Five foreign money transfer mistakes to avoid this Christmas
As anyone who keeps half an eye on parliament will know, plenty of Australians are born overseas or at the very least have family spread around the world. In fact, recent figures from the Bureau of Statistics show that 28% of Aussies were born abroad - with the United Kingdom, New Zealand and China the most prevalent countries of birth.
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So the Aussie dollar has spiked - what do you do now (other than snap up everything on your Amazon wishlist)?
Read more4 questions you should ask your foreign exchange provider
There are some decisions in life that you just can’t take a gamble on, and when it comes to foreign exchange services, choosing a provider to send your money overseas is one of them.
Read moreStudying in Australia soon? A step by step guide to sending money overseas
Moving to Australia for a study stint requires plenty of planning. From applying for a visa to a place in your favourite university course, the list of forms to fill out goes on!
Read moreBest Christmas gift for overseas family and friends
In case you haven’t cottoned on to Christmas decorations cropping up in shop windows, the festive season is well and truly upon us! And if you have family or friends living overseas, you’ve got the added pressure of the looming postal deadline. But instead of posting gifts this Christmas, have you considered sending money instead?
Read moreAussie dollar hits $US76 cents - time to lock in a great exchange deal?
With the Australian dollar climbing over the $US76 cent mark, it seems all the Reserve Bank has done to bring it down has been to no avail.
Read moreWhat you need to know about receiving money from abroad
Are you expecting a big business payment in your bank account? Or a stash of cash from mum and dad? Whether it’s a large, small, regular or one-off money transfer, if you’re going to receive money from abroad, here’s a quick cheat sheet on what you should know about the various IMT options, additional fee traps and the information you’ll need to provide for a successful transaction.
Read more3 traps to avoid when sending money overseas
With the Australian dollar lifting upwards of 75 US cents, now more than ever is a great time to send money overseas.
Read moreHow do international money transfers work?
If you need to send money overseas, unless you are planning on jumping on a plane with a suitcase full of cash (not the safest option), then it’s likely that you’ll use a bank or money transfer service to send your funds to an international destination.
Read moreHow to compare international money transfers
There are numerous reasons for needing to send money overseas but it doesn’t really matter why you need to send money internationally, what really matters is making sure your money gets there quickly, securely and at the cheapest cost to you possible.
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