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What is the best AUD to GBP exchange rate today for cash?

Today the best AUD to GBP exchange rate for cash is 0.523. This is the rate that gives you the most money when you are converting your currency. It has many names including the 'wholesale rate', the 'interbank rate' or the ' live mid-market rate'.

The good news is that it can easily be found in lots of places. For example, if you wanted to buy some UK pounds to travel overseas you can find the rate on Google by searching "AUD to GBP". Alternatively you can find it on XE or Yahoo. In fact, most currency converters use the same exchange rate.

At S Money we match the AUD to GBP currency exchange rate with the rate shown on Google or XE. In real time. This means you never pay over-inflated rates and can be 100% positive you are getting the most competitive rate to buy British pounds in cash.

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6 results found - Results rounded down to nearest available denomination
  • 0.5230
  • 61.80 AUD
  • $2,000 AUD
  • Best Price
  • 0.5003
  • 20.00 AUD
  • $2,039 AUD
  • $39 more expensive
  • 0.4953
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,039 AUD
  • $39 more expensive
  • 0.4914
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,055 AUD
  • $55 more expensive
  • 0.5020
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,012 AUD
  • $12 more expensive
  • 0.5003
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,019 AUD
  • $19 more expensive

What is best place to exchange AUD to GBP in Australia?

The best place to exchange AUD to GBP depends on your amount. For amounts under $6000 Australian dollars, S Money gives the best AUD to GBP exchange rate. For larger amounts, it's better to head into a store and try to negotiate as good a rate as possible. There are more money changers in the CBD and because of all the competition, it is the best way to convert larger amounts of Australian dollars into British pounds.

Is there a best day or time to exchange AUD to GBP?

There isn't a particular day of the week or month that is the 'best day'. Exchange rates constantly move and are very hard to forecast. Money exchange stores and online currency exchange services will move their exchange rates up and down as the Australian dollar moves.

Unfortunately, no one can tell you when the best time to exchange AUD to GBP is, but you can track the rate.

You set the rate you would like to buy and let us to the work. We will email you when the AUD gets within the range you would like to buy GBP.

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You can compare exchange rates, to find the best rate to convert AUD to GBP. You can use our tables or go to a comparison site like The Currency Shop. Make sure you compare the total cost of each service including any fees and charges.

5 of the best ways to exchange AUD to GBP

If you are heading overseas or just want to convert some Australian dollars (AUD) to British pounds (GBP) to keep on hand, it's important to find the best way to exchange your money. Here are 5 top ways currently available in Australia

  1. Online - If you are looking to buy some British pounds in cash, you can now do it online. It's similar to buying anything else online but you will need some ID on hand. Online money changers, like S Money, have the best exchange rates. Most will either deliver it to your home or allow click and collect.
  2. In-store -  this is one of the best ways to get your currency fast. Just locate a store near you and bring your ID. It's a good idea to call ahead to check their rates and to make sure they have enough pounds in stock.
  3. Overseas - Sometimes it can actually be cheaper to buy your British pounds abroad. Countries like Singapore have very competitive money changers if you are willing to go out of your way to find them.
  4. International money transfers - If you are sending money from Australia to the UK, using a money transfer service like Wise or OFX is a great way to convert your currency. These online services are a much cheaper option than using an Australian bank.
  5. Travel money cards - These cards used to have terrible exchange rates and a heaps of hidden fees. While this is still the case with most bank travel cards, there are much better options available. These include Revolut, Wise and the 28 Degrees card.

Latest AUD to GBP exchange rate news

Australian dollar stronger overnight against the US dollar, Euro and Kiwi dollar but fails to fire against the Pound and Yen

In short The Australian is mixed against the major currencies lacking real direction The head of the RBA speaks today Interest rates are likely to be cut in the US on Wednesday Currency Open Low High Now AUD to USD 0.6822 0.6814 0.6868 0.6865 AUD to EUR 0.6156 0.6133 0.6183 0.6178 AUD to GBP 0.5318 0.5291 0.5345 0.5334 AUD to NZD 1.0743 1.0666 1.0804 1.0794 AUD to JPY 74.12 73.98 74.80 74.69 The Australian dollar had a mixed night, moving higher against the US dollar, Euro and NZ dollar but ended up flat against the British Pound and Japanese Yen. […]

The AUD remains on a high against the USD but down against the Pound (GBP)

In short The AUD/USD remains close to a 4-week high against the US dollar at 0.6860 The AUD/GBP continues to weaken as the British Pound gets stronger China leaves rates on hold Time Open High Low Today 0.6877 Yesterday 0.6857 0.6880 In the last week 0.6729 0.6880 In the 3 months 0.6676 0.7030 The Australian dollar continued higher on Tuesday as a weaker US dollar helped it to a fresh 1 month high at 0.6860. As the US and China come closer to ending the trade war, markets have been selling US dollars (making it weaker) and buying so-called ‘riskier’ […]

GBP to AUD hits 3 year high but could it go higher?

In short The GBPAUD hits 1.8481 for the first time since the Brexit vote 3 years ago It is now 18% higher than it’s low of 1.6000 in October 2016 A high GBPAUD makes it better for anyone transferring GBP back to Australia or selling GBP in cash Time Open Low High Today 1.8851 Yesterday 1.8983 1.8744 In the last week 1.8350 1.9064 In the last year 1.8481 1.9064 Brexit has been the biggest influence on the GBPAUD for the past 3 and an half years. Ever since the initial Brexit vote in mid 2016. At the time, the pound […]

The Australian dollar is not moving in the same direction

In short The Australian dollar opens the week moving down against the US dollar It’s not all one-way traffic through. It is higher against the Japanese Yen (JPY) and British Pound (GBP) Chinese trade data and RBA minutes fail to move the currency markets Currency Open Low High Now AUD to USD 0.6796 0.6753 0.6796 0.6783 AUD to EUR 0.6160 0.6118 0.6160 0.6149 AUD to GBP 0.5375 0.5365 0.5398 0.5377 AUD to NZD 1.0720 1.0720 1.0763 1.0750 AUD to JPY 73.70 73.05 73.79 73.50 The Australian dollar fell on Monday against most currencies but has been mixed since. The AUD/USD […]

Aussie dollar finishes the week on a high

In short The Australian dollar finished the week close its highest point at 0.6786 The AUD/USD ends slightly higher than where it opened the week on 0.6760 AUD/GBP fell sharply, finishing at 0.5364 Currency Open Low High Now AUD to USD 0.6760 0.6809 0.6714 0.6786 AUD to EUR 0.6168 0.6111 0.6170 0.6150 AUD to GBP 0.5491 0.5364 0.5528 0.5364 AUD to NZD 1.0720 1.0670 1.0730 1.0708 AUD to JPY 72.43 71.88 73.93 73.55 The Australian dollar was mixed on Friday night. It went up against the US dollar and the Japanese Yen, finishing the week slightly higher. In a complete […]

AUD GBP and AUD USD fall as Brexit and Trade Wars take centre stage

In short The AUD lost ground to the US dollar and British Pound overnight The Trade War continues with few obvious winners A hard Brexit looks more likely now Time Open Low High Today 0.6729 Yesterday 0.6726 0.6747 In the last week 0.6697 0.6771 In the 3 months 0.6697 0.6680 The Australian dollar drifted lower on Monday and Tuesday following a long weekend in much of Australia. Overnight, tensions from the Trade War sent the US higher and pressured the AUD  USD exchange rate lower. Meanwhile, Brexit continues to drag on the British pound. It lost ground to most currencies […]

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