travelex Travel Money Card Best No ATM withdrawal fees Worst Exchange rates Go to site Pros Unlimited free ATM withdrawals overseas and generous withdrawal limits No conversion fees with online top-ups Lock in exchange rates Convenient app to manage card Free home delivery or […]