In this article we take a look at Travelex in New Zealand, their exchange rates and foreign currency services. Getting your travel money from the local Travelex branch is convenient but with a little planning (and ordering online) you can also save money for your next trip abroad.
Travelex New Zealand Exchange Rates – How do they Compare?
Travelex branches in NZ are a one stop shop, providing tons of helpful services to help you prep for an overseas trip. Travelex Australia provides foreign currency exchange, travel money cards, traveller’s cheques and foreign money transfer to bank accounts or cash pickup.
Travelex NZ Currency Exchange Rates vs the Banks
This travel money comparison table shows how much you could save on your next travel money purchase by ordering online for Travelex pickup vs the Average Bank Rate. This example shows you the situation where you want to change $NZD 2,000 for foreign cash, note the margins are compared to the current market mid-rate.
USD Travel Money - Compare
| Travel Money Providers Ratings & Reviews | Amount USD($) | Exchange Rate | Fee NZD | Total Cost | Currency Services | Delivery/Collect | Deal Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  Get great travel money rates from Travelex when you order online. More info▾ | 674.00 USD | 0.674 | 0^ | 2.01% | Online order, Branch pickup, Home delivery | 2-3 days | |
Banks - Average Rate    Average rate from selected banks. Click icons for each bank's costs. More info▾ | 642.62 USD 31 USD | 0.6502 | $10 | 6.57% | Branch | - |
Travelex NZ Exchange Rates – Savings Tip – Order Travel Cash Online for Better Currency Rates
Travelex provides an extensive and convenient branch network for people who prefer to do their foreign exchange in person at the local branch or last minute at the airport. This convenience comes at a cost with higher exchange rate margins, however, these can be minimised by pre-ordering your foreign cash online for pickup at the Travelex branch or another convenient location.
The important thing to know here is that you can get better rates online than available in branch.
Click on the link below to order your travel money online from Travelex and select to pick up at your foreign cash at your nearest located branch or even at the airport.
Order travel money online
Travelex Australia
Save money for your trip by ordering your foreign cash online from Travelex, you can still pickup your money in person at any Travelex branch.
Note a $10 collection fee applies for Travelex Australia foreign currency collections or Travelex home delivery orders that are under $NZD1,000.
Sending money abroad with Travelex
It is possible to send money abroad with Travelex however for better exchange rates we recommend for bank to bank transfers, it is always better to use a FX specialist:
- Find the best provider and rates with our comparison calculator.
- Consider much cheaper and better options such as XE, OFX and CurrencyOnline.
Order foreign cash online for pick-up at your local Travelex branch or the airport – Save Time & Money.
Further Reading
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Updated: 26 Feb, 2019
New Zealand Dollar Jumps After RBNZ Says It Won’t Lower Interest Rates
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Updated: 26 Feb, 2019
Australian Dollar in the Headlines This Week; Latest RBA Forecasts Due
With a number of Australian data releases, RBA statements and forecasts on the economic calendar, the Australian dollar is likely to be in the headlines this week, for good or bad.
Updated: 3 Feb, 2019
US Dollar Posts Worst Day in 7 Weeks After Fed Cuts Interest Rate Forecasts
The US dollar was sold heavily on Thursday in the aftermath of midweek announcements by the Federal Reserve. Though the Fed raised US interest rates by 25 basis points, as widely expected, it lowered its expectations for rate hikes in 2019, to the disappointment of dollar investors.
Updated: 20 Dec, 2018
Australian Dollar Lacks Inspiration Following RBA Minutes, Looks Cheap Versus CAD, JPY
The Australian dollar continues to stagnate in the aftermath of Monday’s RBA meeting minutes and ahead of this week’s meeting of the US Federal Reserve. Barring surprises, the Aussie is likely to remain well supported against the British pound, Canadian dollar and Japanese yen.
Updated: 18 Dec, 2018
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