How Much Spending Money to Take to Europe for 1, 2 or 4 Weeks
It’s almost impossible to calculate the right amount of money you need to take with you on a holiday to Europe. You’re talking about a continent that features 50-odd diverse countries and some 25 currencies. The amount of spending money for Europe depends on a variety of factors, including: Where you intend to travel How long your stay will be The style of travel you prefer Are you sticking mainly to Eastern or Western Europe? Venturing up to Scandinavia or down to the Mediterranean? Are you staying in one city or country, or are you travelling across broad swathes of […]
The 6 Best Ways to Take Money to Europe
Thanks to the proliferation of a single currency (the euro is the official currency of 19 European nations) and the global rise in plastic payments and ATMs, it’s easier than ever to carry cash across Europe. You no longer have to worry (for the most part) about exchanging money as you cross every border. Nor do you need to load yourself up with travellers cheques before you go. But with many more money options out there – credit cards, debit cards, travel money cards, or cold, hard cash – it can also be harder than ever to figure out what […]
The 6 Best Ways to Take Money to New Zealand
New Zealand already has so much in common with Australia that you could be forgiven for thinking you could use your Aussie dollars in the Land of the Long White Cloud. Not so. Instead, you’ll need to convert your Aussie dollar into the local NZ dollar. But what exactly is the best way to take money overseas, from Australia to New Zealand? Our advice: combine a few of our top six options to get the most flexibility: Paying with your Australian debit card Buying a prepaid travel money card Pay with a credit card Take Australian dollars to exchange in […]
The 7 Best Ways to Take Money to Japan
Japan is renowned for being technologically advanced yet cash is still the most predominant payment method across the country. In fact, four out of five purchases are still made with cash. Which raises the question: what’s the best way to take money overseas, specifically to Japan from Australia? With foreign-friendly ATMs still somewhat elusive and over-the-counter card payments patchy, the best way to take money to Japan involves combining a number of options: Paying with your Australian debit card Buying a prepaid travel money card Paying with a credit card Taking Australian dollars to exchange in Japan Buying Japanese yen […]
Australian dollar recovers nearly 10 cents off recent lows
In short The Australian dollar has risen from 55 cents to 64 cents against the US dollar Money that flooded into US dollars as investors seek the safety of ‘safe haven’ assets is now flowing in the opposite direction The AUD has also gone up against the Euro, Yen and British Pound Time Open Low High Today 0.6384 In the last week 0.6133 0.6444 In the last month 0.5530 0.6444 The Australian dollar has bounced back after it fell to 55 cents less than a month ago. It has rallied more than 9 cents against the US dollar but has […]
How Much Spending Money You’ll Need in Japan for 1, 2 or 4 Weeks
Japan is one of those destinations people dream of visiting. With the majestic Mt Fuji rising over an undulating landscape, what’s not to love? The mystifying blend of traditional and modern cultures, from the geisha culture of Kyoto to Tokyo’s robot restaurants, makes Japan a destination that never fails to delight and surprise its visitors. If it’s your first time going to Japan, it’s hard to know what your savings target should be for everyday expenses. The amount of money you’ll want to take with you to Japan depends on how you prefer to travel and how long you’ll be […]
