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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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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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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Among the top ten of the costliest cities in the world (according to the Mercer 2015 Cost of Living Survey), Shanghai and Beijing feature highly. The reason Chinese cities have jumped in this year’s rankings are due to the ongoing strengthening of the Chinese yuan, […]
Read moreEver wondered whether it was cheaper to get drunk in Dublin or Sydney? We looked into which city provided the cheapest pint of Guinness and compared the results. There is nothing like enjoying a beer with friends, no matter where you are. We’re big beer […]
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