International money transfer resources

International money transfer guides for personal transfers

There are so many reasons for wanting to send money overseas, whether it’s a one off payment for a tuscan villa summer rental, the kids’ school fees or helping out a relative. Find out all you need to know about finding the best exchange rate, what fees you can expect to pay and top IMT money saving tips here with our range of guides that cover off all personal transfer topics.

How to buy a car overseas

How to buy a car overseas

Importing that sweet Corvette? Or perhaps you've found a cheaper electric vehicle overseas. Don’t let your hard-earned money be eaten up by poor exchange rates and crazy fees. This guide will help you navigate the international money transfer process smoothly and get you behind that wheel without extra costs.

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Receiving money from overseas

Receiving money from overseas

International money transfers (IMT) might seem primarily managed by the sender, but whether you're an Aussie expat, a visitor in Australia or a business owner receiving payments from abroad, it's important to be informed. This guide provides key insights on what to consider when receiving funds from overseas via IMT.

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Money tips when moving overseas

Money tips when moving overseas

Whether you have just landed a job transfer, are off on a backpacking gap year adventure, packing up to study abroad or decided to emigrate to the far corners of the world, one thing you’ll want to do right is move your money across borders in the most cost effective way possible.

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Retiring abroad? Here’s what you need to know about sending your cash assets overseas

Retiring abroad? Here’s what you need to know about sending your cash assets overseas

From balmy beaches to scrumptious cuisine, many Aussies dream of retiring overseas. But moving halfway across the world is no easy job, and requires a lot of financial planning, especially if you’re looking to be free of money worries by the time you jet off to your retiree’s paradise. Often, you’ll be dealing with big sums of cash, whether that’s your pension, super or life savings.

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How to repatriate funds back to Australia from overseas

How to repatriate funds back to Australia from overseas

You’ve been living overseas and the time has come for you to move back to Australia. The flight is booked, the movers organised, and now it’s time to figure out the best way to bring your money back to Oz. Regardless of whether you’ll need to transfer $1000 or $100,000, this guide will outline how to get your money repatriated in the safest and most cost effective way possible.

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Renting a property overseas

Renting a property overseas

Looking to escape Australia’s sweltering summer by heading overseas to a more bearable climate? Realistically you know you can’t afford the hefty prices of a hotel for a couple of months so why not look into renting a house or apartment, it could be a much more viable alternative. There are plenty of advantages to renting a property overseas whether you choose to a Tuscan villa, a property on the Mexican Pacific coast or a unit in the hub of Dublin. Read on to learn all you need to know about renting a property overseas, you’ll be pleased to discover it’s a relatively stress free process.

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Paying international bills overseas

Paying international bills overseas

There was a time when paying an overseas bill required a lot of paperwork, paying exorbitant bank and foreign exchange fees and lots of your time. These days needing to make an international payment can be as simple as logging onto your smart phone and in a few clicks you’ve transferred money across the globe.

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Expat Money Transfers

Expat Money Transfers

As an expat you’re bound to have to send money internationally at some point in time. It may be a one off or it may be on a regular basis. Here are some potential situations for sending money home or transferring funds from back home:

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How to manage your money while backpacking or taking a gap year

How to manage your money while backpacking or taking a gap year

Whether your grand backpacking travel plans involve a visit to every continent on earth in a six month period or you’re planning on a single destination for your gap year adventure, one thing you’ll definitely need to do is transfer money into another currency from the country that’s on your passport.

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Buying a boat overseas

Buying a boat overseas

As you let your fingers do the work, you discover your dream boat online at half the price that what it costs here in Australia. Only problem, it’s halfway around the world on the Mediterranean coast! This could be a challenge, not only shipping it to Australian shores but paying for it too. Whether you’re buying a fishing boat, yacht or large motor cruiser (all of which cost a substantial amount of money) from a remote location, the most cost efficient way of paying for it is by making an international money transfer through a foreign exchange provider. However, keep in mind, it costs around $40,000 to freight a yacht from Europe to Australia.

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