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Best way to take money to Fiji

The 5 Best Ways to Take Money to Fiji

It’s a fact. Australians love Fiji. We love Fiji so much that we account for 42% of the island nation’s annual visitors. After all, what’s not to love? Fiji tempts us with its stunning beaches, laid back culture, and crystalline waters. So how do you get the most out of this Soft Coral Capital of the World and its 300+ islands? Finding the right travel money options will help you make the most of your time away AND will save you money in the long run. The best way to take money overseas, to Fiji from Australia? We recommend choosing […]

Thai Baht

Currency in Thailand

A Travel Money Guide to Thailand If you’re one of the roughly 800,000 Australians heading to Thailand this year, you’ll undoubtedly want to get the most out of your holiday. Whether you’re heading to Phuket, enjoying a stopover in Bangkok, or ready to explore the mountains near Chiang Mai, your trip will go a lot more smoothly if you’re up to speed on Thailand’s currency and payment systems.   The currency Thailand uses The currency used in Thailand is called the Thai baht. It is the official currency in Thailand and is represented by the international code THB and the […]

how much spending money for USA

How Much Spending Money You’ll Need in the USA for 1, 2 or 4 Weeks

It’s not an easy task to figure out how much spending money to take to the USA. The United States keeps you on your toes with every American state (and sometimes even individual cities within states) imposing its own tax rates and rules. Those rates and rules will affect everything you buy, from your Statue of Liberty souvenirs to tickets to a baseball game. In Montana, for instance, there’s no sales tax. But in Louisiana, it’s 10%. All of that means there’s no standard budget you can apply to every state. On top of that, how much you spend will […]

Best ways to take money to Europe

The 6 Best Ways to Take Money to Europe

Thanks to the proliferation of a single currency (the euro is the official currency of 19 European nations) and the global rise in plastic payments and ATMs, it’s easier than ever to carry cash across Europe. You no longer have to worry (for the most part) about exchanging money as you cross every border. Nor do you need to load yourself up with travellers cheques before you go. But with many more money options out there – credit cards, debit cards, travel money cards, or cold, hard cash – it can also be harder than ever to figure out what […]

Best Ways to Take Money to New Zealand

The 6 Best Ways to Take Money to New Zealand

New Zealand already has so much in common with Australia that you could be forgiven for thinking you could use your Aussie dollars in the Land of the Long White Cloud. Not so. Instead, you’ll need to convert your Aussie dollar into the local NZ dollar. But what exactly is the best way to take money overseas, from Australia to New Zealand? Our advice: combine a few of our top six options to get the most flexibility: Paying with your Australian debit card Buying a prepaid travel money card Pay with a credit card Take Australian dollars to exchange in […]

Best Ways to Take Money to Japan

The 7 Best Ways to Take Money to Japan

Japan is renowned for being technologically advanced yet cash is still the most predominant payment method across the country. In fact, four out of five purchases are still made with cash. Which raises the question: what’s the best way to take money overseas, specifically to Japan from Australia? With foreign-friendly ATMs still somewhat elusive and over-the-counter card payments patchy, the best way to take money to Japan involves combining a number of options:   Paying with your Australian debit card Buying a prepaid travel money card Paying with a credit card Taking Australian dollars to exchange in Japan Buying Japanese yen […]