how to get money from the UK to Aus

[Backtoback]

I have recently moved to Melbourne, and opened up my NAB account. However, I have followed the website of trying to use Moneycorp to transfer money. I cannot even open the account because I don't have proof of address here - I have been here 6 days and I am staying with my partners family until we rent somewhere.

 

I am having a dilemma because we need to use my UK money for bonds/rent upfront etc, but how ca nI do this if I can't even open an account?

 

Does anyone have any other methods which was viable and don't take too much money off us?

 

Thanks

 

[Cobertizo]

I've used TransferWise to date, and the setup and payment process has been pretty easy. I've seen better rates than Moneycorp so far (also have an account with them), at least with smaller values to cover initial expenses, deposits etc.

[Backtoback]

Thanks I will check it out now

[RandL]

I have used OzForex , good rates, friendly support, fast, all in all pretty easy transactions 

[Fisher1]

My bank (Westpac) offered to transfer money for us without charge. Initially I was dubious about the rates but I checked the price on a given day and compared it with the rate offered by my online currency dealer and found the rate comparable. It's also dead easy - I pay my Oz bank online from my UK bank, just as though it were a bill, using pre agreed numbers and the money is usually there the following day.

I'd start by asking your bank and comparing their terms and rates with an online currency broker.

[adele244]

Transferwise  are ace

[Guest]

We use HiFx. Tbh any of the reputable forex are fine and will do the job. 

[chall5]

Transferwise

[Guest John from Moneycorp]

On 26/04/2017 at 0:01 PM, Backtoback said:

I have recently moved to Melbourne, and opened up my NAB account. However, I have followed the website of trying to use Moneycorp to transfer money. I cannot even open the account because I don't have proof of address here - I have been here 6 days and I am staying with my partners family until we rent somewhere.

 

I am having a dilemma because we need to use my UK money for bonds/rent upfront etc, but how ca nI do this if I can't even open an account?

 

Does anyone have any other methods which was viable and don't take too much money off us?

 

Thanks

 

Please could you private message me your full name and email address? I can look into this asap for you.

Thanks

John 

[Insel Rowie Affe]

from previous experience, you have 6 weeks and can open a bank account in Australia with just passport (mine is UK)

 

i have done this with CBA, NAB, BoM so far with no problems

i used my partners address for this but can u setup a PO BOX for this if no residential?

 

 

[Mel855]

Just used John mason, absolutely fantastic. For a good exchange rate and very helpful. Contact Jack.

[Backtoback]

I used transfer wise and got a really good rate, thanks for the help!