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 $NZD 2,000 for foreign cash, note the margins are compared to the current market mid-rate.
USD Travel Money
| Travel Money Providers | Amount USD($) | Exchange Rate | Fee NZD | Total Cost | Currency Services | Delivery/Collect | Deal Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 More info▾ | 636.60 USD Compare | 0.6366 | 0^ | 2.18% | Online order, Branch pickup, Home delivery | 2-3 days | |
Banks - Average Rate    Average rate from selected banks. More info▾ | 608.06 USD 29 USD | 0.6152 | $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
AUD/NZD at 10-Week High and “Likely to Run Higher From Here”
The Australian dollar-New Zealand dollar exchange rate rose on Friday to a 10-week high as traders continue to make bets on monetary policy divergence between the RBA and RBNZ. Even higher rates are expected by teams at TD Securities and Societe Generale.
Last update: 5 Apr, 2019
Get Ready for Sterling’s “Big Finish”; Australian Dollar at 2-Week Low
Goldman Sachs is backing British MPs to soon find a way through the current political deadlock, after which a “big finish” is expected by the British pound. Meanwhile, pessimism surrounds the Australian and New Zealand dollars, both of which have fallen to multi-week lows.
Last update: 2 Apr, 2019
Banks Bet Against Aussie, Kiwi Dollar
For much of this year, banks have been betting on further Australian dollar deprecation, but after last week’s RBNZ shocker, they have also given a thumbs down to the New Zealand dollar.
Last update: 30 Mar, 2019
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BER rates Travelex UK 4 stars for exchange rates (when you order online) and 5 stars for the usability of their website and apps and 4 stars for customer service.