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How Much Spending Money You’ll Need in the UK for 1, 2 or 4 Weeks

It’s home to Big Ben, Stonehenge, the much-loved Devonshire tea, and of course, the Queen herself. The United Kingdom has plenty to offer and now it’s calling you. With a destination famed for its iconic attractions, it’s hard to know just how much cash you’ll use to make your holiday everything you’ve dreamed of. On average, it’s a good idea to put aside enough for £150 of currency in the UK each day but your budget will ultimately depend on how you like to travel (for example, budget or luxury) as well as how long you’ll be away for.

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4 Safe Alternatives to ANZ Foreign Currency Exchange

  This year, ANZ discontinued offering a service to exchange foreign currency banknotes and coins. It means there are now only 4 Australian banks offering currency exchange as a service. While it has left a lot of ANZ customers looking for an alternative, luckily, there are plenty of safe options that are easier and cheaper than ANZ was. Here are 4 of the best: S Money Crown Currency Travelex Travel Money Oz

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Why You Can’t Find a Travel Money Oz Stores in 2021

If you have used Travel Money Oz in the past to exchange money, you might be wondering – why can’t I find them anywhere? Well, the latest update from Travel Money Oz indicated that all their stores are closed until further notice. Unfortunately, this is a similar story with many currency exchange brands and even ANZ bank, choosing to pause or permanently close their operations. At this stage, the closure of retail operations seems to be temporary. According to their site: How long will my nearest store be closed for? The short answer is we are unsure. This is an […]

The Best way to buy foreign currency

Easily the 3 Best Ways to Buy Foreign Currency

There are many different ways to buy currency in Australia but a lot of them are expensive, unsafe, slow and full of hidden costs. Often, the best way to buy foreign currency will depend on your situation. The top ways to buy foreign currency are: Ordering online – either delivery or click and collect. In person – usually the most competitive deals are at money exchangers in the city. Overseas – sometimes it’s cheaper to buy it after you’ve landed. So which way is best for you? Have a look at the pros and cons of each option and work out which […]

Currency in Hong Kong

The Travel Money Guide to Hong Kong Hong Kong has a lot of offer tourist including visiting Disneyland or ocean park, views from Victoria Peak or eating delicious food in Lan Kwai Fong or the night market. 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.   The currency used in Hong Kong The official currency in Hong Kong Dollars, which has the international code HKD and the symbol HK$. There are 6 different Hong […]

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.   The currency used in IndNorthern Ireland Northern Ireland uses different currency to Ireland, which uses the Euro, so if you are travelling to both, you need to take […]