where is the best place to get a good rate on buying USD in Sydney?

over 9 years ago about Sydney, Australia

(Buying USD with Australiam dollars)

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Yael Gaffney via

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5 Answers

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Any of the major banks probably offer the the best rates....if you go through one of these forex places you get rorted pretty heavily. I use Westpac...rates are as good as any and I can do it from their site.y over 9 years ago

Answered by Leonard Rockstein via Travellr.com
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Agree with Leonard - stay away from Travelex and other forex counters. Use the big banks.

DO NOT do it at the airport over 9 years ago

Answered by Yury Glikin via Travellr.com
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Thanks for the tips everyone! A word of advice though, I did end up going to one of the "big four" and realised too late that it was actually a Travelex counter inside the bank; the bank itself wasn't arranging the exchanges there. So still got ripped off with the rate.
Oh well, the rate is still a great deal better than it was a few years back so I can't complain too much! over 9 years ago

Answered by Yael Gaffney via WorldNomads.com
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I found you can also buy USD on prepaid credit cards. The Amex one doesn't expire either: http://www.americanexpress.com.au/globaltravel over 9 years ago

Answered by Ross via WorldNomads.com
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This came up the other day and I did a bit of research and found a piece by David Koch (of Sunrise fame) who'd discovered the best exchange rate (and with NO commission) is offered by Australia Post. Just check beforehand that they have some greenbacks in stock. over 9 years ago

Answered by Ask Phil via WorldNomads.com