Alix Fisher Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi, I am coming to Oz on a WHV in September... I am going to be spending a week or so in Sydney then up to The gold coast for a week or so chilling etc and then wherever in the hope to find farm work.. (hopefully Queensland). My dilemma is I am thinking of taking around 2000 - 3000 aud cash with me, and this will see me through for accommodation, travel expenses, food etc for about 3-4 weeks until I get a job... but I don't feel comfortable travelling around with so much staying in hostels etc- do i exchange it here in the UK (in order to avoid paying international bank transfer charges) and then when I arrive in oz but it into a bank account.. or do I just do bank transfer and take it out as and when I need it? I don't want to take a currency card or travellers cheques either. Many thanks in advance, Alix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 You will generally get a much better rate by doing bank transfer. It only costs £10 with most banks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John from Moneycorp Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hi, I am coming to Oz on a WHV in September... I am going to be spending a week or so in Sydney then up to The gold coast for a week or so chilling etc and then wherever in the hope to find farm work.. (hopefully Queensland). My dilemma is I am thinking of taking around 2000 - 3000 aud cash with me, and this will see me through for accommodation, travel expenses, food etc for about 3-4 weeks until I get a job... but I don't feel comfortable travelling around with so much staying in hostels etc- do i exchange it here in the UK (in order to avoid paying international bank transfer charges) and then when I arrive in oz but it into a bank account.. or do I just do bank transfer and take it out as and when I need it? I don't want to take a currency card or travellers cheques either. Many thanks in advance, Alix I would look to do bank to bank transfers - these will usually be much cheaper as you will get a better exchange rate (as mentioned above). Would also consider using a specialist money transfer company when making your currency transfers - this can be more cost effective than using your bank because you won't have to pay transfer fees plus commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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