Claire Millard Fintech copy and content writer

Claire Millard is a content and copywriter with a specialty in international finance and 10 years experience working in-agency and as a contractor, with some of the most innovative financial service organisations in the world. Her work has featured in The Times and The Telegraph, as well as industry magazines and leading personal finance blogs.

Having lived in 5 different countries over the past 10 years, Claire is particularly interested in helping expats, travellers and anyone else living an international lifestyle to navigate the complexities of managing money across currencies, even if it means spending most of her working life squinting at a screen trawling the Ts&Cs and interpreting bank small print.

Latest articles by Claire Millard

Best Credit Cards without Foreign Transaction Fees in Australia 2025

Best Credit Cards without Foreign Transaction Fees in Australia Using a card to transact overseas is secure and convenient. Credit cards can be appealing because they often also offer perks and rewards as you spend. However, they may come with hefty fees for overseas use […]

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What’s the exchange rate of the American Express card? 2025

What’s the exchange rate of the American Express card? 2025 American Express is a popular card network which issues credit and charge cards in Australia for personal and business use. There are plenty of American Express cards to choose from, and all of them can […]

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What’s the exchange rate of the 28 degrees card? 2025

What’s the exchange rate of the 28 degrees card? 2025 The Latitude 28 Degrees Card – officially called the Latitude 28° Global Platinum Mastercard – is a credit card with some great travel perks, rewards and benefits, available to customers in Australia. The Latitude 28 […]

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Best way to send a large amount of money to a family member online 2025

Best way to send a large amount of money to a family member online (domestic & international) 2025 Sending a high value payment can be a daunting task. You’ll need to make sure you’re using a reputable provider, which offers low fees and a fast, […]

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How to send international transfers over A$10,000: Full guide 2025

How to send international transfers over A$10,000: Full guide 2025 You can easily send high value payments both locally and internationally, through your bank or with a third party provider.  If you’re sending payments of over 10,000 AUD in value, the transfer is likely to […]

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Bendigo Bank Travel Card Review – All About Bendigo Cash Passport

Bendigo Bank Travel Card Review – All About Bendigo Cash Passport Bendigo Bank offers a standalone travel card called the Cash Passport, which is issued through the Mastercard network, and which lets you hold and spend 10 currencies conveniently. As the card isn’t linked to […]

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Best CurrencyFair alternatives for sending money abroad in 2025

Best CurrencyFair alternatives for sending money abroad in 2025 CurrencyFair lets you send money from Australia in 20+ currencies, to 150+ countries, with a flat fee and competitive exchange rates. However, because different international money transfer providers all set their own fees and exchange rates, […]

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Wise vs WorldFirst – A Full Comparison 2025

Wise vs WorldFirst – A Full Comparison 2025 Wise and WorldFirst both offer multi-currency account and payment services to businesses in Australia. Wise also serves personal customers. Both services have great ways to hold, receive, send and spend a range of foreign currencies – but […]

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Wise vs WorldRemit – A Full Comparison 2025

Wise vs WorldRemit – A Full Comparison 2025 Wise and WorldRemit are both non-bank specialists in international payments, serving customers in Australia. WorldRemit is a specialist in transfers only, and offers an impressive selection of ways to pay out money, including cash collection and delivery […]

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OFX vs TorFX – A Full Comparison in 2025 

OFX vs TorFX – A Full Comparison in 2025 If you need to find better ways to manage international payments and foreign exchange, either for yourself or your business, you might have heard of both OFX and TorFX, which are non-bank currency specialists. OFX and […]

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Debit vs Credit Card: How do they work and why does it matter? 2025

Debit vs Credit Card: How do they work and why does it matter? 2025 If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between a debit and a credit card, this guide is for you. Debit vs credit cards may look the same – but they work […]

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Best bank accounts for a non-resident in Australia 2025

Best bank accounts for a non-resident in Australia 2025 To open a bank account in Australia you’ll often find you need to be a legal full time resident, or planning to move there in the near future. Banks like Commbannk allow you to apply from […]

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Qantas Pay Travel Card Review 2025

Qantas Pay Travel Card Review 2025 The Qantas Pay travel card – previously called the Qantas Travel Money card – is offered to Qantas frequent flyers to make spending overseas simple. Cards can hold 10 major currencies, with no ongoing fees. But is it the […]

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Wise Business Account Requirements in Australia 2025

