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If you’re making a one-off transfer, or regular payments to Fiji, there are a number of international money transfer services out there that you can use. The provider and method of transfer determines the cost and clearing time for the international money transfer. Whether you’re sending money to Fiji for personal or business purposes, give this page a read for a comparison of international money transfer providers and an overview of how to send and collect money in Fiji.
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You can use the table below to compare transfer companies which allow you to transfer funds to Fiji from Australia. Using the top of the table you can select to sort products using their minimum transfer amounts, transfer speed, transfer methods and finally the fee for online transfers. Always keep in mind that to compare exchange rates, the easiest way is to contact the service provider for the most up-to-date information.
Disclaimer: Exchange rates change often. Confirm the total cost with the provider before transferring money.
Most providers let you transfer money from Australia to Fiji, and let the recipient collect Fijian Dollars. Generally, specialist foreign exchange and international money transfer services tend to give better rates than the banks but be aware of fees and charges. Sometimes the fees for an international transfer can negate any saving that was made by going for a better rate.
Temo sends money from Australia to his family in Fiji about once a month. He wants to know which provider is going to give him the best deal. We’ve compared the cost and rates from a bank and a non-bank when sending money to Fiji to see which deal is better.
| Bank | International payments and foreign exchange provider | |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate | $1AUD = $1.5335 FJD | $1AUD = $1.6809 FJD |
| Transfer fee | $22.00 AUD | $20 AUD |
| Amount received for $1000 AUD (in Fijian Dollars) | $1533.50 FJD | $1674.95 FJD |
| Transfer time | Two to five business days. | Two business days. |
| Transfer options | Transfer directly to the recipient's bank account online. | Transfer to a nominated bank account. |
| Difference of | +$65.55 |
Rates are current on 21/10/2014.
When you’re looking at a money transfer offer, compare the features of the quote against other providers. Common features include:
In a global community, International payments are big business. There are a number of companies that let you send money to Fiji in a number of different ways. Each of the international payments providers has a secure online payment portal.
From the international money transfer providers we compare, the following providers let you send money to Fiji.
Are you stuck with no money in Fiji? There are ways a friend or relative in Australian can send money quickly for you to collect.
Some international payment providers let you pick cash up from a specific location in Fiji only minutes after the transfer has been completed in Australia. To collect the cash, you’ll need to provide the reference number that was given when the transfer was completed, you’ll also need to provide identification to prove you are who you say you are.
Western Union has over 150 locations in Fiji where you can collect cash.
Fenton Street Lami Town, Lami.
+679-3361101
Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
Shop 4-5, Dmc Complex,
Grantham Road, Suva.
+679-3214701
Open Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm & Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm.
Shop 7 & 8 Tevara Complex, Kings Road,
Nakasi, Suva.
+679-2410646
Open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm.
295 Superfresh Supermarket
G.P.O Box, Suva.
+679-3386085
Open 7am to 8pm Monday to Sunday.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists Fiji as safe destination for Australian travellers, so Australians visiting Fiji are advised to use normal degree of caution and safety precautions. For example, don’t go waving cash around in public. Check the latest news on DFAT’s website if you’re travelling to Fiji or want to inform someone of any travel precautions to Fiji.
Back to topTo send money to Fiji through any of the services mentioned on this page, you’ll need to register with the money transfer service first. The process to set up an account is pretty straight forward. You’ll need to provide some basic information about yourself, including: personal details, email, address and your driver’s licence number.
The requirements may be different if you’re transferring the funds from a branch or representative of the international payments service.
If you’re transferring directly to a payee’s bank account, you’ll need details of their bank account, including the SWIFT code of the recipient's bank account.
There are a number of options to send money to Fiji. Compare international money transfer companies by their rates, fees, minimum transfer amount and time it takes for the funds to clear in the recipient's bank account. If you want more information about sending money to Fiji, ask us a question using the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.
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