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What is the best AUD to GBP exchange rate today for cash?

Today the best AUD to GBP exchange rate for cash is 0.5108. This is the rate that gives you the most money when you are converting your currency. It has many names including the 'wholesale rate', the 'interbank rate' or the ' live mid-market rate'.

The good news is that it can easily be found in lots of places. For example, if you wanted to buy some UK pounds to travel overseas you can find the rate on Google by searching "AUD to GBP". Alternatively you can find it on XE or Yahoo. In fact, most currency converters use the same exchange rate.

At S Money we match the AUD to GBP currency exchange rate with the rate shown on Google or XE. In real time. This means you never pay over-inflated rates and can be 100% positive you are getting the most competitive rate to buy British pounds in cash.

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6 results found - Results rounded down to nearest available denomination
  • 0.5105
  • 61.43 AUD
  • $2,000 AUD
  • Best Price
  • 0.4891
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,004 AUD
  • $23 more expensive
  • 0.4863
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,015 AUD
  • $34 more expensive
  • 0.4856
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,018 AUD
  • $37 more expensive
  • 0.4884
  • 20.00 AUD
  • $2,027 AUD
  • $46 more expensive
  • 0.4816
  • 0.00 AUD
  • $2,035 AUD
  • $54 more expensive

What is best place to exchange AUD to GBP in Australia?

The best place to exchange AUD to GBP depends on your amount. For amounts under $6000 Australian dollars, S Money gives the best AUD to GBP exchange rate. For larger amounts, it's better to head into a store and try to negotiate as good a rate as possible. There are more money changers in the CBD and because of all the competition, it is the best way to convert larger amounts of Australian dollars into British pounds.

Is there a best day or time to exchange AUD to GBP?

There isn't a particular day of the week or month that is the 'best day'. Exchange rates constantly move and are very hard to forecast. Money exchange stores and online currency exchange services will move their exchange rates up and down as the Australian dollar moves.

Unfortunately, no one can tell you when the best time to exchange AUD to GBP is, but you can track the rate.

You set the rate you would like to buy and let us to the work. We will email you when the AUD gets within the range you would like to buy GBP.

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You can compare exchange rates, to find the best rate to convert AUD to GBP. You can use our tables or go to a comparison site like The Currency Shop. Make sure you compare the total cost of each service including any fees and charges.

5 of the best ways to exchange AUD to GBP

If you are heading overseas or just want to convert some Australian dollars (AUD) to British pounds (GBP) to keep on hand, it's important to find the best way to exchange your money. Here are 5 top ways currently available in Australia

  1. Online - If you are looking to buy some British pounds in cash, you can now do it online. It's similar to buying anything else online but you will need some ID on hand. Online money changers, like S Money, have the best exchange rates. Most will either deliver it to your home or allow click and collect.
  2. In-store -  this is one of the best ways to get your currency fast. Just locate a store near you and bring your ID. It's a good idea to call ahead to check their rates and to make sure they have enough pounds in stock.
  3. Overseas - Sometimes it can actually be cheaper to buy your British pounds abroad. Countries like Singapore have very competitive money changers if you are willing to go out of your way to find them.
  4. International money transfers - If you are sending money from Australia to the UK, using a money transfer service like Wise or OFX is a great way to convert your currency. These online services are a much cheaper option than using an Australian bank.
  5. Travel money cards - These cards used to have terrible exchange rates and a heaps of hidden fees. While this is still the case with most bank travel cards, there are much better options available. These include Revolut, Wise and the 28 Degrees card.

Latest AUD to GBP exchange rate news

Australian Dollar likely to end November on a low point

In short The Australian dollar has lost ground in November It has lost the most ground to the US dollar but is also down against the New Zealand Dollar, Euro, British Pound and Japanese Yen Interest rate expectations in Australia weighs on the AUD Time Open Low High Today 0.6766 In the last week 0.6761 0.6811 In the last month 0.6761 0.6926 The Australian dollar falling In November, the Australian dollar has fallen: 1% against the US dollar and more than 2% from it’s recent peak at 0.6926 1% against the British Pound and more than 2% from it’s recent […]

GBP/AUD hits 1.9000 for the first time in years

In short The GBPAUD hits 1.9000 for the first time since the Brexit in June 2016 The British Pound has gradually been getting strong against the Australian dollar for 3 years The AUD/NZD also broke new ground, sinking below 1.0600 Time Open Low High Today 1.9020 In the last week 1.8350 1.9064 In the last 5 years 1.5909 2.2089 The Australian dollar lost a little ground overnight. The AUD/USD fell below 68 cents while the AUD/NZD fell under 1.0600 for the first time in almost 3 months. The small fall was enough to push the GBP/AUD up above 1.9000 for […]

Why the outlook for the Australian Dollar is so uncertain

In short The Aussie dollar ends the week lower against the US dollar but flat or higher against other major currencies Strong trade balance figures fail to lift the AUD Forecasts for the Australian dollar vary but most point towards a lower exchange rate Currency Open Low High Now AUD to USD 0.6907 0.6863 0.6929 0.6879 AUD to EUR 0.6185 0.6168 0.6257 0.6224 AUD to GBP 0.5346 0.5344 0.5398 0.5368 AUD to NZD 1.0815 1.0863 1.0804 1.0804 AUD to JPY 74.60 74.58 75.65 75.13 The Australian dollar may have lost ground to the US dollar this week but it is […]

Aussie dollar drifts lower ahead of Trade Balance figures

In short The Australian dollar falls below 69 cents against the US dollar Mixed results against other major currencies Australian and Chinese trade balance data including imports and exports due out later in the week Time Open Low High Today 0.6881 In the last week 0.6871 0.6929 In the last month 0.6714 0.6929 Overnight the AUD/USD drifted below 69 cents for the second time this week. It wasn’t all bad news for the local currency though. It remained broadly unchanged against the Euro, British Pound and New Zealand Dollar. With the RBA meeting done for another month, the markets attention […]

AUD finds support as the RBA keeps rates on hold

In short The Australian dollar fell overnight but recovered after the RBA left rates on hold The central banks view on the Australian economy also remained largely unchanged Australian trade balance data including imports and exports due out later in the week Time Open Low High Today 0.6908 In the last week 0.6844 0.6929 In the last month 0.6714 0.6929 The Australian dollar gained against most major currencies after the RBA left interest rates on hold at 0.75% After nearly 3 years of no change, the central bank has cut rates 3 times this year in June, July and October. […]

Aussie Dollar dips on weak retail sales figures but recovers above 69 cents

In short The Australian dollar fell after soft retail sales figures but remained above 69 cents It recovered against the British pound (GBP), Japanese Yen (JPY) and Euro (EUR) but stayed down against the NZ dollar (NZD) RBA unlikely to cut rates on Melbourne Cup on Tuesday Time Open Low High Today 0.6915 In the last week 0.6813 0.6929 In the last month 0.6714 0.6929 The Australian dollar was under fire early in the week as soft retail sales data sent it south. Figures showed almost no growth in retail sales of 0.2% which was lower than the 0.4% from […]

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