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Sri Lanka Currency

Currency in Sri Lanka

A Travel Money Guide to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, the land of ancient misty hills, rolling tea plantations, jungles, safari plains and a vibrant cultural heritage, is an easy travel destination. Especially in terms of currency – it’s easy to get money if you know everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go.   The currency used in Sri Lanka The currency everyone uses in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lanka Rupee. It has the international code LKR and the symbol Rs. 1 Sri Lankan Rupee is equivalent to 100 cents. The official currency of […]

Currency in Tahiti

A Travel Money Guide to Tahiti Tahiti, the Queen of the South Pacific, is the largest in the French Polynesian chain of islands. 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 official currency of Tahiti is the CFP Franc (XPF). It’s best to exchange money or use your credit card in Tahiti. If you can’t buy some before your trip, the next best options are Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD) or Euros […]

Currency in Argentina

Currency in Argentina

The Travel Money Guide to Argentina Argentina, home to the tango and smokey grills, fútbol (soccer), and the vast Andes ranges, it’s a favourite location in South America. You mostly pay cash, so it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go.   The currency they use in Argentina In Argentina, locals use Argentine Peso, which has the international code ARS and the symbol $. The peso is subdivided into centavos, worth 1/100 of a peso. Money in Argentina The Argentine Peso has 6 coin denominations: 5, 10, 25, 50, […]

Currency in Sweden

A Travel Money Guide to Sweden Sweden, the land of the Nobel Prize and northern lights, is often said to be expensive, but actually not everything in Sweden is expensive if you learn all you can about the local currency and payment options before you go.   The currency that is used in Sweden In Sweden, locals use Swedish Krona, which has the international code SEK and the symbol kr. Few Swedes use their currency in cash with only 10% of locals using cash to pay for something in a shop in 2023. Most people pay for things by card. […]

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4 Australian Banks That Still Have Foreign Currency Exchange Services

If you are heading overseas and want to buy foreign currency from a bank, there are only few left in Australia that offer foreign exchange as a service. Regardless of the bank, amount you need or currency you are buying, it can be very expensive and incredibly slow. If you are still keen to use a bank despite all this, here is a run down on what each bank will offer you. At the start of 2020, 10 Australian banks offered foreign currency exchange services. Since then, a number of them have suspended or removed the service. Here are the […]

currency in Russia

Currency in Russia

A Travel Money Guide to Russia Russia offers many different types of travel experiences, treks in the wilderness, exploring lots of historical sites and train journeys. While it is a modest budget destination, 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 that is used in Russia The official currency used in Russia, is the Russian Ruble, which has the international code RUB and the symbol ₽. There are 7 different types of banknotes, they are 50₽, 100₽, 200₽, […]