Features and benefits

No matter where you’re travelling, you’ll always need local currency. Incidental expenses like taxi fares, a cup of coffee, the newspaper or a quick meal can sometimes only be purchased with cash. Ensure you don’t get caught out while travelling and organise your foreign cash before you go.

And if you have any leftover foreign cash* when you return to Australia, visit any Commonwealth Bank branch and we will buy it back or we can donate it to UNICEF on your behalf.

Features

• Buy and sell more than 30 foreign currencies, available in various denominations
• No hidden charges
• Available to buy online

Flexible and convenient

Have sufficient funds on hand to pay for items as soon as you arrive in a new country. This ensures you spend more time sightseeing and less time searching for a place to buy local currency or an ATM to withdraw funds. You will also avoid ATM and cross-border fees.

Minimise risk

When you’re in a foreign country, it can be difficult to ensure you are getting a fair rate of exchange for your Australian dollars. By changing your money before you leave, you can enjoy competitive exchange rates and know exactly how much you have to spend.

Contact us for more information on buying and selling foreign cash or read the Frequently Asked Questions.

 

• Important information
  *applies to foreign currency bank notes only (not coins). Fees and charges apply.
  
  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. View our Financial Services Guide (PDF 160kb).