In this article we show you how to save money if you find yourself looking for Foreign Cash in the Brisbane CBD.
The centre of Brisbane offers a unique combination of culture and lifestyle, you can catch some modern art at GOMA, be amazed by the Muttaburrasaurus dinosaur bones at the Queensland museum and follow this up with a swim at South Bank Streets Beach.
You may also be in the Brisbane CBD doing some last minute shopping; picking up a backpack for an overseas trip or perhaps ducking out of work to grab some foreign cash for a business trip. Before you hit the streets you are better off ordering your foreign cash online from Travelex and then picking up the cash at a Post Office branch near to where you live or work.
You will find that you can save a couple of percent on the exchange rate margin by pre-ordering your cash. Our Review of Auspost exchange rates includes the following table that shows you an example of how much you can save.
| Currency | Amount | Branch Rate | Online Rate | Branch Cost | Online Cost | Online Saving | Saving % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | $500 | 0.6924 | 0.7138 | $722.14 | $700.48 | $21.66 | 3% |
| EUR | €500 | 0.5852 | 0.6033 | $854.41 | $828.78 | $25.63 | 3% |
| GBP | £500 | 0.5239 | 0.5401 | $954.39 | $925.75 | $28.63 | 3% |
| JPY | ¥50,000 | 75.372 | 78.5122 | $663.38 | $636.84 | $26.54 | 4% |
| NZD | $500 | 1.0223 | 1.0539 | $489.10 | $474.43 | $14.67 | 3% |
| Total | $4,698.21 | $4,698.21 | $129.85 | 3% |
Pre-Order Foreign Cash & Save
Get better rates than available to you in-branch by first ordering online from Foreign Xchange for home delivery, you can still pick up in person at any Australia Post branch.
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