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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 0.5235. 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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Australian Dollar
6 results found - Results rounded down to nearest available denomination
  • 0.5235
  • 61.74 AUD
  • $2,000 AUD
  • Best Price
  • 0.4996
  • 20.00 AUD
  • $2,042 AUD
  • $42 more expensive
  • 0.4928
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,050 AUD
  • $50 more expensive
  • 0.4915
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,055 AUD
  • $55 more expensive
  • 0.5001
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,020 AUD
  • $20 more expensive
  • 0.4999
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,020 AUD
  • $20 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 Opens the Week Lower

In short The Australian dollar opens the week lower against most major currencies Retail sales figures out on Friday shows Aussies are not spending their tax cuts US employment data made the US dollar weaker, helping the AUD to USD to finish the week on a high Currency Open Low High Now AUD to USD 0.6771 0.6750 0.6771 0.6752 AUD to EUR 0.6167 0.6146 0.6167 0.6148 AUD to GBP 0.5488 0.5476 0.5501 0.5477 AUD to NZD 1.0724 1.0691 1.0728 1.0694 AUD to JPY 72.91 72.00 72.91 72.12 Friday was a mixed day for the Australian dollar with weaker economic data […]

Australian dollar bounces back

In short The Australian dollar has bounced Thursday night after getting punished Tuesday and Wednesday Broad gains against the New Zealand Dollar, British Pound, Japanese Yen or Euro The AUD looks likely to finish the week close to where it started despite the volatility Currency Open Low High Now AUD to USD 0.6770 0.6770 0.6683 0.6744 AUD to EUR 0.6192 0.6119 0.6199 0.6147 AUD to GBP 0.5493 0.5429 0.5504 0.5467 AUD to NZD 1.0681 1.0677 1.0710 1.0709 AUD to JPY 72.83 71.78 73.16 72.06 The Australian Dollar staged a mild recovery on Thursday night as the US dollar fell against […]

Australian Dollar spikes then gets dumped following RBA interest rate cut

In short The Australian dollar went down before the interest rate announcement, bounced higher straight after the announcement then fell sharply Broad losses against the New Zealand Dollar, British Pound, Japanese Yen or Euro The RBA also expected to cut rates next month to 0.75% Time Open Low High Today 0.6751 Yesterday 0.6768 0.6734 In the last week 0.6747 0.6801 In the 3 months 0.6734 0.6710 The RBA met today and announced that official interest rates are to be cut by 0.25% to 0.75%. While this was largely expected, most market analysts poured through the statement that came with the […]

Australian Dollar finishes the week flat against all major currencies

In short The Australian dollar finishes the week as it started – between 67 and 68 cents Very little movement against the New Zealand Dollar, British Pound, Japanese Yen or Euro The RBA meets on Tuesday with 75% of the market pricing in another interest rate cut Time Open Low High Today 0.6751 Yesterday 0.6747 0.6778 In the last week 0.6747 0.6801 In the 3 months 0.6727 0.7022 Last night in the US, the GDP and Trade Balance figures came in close to expectations, leaving the markets little to react to. Here is where the Australian Dollar (AUD) has traded […]

Political drama abroad fails to move the Aussie dollar

In short AUD to USD continues to trade either side of 68 cents against the US dollar The RBA is likely to cut interest rates in October but thinks the economy is turning the corner Brexit drama in the UK continues while the Democrats in Washington move to impeach Trump Time Open Low High Today 0.6798 Yesterday 0.6789 0.6802 In the last week 0.6765 0.6841 In the 3 months 0.6718 0.7032 The head of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Philip Lowe gave a speech yesterday. With most economists predicting that they will cut interest rates in October, the governor […]

GBPAUD hits 18 week high

In short The GBPAUD hits 1.8481 for the first time since May 20 2019 The British Pound has been getting stronger for the last 4 weeks after being sold off Brexit uncertainty continues to be a big influence over the GBP Time Open Low High Today 1.8417 Yesterday 1.8392 1.8481 In the last week 1.8100 1.8481 In the 3 months 1.7683 1.8481 The British Pound (GBP) has been falling against most major currencies including the Australian Dollar (AUD) since the middle of the year. This is because the chances of a ‘hard Brexit’ increased. If the UK, economy suffers from […]

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