Wise Business Account Requirements in Australia 2025 Wise Business offers Australian customers international account and card services which can make it simple and cheap to manage your business finances in multiple currencies. Accounts can hold 40+ currencies and offer linked debit and expense cards for […]

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Qantas Business Card: Benefits and Requirements 2025

Qantas Business Card: Benefits and Requirements 2025 Qantas works in partnership with several major Australian banks to offer business credit cards. These cards all have their own features and fees, but offer ways to earn Qantas rewards and travel perks like lounge access. This guide […]

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NAB Business Card: Benefits and Requirements in 2025

NAB Business Card: Benefits and Requirements in 2025 NAB offers several different business card options, including credit cards, a Visa debit card and charge cards. If you’re looking for ways to manage your business spending, NAB may be able to help. This guide walks through […]

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Westpac business card: Benefits and Requirements

Westpac Business Card: Benefits and Requirements in 2025 Westpac is a popular and trusted bank in Australia, with a broad range of account and card services, including business and corporate cards. You can apply for a Westpac business debit card if you have an eligible […]

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Using your ANZ Card Overseas: The Rundown 2025

Using your ANZ Card Overseas: The Rundown 2025 ANZ offers several different card options which can be handy for paying and making cash withdrawals. You might have the ANZ Visa, the ANZ Access Visa, an ANZ Plus card, or an ANZ credit card. So – […]

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Tax implications of receiving money from overseas to Australia 2025

Tax implications of receiving money from overseas to Australia 2025 If you’re receiving money from overseas, to a bank account in Australia, you’ll need to check if there are any tax implications. Depending on the reason for the payment you may be obliged to report […]

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5 Best Free Business Accounts 2025

5 Best free Business Accounts 2025 Getting a business account is essential as soon as you have to send or receive payments on behalf of your business. It makes sense when you’re just starting out to look for an account with low or no fees, […]

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Best Online Business Accounts in 2025: A Full Guide

Best Online Business Accounts in 2025: A Full Guide If you’re starting a business you need a business account to help you hold your company funds separately to your personal spending account. Online accounts can be a choice for a startup, SME or sole proprietorship. […]

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How to open a business account in Canada from Australia in 2025: A Full Guide

How to open a business account in Canada from Australia in 2025: A Full Guide If you’ve opened – or are planning on opening a business in Canada, you need a business bank account to keep your personal and company finances separate. This makes it […]

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Using a CommBank card abroad 2025

Using a CommBank card abroad 2025 CommBank is a popular choice in Australia for day to day banking needs at home – but what about when you travel? Can you use your normal CommBank card for spending and withdrawals overseas? What steps do you need […]

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Wise Business vs Airwallex: 2025 Guide

Wise Business vs Airwallex: 2025 Guide Airwallex is a provider of global accounts and cards, with a specific focus on digital businesses and ecommerce sellers. Wise Business offers multi-currency business account and card services, as well as fast, low cost international transfers. Services are similar […]

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Best International Business Account 2025

Best International Business Account 2025 Having a separate business account is essential to keep your personal and company finances apart – and may even be mandatory depending on the type of business entity you have. If you transact internationally – taking customer payments from overseas, […]

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Wise vs Up Travel Card: 2025 Guide

Wise vs Up Travel Card: 2025 Guide Wise is a global provider of multi-currency account and card services, as well as fast, low cost international transfers. Up is backed by Bendigo Bank and offers convenient global spending with the Up card, with low overall costs. […]

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How to avoid international ATM fees 2025

How to avoid international ATM fees 2025 Having some cash in your pocket when you travel is reassuring – and in some countries where card payments are less common, it may be essential. However, using an ATM abroad can mean you run into international ATM […]

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Wise card vs 28 Degrees: A Full Comparison 2025

Wise card vs 28 Degrees: A Full Comparison on Features and Fees 2025 The Wise card and the 28 Degrees Global Platinum Mastercard both offer easy ways to spend and make cash withdrawals at home and abroad, with no foreign transaction fee to pay for […]

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Wise Card vs Travelex Card: A Full Comparison 2025

Wise Card vs Travelex Card: A Full Comparison 2025 Travel money cards are a convenient – and very often, cheap – way to spend and make withdrawals when you’re away from home. But what’s best between the Wise card and the Travelex card? The Wise […]

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Wise Card vs Commbank Travel Card: A Full Comparison 2025

Wise Card vs Commbank Travel Card: A Full Comparison 2025 If you’re looking for a travel card which can help you conveniently and cheaply spend in foreign currencies – either when you travel or when you shop online with international retailers – you may have […]

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