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Where is it Cheaper to Buy Foreign Currency, Australia or Abroad?

In most cases, it is cheaper to buy your foreign currency at home in Australia before you head overseas but there are some important exceptions. It’s cheaper to convert Australian dollars into foreign currency if you are travelling to Singapore, Bali, Thailand or Hong Kong. If you are heading overseas in the next few months, here are some practical tips to get more out of your travel money: Places with the best exchange rates in Australia Buying currency online Using credit cards and debit cards overseas The best places to exchange currency abroad Conclusion and travel tips Buying travel money […]

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What you can do with foreign currency coins

If you’ve travelled overseas, chances are, it’s happened to you. During your trip, your wallets and pockets become filled with foreign currency coins. Coins that, when you look at them, you have no idea if it’s worth 5 cents or 5 dollars. Then when you get back home, they get piled in with all the other coins from other trips or worse – they end up in the bin. Unfortunately, Australian money changers will rarely exchange these left over foreign coins but they aren’t worthless. Here are a few alternatives to throwing them out.

Best Ways to Take Money to Japan

How to Pay for Things in Japan Using a Card

Japan has a blend of a modern economy and traditional payment customs, creating a unique payment culture. Although cash is still the most preferred and accepted mode of transaction, other forms of payment are gradually being embraced. The following is how to make payments in Japan by using cards, digital wallets and more. Debit card Travel Money Prepaid Cards Credit cards IC cards   Payment Options in Japan The payment system of Japan is rather eclectic, where old and new purchasing options coexist in harmony. Even though Japan is one of the most technologically advanced nations, currency is still the […]

4 Alternatives to Travel Money Oz

4 Excellent alternatives to Travel Money Oz

  Travel Money Oz have more stores than any other money exchange service but they aren’t always the cheapest option. Here are 4 currency exchange providers like Travel Money Oz that have some of the best exchange rates in Australia. S Money Crown Currency Travelex Unimoni

How Much Spending Money Japan

How Much Yen You’ll Need to Bring to Japan in Cash for 1 or 2 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 […]

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The 6 Best Ways to Take Money to the UK

With a trip to the United Kingdom looming, you’ll be stuck into the planning mode as the excitement (and stress!) builds. There’s so much to think about that figuring out how to take your money to the UK from Australia is just another task to add to the list. So we’re here to break it down for you for the best way to take money overseas. From cold hard cash to travel cards or the bank cards you already own, what’s the best option? We’ve created a list of the best ways to carry money to the UK from Australia, […]