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

Today the best AUD to USD rate for cash is 0.6534. 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 US dollars to travel overseas you can find the rate on Google by searching "AUD to USD". 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 USD 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 US dollars in cash.

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6 results found - Results rounded down to nearest available denomination
  • 0.6534
  • 40.17 AUD
  • $2,000 AUD
  • Best Price
  • 0.6340
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $1,972 AUD
  • $28 less
  • 0.6332
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $1,974 AUD
  • $26 less
  • 0.6233
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,005 AUD
  • $5 more expensive
  • 0.6261
  • 20.00 AUD
  • $2,016 AUD
  • $16 more expensive
  • 0.6197
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,017 AUD
  • $17 more expensive

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

The best place to exchange AUD to USD depends on your amount. For amounts under $6000 Australian dollars, S Money gives the best AUD to USD 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 AUD into US dollars.

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

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 USD 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 USD.

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You can compare exchange rates to find the best rate to convert AUD to USD. 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 USD

If you are heading overseas or just want to convert some Australian dollars (AUD) to US dollars (USD) 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 US dollars 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 US dollars (USD) in stock.
  3. Overseas - Sometimes it can actually be cheaper to buy your US dollars 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 US, 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 USD exchange rate news

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 […]

The Australian Dollar bounces but remains under pressure

In short The Australian dollar opens higher but lost ground last week The AUD/USD remains below 68 cents RBA governor to speak this week Time Open Low High Today 0.6774 Yesterday 0.6767 0.6779 In the last week 0.6765 0.6868 In the 3 months 0.6710 0.7044 The Australian dollar didn’t move a great deal on Monday. Why? Well for most of our day, Europe and the US is still asleep from the weekend. So unless there is a big local event in Australia, New Zealand or Asia, there can be little movement in the Australian Dollar (AUD). When Europe and the […]

Aussie Dollar finishes the week lower

In short The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in the US The AUD/USD loses some ground but stays above 68 cents The AUD/GBP also continues to fall to a 4 week low Time Open Low High Today 0.6795 Yesterday 0.6789 0.6809 In the last week 0.6790 0.6880 In the 3 months 0.6734 0.7044 After spending 2 weeks with little to no movement, the Australian dollar fell this week below 68 cents. It was largely driven by the Wednesday night statement from the US Federal Reserve that reminded everyone that the US economy is still in pretty good shape. Since then, […]

Australian Dollar takes a breath below 69 cents

In short AUD to USD has been stuck between 68 and 69 cents The Australian dollar has bounced back from a 10-year low earlier in September Australian employment data is out on Thursday with an increase in unemployment tipped Time Open Low High Today 0.6865 Yesterday 0.6833 0.6869 In the last week 0.6848 0.6881 In the 3 months 0.6727 0.7072 There has been plenty of news out this week but very little movement in currency markets. The Saudi oil attacks have thrown oil markets into turmoil. In the past, volatility in commodity markets have also had an impact on the […]

Is the AUD to USD running out of gas?

In short AUD to USD falls overnight to start the day at 0.6860 The European Central Bank (ECB) is concerned about Europes economy and cut interest rates The US / China trade war continues to dominate and influence markets Time Open High Low Today 0.6864 Yesterday 0.6874 0.6879 0.6860 In the last week 0.6851 0.6881 0.6848 In the 3 months 0.6871 0.7044 0.6710 The Australian dollar fell slightly overnight after hitting a 6-week high yesterday of 0.6893 Most of the markets attention was on the European Central Bank (ECB) which cut interest rates and announced it would reintroduce a large […]

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