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Category Archives: Money Saving Tips

Saving money isn’t hard once you have the right information.
These blogs are for anyone that is interested in finding ways to save money, particularly when it comes to currency conversion.
Arm yourself with the right tips, tools, links and calculators to make sure you get more out of your money.

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Is It Cheaper to Buy Currency Abroad?

Posted on January 23, 2018March 16, 2020 by Oscar Murray

It can be cheaper to buy your currency abroad rather than at home, but it depends on your holiday destination. Why it is sometimes cheaper to buy currency abroad?   As a general rule of thumb, holiday destinations that are very popular with Australians tend […]

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The Best Time to Lock in Your Exchange Rate

Posted on December 30, 2017October 21, 2021 by Oscar Murray

Locking in your exchange rate can make your day – or cost you thousands. Whether you need to pick up some currency before an overseas holiday, or regularly send money overseas, we look at when you can lock in an exchange rate and the best […]

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Exchange Rates: How to Work Out If You Are Getting Ripped Off

Posted on December 14, 2017October 29, 2018 by Oscar Murray

Exchanging money from one currency to another doesn’t need to be complicated, but it’s important to make sure you’re getting the best deal. Foreign exchange businesses make money every time we buy and sell currency. We’ll explore the common ways currency exchanges charge fees and […]

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3 Shocking Fees You’re Paying On Every Overseas Trip

Posted on December 13, 2017April 1, 2019 by Oscar Murray

Do you use a credit or debit card overseas? This article explores the fees you might be paying each time you travel overseas. A recent study by The Currency Shop found that 49.8% of Australians travelling overseas mainly used their debit or credit card from […]

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Why CBA’s 70% Reduction in International Transfer Fees is Laughable

Posted on October 31, 2017October 21, 2021 by Oscar Murray

CBA announced a reduction in international transfer fees. We look at why this change doesn’t make much difference. With 80% of Australians still using their bank to make transfers overseas, any reduction in fees is welcome. However, Australian banks continue to put outrageous margins on […]

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