Australian Dollars

[pusskin]

What is the best way to take Australian dollars to Aussie?
Do you lose money for any unspent dollars?

[jno]

I don't quite understand - if you've got Australian dollars, take them in your pocket?

[EcclesCake]

I rarely take local currency unless I'm going to the back of beyond. ATMs are much more convenient IMHO.

[boxtops]

why don't you just use the cashpoints over there when you get there?

[TWR]

We are getting enough to bye drinks when we go, then change currency when we get there, I use the P.O. & on your return take what you have brought back to the P.O.

[pusskin]

Ah, use the cash points when I get there!
Was thinking --should I take half English and half Dollars?.
Or use my N. West card for transfer of monies while in Perth.

[Buenchico]

As Boxtops suggest, the simplest (and almost certainly the cheapest) way to get Ozzie dollars is to use your UK debit card in Ozzie cash machines. Simply remember to advise your bank in advance that you'll be making withdrawals overseas.

[jno]

I'd say just buy them when you land, exchange unused ones as you leave. Top up from ATMs. But there are so many exchange bureaux, and ATMs, here and there there's no way of predicting who will give the best rates.

[boxtops]

check what your bank will charge for cash withdrawals, it's not that much with some of the banks. I never carry cash more than I need, on holiday.

[jno]

I've got a Saga cedit card (Visa) which doesn't charge extra commission when you use it abroad; which I recommend.

http://www.saga.co.uk/money/saga-credit-card.aspx

[boxtops]

Nationwide's pretty good too, both the debit and credit cards.

[Buenchico]

Crossed posts!

You only need to take enough dollars (in cash) to see you through the first few days. (e.g. for your taxi from the airport). Thereafter just use your debit card, either to make purchases directly or at cash machines.

[pusskin]

You Abers are so helpfull. My minds boggling at all the things we have to do before this hol. So, will take advice from you all.
Thank you so much x pusskin

[TWR]

I normaly take about 50 OZ from the UK Pusskin, & get the rest changed there.

[pusskin]

You guys are terrific, thanks for all the tips x

[237SJ]

Don`t use your debit card to make purchases. Using a debit card is just about the most expensive way to make purchases abroad due to hidden loading charges. Use a credit card instead.

[TWR]

What part you going?

[pusskin]

Leederville Perth TWR -- for 4 weeks.

[spudqueen]

Apply for a Post Office credit card, you pay no fees when making purchases abroad and there are no cash fees when buying foreign currency at a Post Office.
http://www.postoffice.co.uk/credit-card?RMGPOPPC=post+office+credit+card&campaignid=PPC_CC&;AFFCLIEPO=202

[TWR]

Hong Kong>>Brisbane Sep. Month.

[pusskin]

Thanks for all your helpfull replies abers x