How much you spend in Fiji depends your budget. On average, for a week in Fiji on a budget we recommend $600, mid range we recommend $1500 and luxury we recommend from $3000 per week. That is $85 per day for budget, $215 for midrange and from $425 for luxury.
Yes you should definitely take cash to Fiji as no travel cards offer Fijian dollars including Wise Travel Money Card, Travelex, Travel Money Oz, Australia Post, CBA, Westpac, Citibank or HSBC. It is one of the best ways to take money to Fiji. This means that getting cash without paying large fees is hard in Fiji. Buying Fiji dollars before you leave will save you the international transaction fee of 3%, an ATM withdrawal fee of $7 and cash advance interest if you use a credit card.
The best travel card for Fiji does not charge for international transactions, does not charge for cash withdrawals at ATMs and you are able to use it within Australia as well. We suggest taking at least one credit card, like the BankWest Platinum Breeze or the ING One Low Rate and one debit card like the Macquarie Transaction debit card to reduce the cost of ATM withdrawals around Fiji.
No you can not use Australian dollars or US dollars in China. The currency used in China is the Chinese Yuan Renminbi, it is represented by the symbols 元 or ¥ and the 3 letter code is CNY. There are 7 banknotes in China and 3 main coins called yuan and jiaos.
Debit cards, prepaid cards and credit cards with Mastercard or Visa can be used in China in most places. Similar to Australia, American Express is also accepted but not as frequently, due to the costs American Express places on the seller. Best to avoid other types of cards as they might not be accepted.
To place most money on a travel money card, it’s best to do it online via direct deposit from your bank account in Australia. Some companies charge if you put money on via Bpay and most charge you to put money on a travel card in person.
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.