Travelex Foreign Currency

Travelex is one of Australia's leading providers of travel money services, and have a travel money card, foreign currency exchange and international money transfers. Travelex buy and sell almost every global currency. There are over 40 foreign currencies to choose from. As well as offering an extensive range of international currencies, Travelex does not charge any commission fees, plus, you won't have to look far to find a Travelex outlet as they're in most international airports and major cities.

If you're looking to buy or sell foreign cash, Travelex is worth a look. Order foreign currencies online from the comfort of your home and pick up your cash on your way to the airport, or when you're at the airport prior to boarding your flight.

Travelex foreign exchange rates

When you order foreign cash online, you can see the rate you'll receive and the total foreign currency amount you'll get for Australian dollars you want to exchange. Keep in mind that the online sell rates you see for purchases of foreign cash may differ from the rates you'll get in-store. Travelex guarantees that you'll get the best rate online compared to non-promotional in-store rates.

It's easy enough to compare Travelex's rates against other foreign exchange providers, it just requires a little research and jumping between websites.

What currencies can I order through the Travelex Online Foreign Currency service?

Ordering cash through Travelex gives you access to over 40 international currencies, from common international currencies like United States Dollars and Euros to exotic currencies like Qatari Rial and Vanuatu Vatu.

When you purchase foreign cash online, you can choose from the following international currencies.

How do I buy Travelex Foreign Currency?

Travelex Foreign Currency can be purchased online and collected in-store, or you can purchase foreign cash from any Travelex retail outlet. Online and retail outlet foreign exchange rates may vary.

Buying foreign cash online:

Buy foreign cash online through the Travelex website. Select the store or airport terminal, and pick when you want to collect the currency. The rate is locked in at the time the order is confirmed.

Online order limits:

• Minimum online order: AU$500.
• Maximum online order in one transaction: AU$5,000.
• Combined maximum order value in a 24 hour period is AU$10,000.
• Combined maximum order value in a 21 day period is AU$20,000.

Online foreign currency payment methods

Pay using a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card or BPAY. The funds won't be available to collect right away, it's at least one day before your foreign cash is ready if you pay by a credit card and three days with BPAY. Credit card and debit card payments are made at the time of ordering the foreign currency while BPAY payments must be made within 12 hours of confirming the quote.

Paying with a card

Debit or credit card transactions will incur a card surcharge; Mastercard debit charges 0.77%, Mastercard credit charges 0.94%, Visa debit charges 0.72% and Visa credit charges 1%. In addition, for credit card purchases, your card issuer may charge a separate cash advance fee. These fees are non-refundable.

BPAY payments

These do not attract a card surcharge and the BPAY payment must come from your account.

How do I pick up my foreign currency?

Select where you want to collect your cash when order currency online. Choices are the airport or from a Travelex outlet. Most major airports in Australia are covered and a quick search for Travelex outlets shows locations all over Australia.

If you paid for the foreign currency by credit card or debit card, you'll need to provide the following when you collect your cash.

• The card the order was paid for with,
• A print out of the confirmation of the order or your order reference number,
• Identification, like your passport or driver's licence.

You'll need to sign when the cash is collected and the person who made, and paid, for the order has to be the person who picks up the money.

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