Founder

Justin Rampono

Justin is a financial services professional with over 20 years of experience in foreign exchange. He has worked in all levels of industry from banks to corporates to startups.

Most recently, he founded, built and sold thecurrencyshop.com.au, thecurrencyshop.co.nz and exiap.com

Qualifications

FINSIA Graduate Diploma ­ Applied, Finance and Investment 2002 - 2006 Curtin University Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance 1996 - 2000

Previous Experience

Founder
The Currency Shop
Helping clients save money by comparing exchange rates from foreign exchange companies and driving them better deal.

Articles written by Justin Rampono

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 […]

best way to take money to the UK

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, […]

Euros

When is the best time to buy euros with Australian dollars?

If you are travelling to Europe from Australia, the best time to buy euros with Australian dollars in the last year was in June 29, 2024. This is because the AUD/EUR peaked at 0.6236 after steadily rising for the previous 10 months. On the other hand, the worst time to buy euros in the last 12 months was only a few weeks after the peak, on August 5, 2024 when the exchange rate hit 0.5860. As a rule of thumb, if you are buying euros with Australian dollars, you want the AUD/EUR exchange rate to be as high as possible. […]

How to Pay for Things in the USA Using a Card

You’ve got that epic holiday in the US planned. Naturally, you want your money to go as far as possible. This guide provides you with a thorough overview of how to pay for things in America so you know not just the ins and outs of the greenback but also how to get the best value during your time Stateside.

Will the Australian dollar fall any lower in 2020?

In the first 3 months of 2020, the Australian dollar has fallen an amazing 15 cents from above 70 cents to 55. Now that it has recovered back above 60 cents, will it fall any further this year? Surprisingly, most bank forecasts have the Australian dollar slightly higher towards the middle and back end of 2020. So while it may fall further, it could still recover by the end of the year. While there are several reasons for the fall in the Australian dollar, they all have one thing in common – the coronavirus. Some of the reasons include: A […]

Travelex vs Travel Money Oz

Travelex vs Travel Money Oz vs S Money

Travelex, Travel Money Oz and S Money all allow Australians to buy currency online. But which one is the cheapest? While S Money has the best exchange rates, it does have a service fee. This means that to find the cheapest option, you need to look at the total cost of the currency including all the fees. You can either go to each site and get a quote with each company or use an exchange rate comparison table that includes not just exchange rates, but any service fee too. While price is important, it’s not the only difference between these […]