Major Aussie banks’ foreign exchange services down following Travelex site ransom
Major Australian banks including NAB, the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have been hit by the recent Travelex site ransom.
Top travel money cards for Aussies
Aussies love to travel the globe. Whether we’re escaping the scorching hot summer for a white Christmas or planning the next bucket list trip of 2020, it’s smart to be prepared when it comes to money and the hidden exchange and withdrawal fees you could be stung with abroad. If you’re a little confused deciding on whether a prepaid, debit or credit travel money card is the right choice for you, you're not on your own. There are a lot of things to consider when planning a trip overseas, so the money experts at Mozo have come to the party and looked at the nitty gritty to come out with some standouts to help make it easier for you to decide which is right for you.
Do I need to let my bank know I'm travelling overseas?
Summer. It’s one of the most popular times of the year for Australians to head interstate or overseas to make use of the holiday period, and it's also prime time for planning that international adventure next year.
Are you packing a fee-free debit card for your overseas jaunt this summer?
As we approach the final weeks of 2019, many Aussies will be keeping half an eye on their calendar as they count down the days until it's time to head to the airport for their summer holiday abroad.
Score a $50 gift card this November when you transfer money overseas with WorldFirst
IMT provider WorldFirst, whose swift transfers and bank-beating rates have made it a favourite among travellers and international shoppers, has just come out with a new offer. This November, if you transfer over $10,000 AUD, you’ll receive a $50 Myer Gift Card within 15 business days of your trade.
TransferWise have launched a new debit card, which they say is 11 times cheaper than the banks
One of the more unfavourable parts about going on holiday is having to deal with transaction fees and unfavourable exchange rate markups.
Australia Post Load & Go travel card retired: here’s what you need to know
If you’ve been using an Australia Post Load & Go travel card for a while now, this is news you’ll need to hear: Australia Post has announced it is replacing its Load & Go card with a multi-currency Travel Platinum Mastercard.
Pay right: Mozo’s travel money report 2019
Mozo has found travellers who are planning to head overseas to beat the winter blues could end up forking out $385 in unnecessary bank fees by choosing the wrong travel money option - enough for a return flight to Phuket, Bali or Singapore.
Mozo Experts Choice Awards reveal the best travel cards of 2019
For many Aussie travellers, the promise of a new getaway can get the blood pumping and the adrenaline going. And with all the excitement surrounding booking accommodation and organising activities, it’s not uncommon to neglect picking the right travel plastic.
2019 Mozo Experts Choice Awards reveal best options for sending money overseas
If you’re looking to transfer some money overseas in 2019 you’re in luck. We’ve just announced the 2019 International Money Transfer Mozo Expert Choice Award-winners!