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Currency Exchange on Your Trip to Japan
Japan is a cash-based society, making currency exchange a crucial part of the travel process. Here’s everything you need to know about currency exchange in Japan.
How to Get Cash in Japan – Withdrawing Money at ATM
Japan is a highly technological country, yet withdrawing cash from an ATM with a foreign card can be challenging. Most Japanese bank ATMs do not accept foreign-issued cards, with SMBC Bank being a notable exception. But there are some effective strategies that can help make the process of getting cash easier. Seven Bank ATMs (7-Eleven Stores) are the best for foreign cards.
Currency in Australia
A Travel Money Guide to Australia When visiting Australia, most tourists use a mixture of cash and cards. Although the use of cash is on the decline in Australia, the vast majority of shops and tourist attractions will accept hard currency as payment. This guide is a quick look at the currency used in Australia. What Currency is Used in Australia? The only currency used in Australia is the Australian dollar, which has been the official currency since 1966. Before 1966, Australians used British notes and coins. Outside of ‘mainland’ Australia, the Australian dollar or ‘Aussie Dollar’ is used […]
2024 AUD EUR Forecasts
The Australian dollar is facing a mixed outlook against the Euro in 2024. The Australian dollar (AUD) has struggled against the Euro (EUR) in recent months. The EUR, which is the official currency of 19 of the 27 European Union (EU) member countries, peaked above €65.6¢ in January 2023. But it then saw a consistent decline, falling below the €60¢ barrier in the second half of the year. There are mixed forces at play which affect the value of the Euro, which covers a diverse area including the major economies of Germany, France and Italy
2024 AUD NZD Forecasts
The outlook for the Australian dollar (AUD) against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is relatively flat in 2024. New Zealand is a relatively small country but its currency punches above its weight. The New Zealand dollar (NZD) is traded on global exchange markets far more than the country’s relative share of global GDP. Its value is also of crucial interest to Australians, given New Zealand remains our most popular travel destination. In 2022-23, Australians made more than 1.19 million trips to the country, according to ABS data. While the two countries have close cultural and economic links, the exchange rate […]
2024 AUD GBP Forecasts
The Australian dollar (AUD) has been on a wild ride against the British Pound (GBP) in 2023 but 2024 may spell a different story. The Australian dollar (AUD) weakened considerably against the British Pound (GBP) in 2023 but it could strengthen slightly in 2024. The AUD peaked at almost 58p in February 2023, before sinking to almost 50p in August as multiple economic factors weighed down sentiment. The relative weakness in the Australian dollar has made the cost of travel more expensive for many Australians, with the United Kingdom our fourth most popular international destination, according to ABS data.
