Advantages of travel money cards
- Pre-load your funds. Depositing your money on the card in advance can help you to stick to a budget, though you can always reload if needed.
- Multiple currencies. You can convert Australian dollars into several supported currencies (great for a multi-country trip) and avoid currency conversion fees.
- Locked-in exchange rates. When you put money on the card it's converted to the local currency based on the exchange rate at that time. This means you don't have to worry about a sudden spike in exchange rates costing you more money.
- Frequent flyer points. The Qantas Pay prepaid card means you'll earn frequent flyer points for your spending both overseas and in Australia.
- ATM fees. Many travel money cards don't charge overseas ATM fees.

I am travelling to Europe next year. When I withdraw cash from an ATM using my Visa Debit card, do I press savings or credit?
Hi Mon,
Thanks for your question.
The button you need to select at the ATM will depend on the card you’re using. If you could please confirm the card you’re planning on using, we can try to provide you with more specific assistance.
I hope this has helped.
Thanks,
Sally
I am travelling on a cruise from australia to nz. I’ll be taking a debit card and small amount of cash. Can you tell me the most inexpensive way to shop/exchange currency please; exchange AUD for NZD at the airport, on board or in NZ, exchange at a bank or a Currency Exchange agency or use my debit card (ANZ) for purchases? Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Hi Theresa,
Thanks for your question.
As a financial comparison service, we are unable to provide our users with any specific recommendations regarding products, providers, or strategies. In regards to currency exchange, the best option will largely depend on the exchange rate at the time, your financial situation, and who you are banking with.
I would suggest that you research the Currency Exchange options that are available to you at the airports you are departing from and arriving at and compare the associated fees and exchange rates with the currency conversion fees and foreign transaction fees of your debit card. Consider these costs in conjunction with your financial circumstances and travel plans to determine which option is best for you.
For further travel money tips and information while you’re travelling in New Zealand, please see our New Zealand Travel Money Guide. Please ensure to read through the relevant product disclosure statement and terms and conditions of the card to ensure that you got everything covered before you travel.
I hope this has helped.
Thanks,
Sally
Dear sir or madam, I am traveling to the USA Feb 2016 can take out of the country Australia, $300.000 USD and my intent is to bank it in a USA bank for holiday use and apply for a visa card in the USA, what rule regulation is there for cash, thank you.
Hi Peni,
Thanks for your question.
You can carry an unlimited amount of money into and out of Australia, however, you must declare cash in Australian and foreign currency if the combined value is A$10,000 or more, and you must declare non-cash forms of money when asked by an Australian Border Force or police officer. You may find this page from AUSTRAC to read more about travelling from Australia with money.
For further travel money advice, please see our US travel money guide.
I hope this has helped.
Thanks,
Sally
I am travelling to India, is a travel card the best to have in India, can the Indian Rupee be loaded onto a travel card??
Or am I best to just use my ANZ credit card ?
Hi Angie,
Thank you for your questions.
At this time, no Australian prepaid travel money cards allow you to load Indian Rupee on the card. If you were to use a travel money card or a debit card, you may wish to consider one that comes with no foreign currency conversion fee.
For other options, you can visit our travel money guidefor traveling in India
I hope this has helped.
Thanks,
Sally
What are the costs involved in using a qantas travel card in Europe with Euro loaded into it? What exchange rate do they use?
Hi Alan,
Thanks for your question.
If you are referring to the Qantas Cash Card, there are no fees involved in purchasing the card or for loading or reloading funds onto your card. However, there is an ATM withdrawal fee of EUR 1.50 per withdrawal made in Europe. If you don’t have the correct currency loaded onto your card, you will be charged a currency conversion fee of 3% when completing the transaction.
The Qantas Cash Card’s foreign exchange rate is determined by MasterCard plus a currency conversion fee of 3.00% of the transaction value. You can view the exchange rates on the Qantas Cash Card website under the ‘Currencies’ tab. These exchange rates are updated daily.
I hope this has answered your questions.
Thanks,
Sally