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How to Exchange Currency in Australia

Whether you are arriving in Australia and have non-Australian currency that you want to change into Australian dollars, or you are about to depart and would like to purchase foreign currency, the process of exchanging currency in Australia is simple. You can change money at most banks or visit a licensed money changer. If you need Australian currency, you can also withdraw it from your bank account by using any of the thousands of automatic teller machines around Australia.

Instructions

- 1
  Gather the amount of money you want to exchange.
- 2
  Review the exchange rates offered by the different banks and licensed money changers in Australia, as well as their fees for currency exchange services. The major banks in Australia are Australia New Zealand Bank (ANZ), National Australia Bank (NAB), Commonwealth Bank, St. George and Westpac. American Express and Travelex are additional options for you.
- 3
  Choose a currency exchange provider. Take the currency you want to change to the service counter. Tell the person working there that you want to exchange your currency and what currency you would like it changed into.
- 4
  Receive and count your money.