becky4131 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi guys, New to the site but had a good read of a few threads and lots of great info on here I will be landing in Sydney on 13th May after a 3 days stopover in Hong Kong to start my 12 months in Aus on WHV. I have saved approx £6500-£7000 so hoping to travel around a bit before i have to start working (i hope for at least 3 months). Im unsure on how to bring the money with me....i was thinking of taking £100 worth hong kong dollars for stopover and small amount australian dollars for arrival and then open a bank account in Sydney and transfer sum of money from UK account to Aus account. Do you think this is the best way to do it? I will have my debit card as back up until funds transferred and means i don't have to carry large amounts of cash. What does everyone else do regarding bringing money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakergaz Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I opened up an oz account before moving and transferred my money the week before I arrived. Just had to visit the bank on my day of arrival to activate it and get my card then had instant access to my dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britpop Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Either as you say, open an account and transfer or get a uk card with free overseas withdrawals and use that. What you have should last around 6 months so long as you're not going crazy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hi guys, New to the site but had a good read of a few threads and lots of great info on here I will be landing in Sydney on 13th May after a 3 days stopover in Hong Kong to start my 12 months in Aus on WHV. I have saved approx £6500-£7000 so hoping to travel around a bit before i have to start working (i hope for at least 3 months). Im unsure on how to bring the money with me....i was thinking of taking £100 worth hong kong dollars for stopover and small amount australian dollars for arrival and then open a bank account in Sydney and transfer sum of money from UK account to Aus account. Do you think this is the best way to do it? I will have my debit card as back up until funds transferred and means i don't have to carry large amounts of cash. What does everyone else do regarding bringing money? When I travel now and when I travelled for six months, I simply used my UK bank accounts and credit cards, I never carry any more cash when travelling than I ever would. They all work perfectly well in most parts of the world. Australian bank account is a good idea though and will be necessary once you pick up work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 money crop here will move your money from UK account Oz with no fees or something, check this site it will tell you what you need to know. I just take a credit card instead of carrying cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky4131 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Thank you! I have pretty much everything else sorted but never even thought about the mone situation. I really hope the money does last me 6 months....im not a big party person or drinker and been that little bit older (27 by time i get to Aus) i think il be sensible with spending. Taken me 2 years to get to this stage...sold my property, car and belongings so really hope its as great as i perceive it to be Only 2 weeks to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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