HSBC and Citibank have the best travel money cards for Canada. Both have lots of ATMs within Singapore, both offer fantastic exchange rates for the Canadian dollar and both offer ‘no international transaction fees’.
Yes, you should bring cash to Canada and buy Canadian dollars before you travel to Canada. It’s one of the best ways to take money to Canada from Australia. Having Canadian dollars on hand when you arrive at the airport will make your life a lot easier. The airport is also the most expensive place to exchange currency, so you will save a lot of money as well. Even though Canada is card friendly, having cash on hand will always be handy for small purchases, tipping and paying for transport.
The best travel card for Canada is the Wise Multi Currency card for tap or swipe large transactions like accommodation and restaurants. Wise offers the best exchange rate for Canadian dollars globally and charges no international transaction fees. HSBC Global and Citibank Plus cards are the best for ATM withdrawals and great exchange rates for Canadian dollars. Both these cards charge no international transaction fee and can be used within Australia without penalties. The best travel credit cards for Canada are the BankWest Platinum Breeze and ING One Low Rate as they have the lowest interest rates on the market […]
The currency in Bali is the Indonesian rupiah. They have 6 banknotes called rupiah and 5 coins called sen. The most common notes you’ll probably be dealing with are the blue Rp. 50,000 banknotes or the reddish-pink Rp. 100,000.
Yes Bali does take debit cards especially those linked to Mastercard or Visa, less so with American Express. Most debit cards issued in Australia will work in Bali and it’s best to advise your bank that you are travelling to Bali before you leave so they don’t cancel your card while you are away. Debit cards work in a similar way to in Australia, tap and pay or punch in your digits and pay. Always accept the local currency when the DCC screen appears to save money.
You should take both cash and a card to Bali. A travel money card is better than cash for security reasons and that in most places in Bali you can pay with a card. No one can access your cash unless they have your 4 digit pin. If you lose your travel money card you can quickly report it lost or stolen to stop unauthorised transactions. Cash is better for tipping, on transport and in markets.
Like all reputable money exchanges, we are registered with AUSTRAC and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC).
S Money complies with the relevant laws pertaining to privacy, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance. This means you are required to provide I.D. when you place an order. It also means the order must be paid for by the same person ordering the currency and you must show your identification again when receiving your order.