By: dgbrown_98
13/08/2009
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You can compare the best currency exchange rates from the Australian banks all in one place at http://bestexchangerates.com.au
There's also some handy tips on how to get the best rates, hope this helps! |
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By: ecchi.gaijin
2/12/2008
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| Not sure what amounts of money you are taking out of an ATM, but isn't $500 usually a per transaction max? $10 on $500 would equate to a 2 cent variance on the exchange rate, which doesn't sound very cheap to me. |
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By: flamebaiter
2/12/2008
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| That is the method I always use. I pay a fee for a none bank ATM and no exchange rate discount in the banks favour. The ATM fee is about $10 for an overseas ATM. It is way out in front of trying to send money and/or changing money. |
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By: en_bt
28/11/2008
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| Citibank, Wacovia etc......Tut...Tut. |
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By: en_bt
28/11/2008
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"msbroadf" - why did you decide to change AUD when it was in its worse freefall - a month or three earlier would have been more opportune. Luckily you're still in front though due to the $Oz tanking it even more !
And why use a bank to give you a "rip-off" rate on such a large transaction ? |
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By: racqu22
7/11/2007
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That seems like a great idea, I'll have to look into it, thanks! maybe they were welcoming to you because of your large deposit sum..? I wonder if they would open an account for a say $1000.
Can you recommend any American banks? and do you know if there are any set up fees etc. many thanks |
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By: bomberbernie36
17/10/2007
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| i am also wanting to know where to get the best exchange rate i am going to hawaii this weekend and i need to change currency |
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22/07/2006
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By: lionheart392001
14/07/2006
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| You are so right. The banks have a Converter on their websites but try to get the exchange rate they advertise within 15 minutes of you arriving there.I am aware that the rates fluctuate but not as much as I found out & they do not allow you to print the information. |
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By: robertchow22
26/06/2006
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| The bank charge you a fee to do your business and clobber you with their exchage rate at the same time. I you bought a bank draft and try to get your money back because of changing circumstances they'll take you to the dry cleaner. |
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25/08/2005
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By: aztrix
21/08/2005
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Howzit Folks?
I've found that the banks screw you big time. I transfer money all over the world and use xe.com which consistemtly outperforms the banks. Even if you don't use them it is worthwhile comparing with your bank rate.
Cheers
Aztrix |
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By: hgrossmith
16/08/2005
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| Just a thought can you not put the lot on your credit card? |
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By: msbroadf
1/08/2005
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| I have transferred large amounts of $A to US$ (>$A150k) recently to purchase property in the US. You need to open a US bank account using your passport. Get the US banks routing (ABA) number (usually 9 digit number). Then walk into your aussie bank, and give them the routing number of the US bank, and the amount to be transferred. They will give you the rate and make the transfer. I highly recommend using direct bank-bank transfers rather than using a third party as you will get the best rate. |
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By: waynejoann_berge
19/07/2005
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| I WOULD LIKE TO NO HOW I AM ALL EAR'S |
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By: goosmurf
30/05/2005
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Interbank transfer?? These usually happen much closer to the spot rate.
I'm assuming you don't intend to carry a hundred Gs out in cash :) |
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By: adrianjonbrown
30/05/2005
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| I've been thinking about changing AUS dollars into US dollars - when you get over the hundred thousand dollar range, surely you don't use people like Travelex? What is the cheapest way to exchange lots of Australian money to foreign currency? |
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