Travel

Travel

Travelex is the world's largest foreign exchange specialist.

Through Travelex, we can offer you a comprehensive range of products and services to take care of all your foreign exchange needs.

• If you are going overseas
• If you are sending money overseas
• If you recieve money from overseas

If you are going overseas

1. It is recommended that you always take more than one type of payment - some local cash, a Cash Passport Card, and a credit or a debit card. That way, if you have difficulty with any of your products (e.g. your credit card is not accepted or the magnetic stripe is damaged), you will have an alternative payment method. Use a Cash Passport card for your day to day expenses, and a credit or debit card for major purchases.
2. As a basic rule of thumb, if your destination has a good ATM network, take most of your travel funds on a Cash Passport card, if not, travellers cheques are better. Cash Passport is ideal for most tourist destinations, including the UK and Europe, USA, Canada, South East Asia, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
3. Get your foreign exchange before you leave home - exchange rates at home are usually better than overseas.

Cash Passport Card

The Cash Passport Card is a pre-paid, PIN-protected card that enables you to obtain local cash from over 1 million VISA ATM's around the world. You can purchase the card in any amount from $100 to $25,000, and cards are available in Australian Dollars, US Dollars, British Pounds and Euros. 

Cash Passport is ideal for all major tourist destinations, overseas and in Australia, where there is an ATM network.

1. Convenience
   Anyone can buy a Cash Passport card - you do not have to be over 18 or have a credit rating. It can also be bought as a gift. For added convenience, cards are reloadable, so you can top them up with additional funds when required.
2. Security
   Travelex supplies a second card (with a seperate PIN), free of charge - if you lose one, simply start using the second. Lost or stolen cards can be replaced, free of charge and usually within 24 hours. No value is kept on the card (all funds are retained on VISA's host system). If a card is lost or stolen, it is useless to the thief provided the PIN remains secret.
3. Fees & Exchange Rates 
   You normally pay only $3.75 per withdrawal (other fees may apply). Exchange rates are converted at the time of the transaction, or, if you prefer to "lock in" a rate, cards can be purchased in US Dollars, Euros and British Pounds.
4. Budgeting 
   As Cash Passport is pre-paid, there is no danger of overspending. Unused funds can be reclaimed upon returning home (fees may apply).
5. 24 Hour Assistance 
   Customer Support is available 24 hours a day to deal with lost cards, forgotten PIN's, card balances etc.

American Express Global TravelCard

Don’t forget the Essential travel companion.

The American Express® GlobalTravel Card is a reloadable, prepaid travel card. Available in US Dollars, Great British Pounds and Euros, the Card is packed with features and benefits including:

• Funds never expire
• No inactivity fees
• Easy to use, at both merchants and ATMs. You can even use it online.
• Accepted* at millions of locations globally, outside of Australia
• Locked-in exchange rate at the time of purchase/reload
• Simple to manage, online or by phone
• Exclusive Cardmembers’ special offers
• Emergency assistance services

Foreign Cash

In addition to your Travellers Cheques and/or Cash Passport Card, it is always advisable to carry some local cash to cover taxis, tips, etc upon arrival overseas. 

Holiday Money regularly stocks over 35 foreign currencies.

Travellers Cheques

Lost or stolen cash can mean an early end to any holiday or business trip. Unlike cash, lost or stolen Travellers Cheques can be replaced with a single telephone call - usually within 24 hours. They are a safe way to protect yourself against the hassle and inconvenience of losing cash and are widely accepted at banks, hotels and business establishments and shops, both in Australia and around the world.

Travellers' cheques are available in a range of currencies, including United States dollars and English pounds. The currency you select will vary according to your travel destination. The following guide should help, however Travellers’ Cheques are available in other currencies so please check with our member services staff.

Travellers cheques supplied by Travelex are issued via VISA to ensure worldwide acceptance. If your cheques are lost or stolen, a refund is just a phone call away, and takes as little as 30 minutes to organise. Simply report the loss or theft of your Travellers cheques by telephone to the refund centre indicated on your sales advice.

If You Are Sending Money Overseas

Drafts

Drafts are the cheapest form of sending money overseas and can be sent by mail. The receiver generally has to pay the draft into an account, and it may take a few days to clear.

Telegraphic Transfers 

Telegraphic Transfers are normally used to directly credit accounts overseas, and are a quicker method of sending funds than drafts.

If You Receive Money From Overseas

Subject to acceptability, Travelex will convert Foreign Exchange Currency items into Australian Dollars. So, if you receive a Cheque from overseas, or return from a trip with unused Foreign Cash or Travellers Cheques, you can change them into Australian Dollars without fuss.

Questions?

If you have any questions