Best Travel Money Cards for Bali
Navigate Bali with Ease Using the Ideal Travel Money Card Bali, Indonesia’s enchanting island known for its lush landscapes, stunning beaches, and vibrant cultural scene, is a paradise for Australian travellers seeking both relaxation and adventure. Whether you’re surfing in Uluwatu, exploring the temples in Ubud, or shopping in Seminyak, having the right travel money card is essential. In Bali you are likely to pay for accommodation, food and entertainment as well as withdraw cash from ATMs with your card. So which is the best travel card to take with you?
Best Travel Money Cards for New Zealand
New Zealand is one of the most visited countries by Australians and is one of our closest neighbours. It is full of pristine and breathtaking wilderness, including walks, snow-covered mountains, and majestic fjords. In New Zealand, you are likely to pay for accommodation, food, transport, and entertainment, as well as withdraw cash from ATMs with your card. We have analysed 6 of the best overseas travel cards for Australians to take to New Zealand in 2024 and summarised their best points.
Prepaid Travel Cards
Prepaid travel cards are a popular and convenient option to include in your wallet when travelling internationally. They allow you to buy currency at a set exchange rate before you leave so you can withdraw money or make purchases overseas. They also offer a convenient and secure way to handle your money abroad, helping you avoid the pitfalls of carrying large amounts of cash or dealing with hefty foreign transaction fees on credit cards. So how do you find out quickly where to get one of these prepaid cards? To save you time, we have compared 5 prepaid cards for overseas […]
Best Debit Cards for Overseas Travel
Heading abroad can be an exciting adventure, but managing your travel money while overseas can sometimes be challenging. One of the best ways to ensure you get the most out of your money is by using a travel debit card. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the top travel debit cards in 2024, highlighting their key features, benefits, and how to choose the right one for your needs.
Best Credit Cards for Travel in 2024
Credit cards are an obvious choice for traveling due to their convenience. Choosing the right credit card for travel can significantly improve your travel experience. It provides benefits such as rewards, travel insurance, and low foreign transaction fees. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best credit cards for Australians traveling in 2024, discussing their features and benefits and how to choose the right one for your needs.
Best Travel Money Cards
I tested the travel money cards from Commbank, ANZ, Macquarie, Wise, Revolut, and Travelex by using them overseas. Then S Money compared their exchange rates, fees and services to 10 other cards available in Australia. Choosing the right travel money card really comes downs to 3 things Making sure the card has the currency you need. The exchange rate. Card fees – particularly ATM fees and currency conversion fees. With the best travel money card in hand, you can easily make payments whilst traveling overseas. It will make paying easier for shops, restaurants, hotels, and ATMs without getting slugged with […]
2022 AUD JPY Dollar Forecasts
This article looks at what the banks are predicting for the AUD to JPY exchange rate over the long term in 2022.
2022 AUD EUR Dollar Forecasts
This article looks at what the banks are predicting for the AUD to EUR exchange rate over the long term in 2022.
2022 AUD GBP Forecasts
This article looks at what the banks are predicting for the AUD to GBP exchange rate over the long term in 2022.
Inflation, Interest Rates and the Australian Dollar: How they are all connected
This week, the Australian dollar moved higher after recently released figures showed that inflation was on the rise. In fact, across the globe, exchange rates have been adjusting recently to higher than expected surges in inflation. But why does inflation change the value of the Australia dollar? Well, it’s because inflation and expectations of inflation have a direct influence on interest rates. Interest rates in turn, have a big impact on the value of a currency. This makes inflation, interest rates and the Australian dollar all connected. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), inflation is: An increase […]
The Australian Dollar rises above 75 cents as inflation increases
The AUD to USD exchange rate rose above 75 cents for only the second time since the end of July. At 12:50pm, the CPI or inflation data was released. It showed that prices in Australia are rising faster than previously forecasted. Here are some of the key points: Consumer prices rose 0.8 per cent during the September quarter (July, August and September). Prices are 3% higher than a year earlier. The increase was largely because of fuel which increased 7.1% and rising house prices which increased 3.3%. Interest rates are one of the big drivers of Australian dollar. Right […]
Heading to Japan? The AUD to JPY just hit a 3 year high
This week, the AUD to JPY exchange rate has risen to its highest level in over 3 years. It has been a tale of 2 stories. Firstly, the Australian dollar has been getting stronger against many major currencies. Secondly, and more importantly, the Japanese Yen has been much weaker. This means that it is now one of the best times to buy Japanese Yen with Australian Dollars in 2021. The Japanese yen has fallen in recent weeks, not just against the Australian dollar but against most other major currencies like the US dollar and Euro. Higher energy prices have driven […]
Why the Australian dollar is so weak against these major currencies
In the past 12 months, the Australian dollar has been sent lower against US dollar, New Zealand dollar and the British pound. The exchange rate is also slightly down against the Japan yen and Euro. It’s largely because of two large influences over the Australia dollar – interest rates and commodity prices. The strength or weakness of the Australian dollar exchange rate is also impacted by the value of the other currency. For example, if the US dollar gets stronger in its own right, then all other things being equal, the Australian dollar will weaken and the AUD to […]
2022 AUD NZD Dollar Forecasts
This article looks at what the banks are predicting for the AUD to NZD exchange rate over the long term in 2022.
Crown Currency vs S Money
Crown Currency and S Money both 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 2 currency […]
3 Trustworthy Alternatives to Crown Currency
Crown Currency is one of Australia’s biggest currency exchange services but they are not your only choice. Here are 3 currency exchange providers like Crown Currency that have some of the best exchange rates in Australia. S Money Travelex Travel Money Oz
Currency in Europe
A Travel Money Guide to Europe Travelling to Europe is considered a ‘right of passage’ by many Australians. In fact it is one of the most popular places to travel to from Australia. With countries like France, Germany, Italy and Spain there is no shortage of fabulous things to see, eat and experience. To make your savings go even further, read our easy to read guide on currency in Europe. This guide helps you with the following: The official currency of Europe The pros and cons of using a bank card in Europe What the Euro looks like The average […]
When is the Best Time to Exchange AUD to GBP?
Just after Christmas on December 27 2023, the AUD – GBP went up to 0.5362, making it the best time to exchange AUD to GBP in the last 12 months. The low point for the exchange rate (or the worst time to buy British Pounds) in the last year came on August 5, 2024 when it dropped to 0.5023. Is it a good time to buy British Pounds? While it’s nearly impossible to time the market perfectly, if you are travelling to the UK and need to buy some pounds, a higher AUD/GBP exchange rate is better for you. […]
