Setting up your banking

Before you come to Australia, there are a number of things you can do to make your move as smooth as possible.

Six weeks before you arrive

• Set up personal and/or business banking accounts
• Monitor the exchange rate to determine the right time to transfer your money

Three weeks before you arrive

• Ensure that you have received your account number(s)
• Transfer funds into your new account(s)
• Consider changing some money into Australian dollars

Find out what to do when you arrive in Australia.

Need more advice? We can help you open an account, apply for a credit card, organise a loan and advise on financial planning before you leave for Australia.

 

 

• Important information
  As this advice has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs, you should before acting on this advice, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances.