Canberra Currency Exchange Hot Spots

Beat the money changer rates with a prepaid travel card

Going to a currency exchange before a holiday can be exciting, but you will often be paying hidden fees that are baked into the exchange rate.

With a prepaid travel card from Wise, you get the market exchange rate (the one you see on Google) with low fees and complete transparency.

Currency Exchange in Canberra

Currency exchange can be daunting, so let us help you find the best places in Canberra to exchange money.

Here's a snapshot of the other options including ordering currency online and picking it up in person.

Where to exchange money in Canberra

Canberra has a range of different money changers. This is the best way to get popular currency quickly.

You can save on currency exchange even through a bank. Most people try to avoid using a bank, but they are the best option for uncommon or exotic currencies. Due to the larger stocks and variety of currencies, bank exchange rates will be comparatively better than money changers.

Most banks don't hold currency in each branch. So if you do want to use your bank to buy currency, you'll need to order it online and pick it up from the local branch.

Money Changer Address Phone
Travel Money Oz Canberra Centre, Shop EGK24/148 Bunda St 1300 820 856
Travelex Canberra Centre, EG11B, Bunda St (02) 6257 0428
Unimoni Shop 2, 13-15 Garema Place (02) 6129 0301
Travelex Jolimont Centre, c/o Australia Post, 53-73 Alinga St (02) 6247 2496

Get better exchange rates online

Quite often, ordering online is the cheapest and easiest way to buy currency. It usually takes between 2 and 5 business days before the currency is ready, so you can't do it at the last minute.

How to order currency online

1

Select your currency and amount Then choose delivery or pick-up

2

Pay Pay by card, Bpay or bank transfer

3

Get your cash In 2-5 business days

Money exchange reviews

Travel Money Oz Review

Travel Money Oz have excellent service both in-store and over the phone. They have very good rates online, but store rates vary. There are no fees and ID is required for amounts over $1000.

Unimoni (formally UAE Exchange)

Unimoni (formally known as UAE Exchange) have friendly, professional service with some of the best exchange rates for cash. There are bank limits for eftpos and photo ID is required.

Travelex

Travelex have an exceptional range of products, payment options and a good stock of currencies. Their foreign exchange rates are much better if you order online and pick up in-store.

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Last updated
December 23rd, 2022