Australia Travel Money Guide
Australia is one of the most card-friendly countries on Earth. You can travel for a month without ever touching cash.
Capital: Canberra · Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Paying by card
Tap-to-pay is universal — even market stalls and food trucks. Apple Pay and Google Pay work everywhere.
Cash and ATMs
If you need cash, use the big four banks (CBA, ANZ, NAB, Westpac). Some shops add a 1-2% surcharge for credit cards — debit usually has none.
Tipping
Not expected. Round up for great service. Restaurant staff are paid a living wage.
Scams to avoid
Very low scam risk. Watch for inflated taxi fares from airports — use Uber or DiDi.
What AUD amounts are worth
| AUD | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AUD | 7.00 | 6.17 | 5.29 |
| 50 AUD | 35.02 | 30.84 | 26.44 |
| 100 AUD | 70.04 | 61.68 | 52.87 |
| 500 AUD | 350.21 | 308.42 | 264.37 |
Rates are European Central Bank reference rates for 29 Sept 2026 (published each working day around 16:00 CET; the UAE dirham uses its official US-dollar peg of 3.6725). The live converter loads the latest rate when the page opens.
Over the 30 days of ECB data to 29 Sept 2026, one US dollar bought 2.72% more AUD and one euro 0.18% more.
Before you go
- When a card terminal or ATM offers to charge you in your home currency, decline and pay in AUD; the conversion it offers usually includes a wide margin.
- Tell your bank you are travelling and carry two cards on different networks in case one is declined.
- Check your card's foreign transaction fee and put it in the budget converter's fee field.
Budget the trip with the travel budget converter, see all AUD rates, or browse more country guides.