Foreign Exchange Rates
The above calculator does not show our fees and fees charged by a corresponding bank overseas. Corresponding bank fees may reduce the total amount received by an overseas recipient. Our fees for international payments (telegraphic transfers) and cash transactions (foreign notes) can be found here (PDF 1MB). For further information, please contact us on 131 032, Option 5 (Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm AEST). Payments are typically received within 1-3 business days.
Open a Foreign Currency Account
Take control over your cash flow by deciding when you convert your foreign currency.
No monthly account maintenance fee. Conditions apply. Find out more
Transferring money
Send a telegraphic transfer
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Transfers over $100,000?
Call us for a rate on 1800 009 400
8am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
Looking for an electronic foreign exchange platform?
Going travelling?
FX Asian Transactions
Can protect your business against unfavourable Asian currency exchange rate movements.
FX Option
In addition to protection against unfavourable movements, you can participate in favourable currency movements.
FX Transactions
Can provide your business with full protection against unfavourable foreign exchange movements.
Useful FX links
Historical rates and averages
Things you should know
This information has been prepared by Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL 233714 ("Westpac"). The exchange rates provided are applicable to foreign exchange products described on this website. The exchange rates are indicative only as at the time and date shown, are subject to market movements and therefore change continuously. They may also vary depending on the type of the transaction involved, and may be different for transactions over a certain amount. They should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of any final pricing. You should contact Westpac for up-to-date pricing prior to dealing.
Global Currency Card
Westpac Global Currency Card PDS (PDF 696KB)
Westpac Global Currency Card Brochure (PDF 1MB)
Westpac Global Currency Card Privacy Policy (PDF 69KB)
Information is current as at 16 January 2019. You should read the Westpac Global Currency Card Product Disclosure Statement before making a decision and consider whether this product is appropriate for you. This information does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs and you should consider its appropriateness having regard to these factors before deciding to acquire this product. You must be 16 years or older and have an Australian residential address to be eligible for this product. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 (Westpac) is the distributor of the Product. Rev Australia Pty Ltd ACN 117 378 953 AFSL 401610 manages the Westpac Global Currency Card product for Cuscal Limited 087 822 455 AFSL 244116, an authorised deposit taking institution and a member of Visa International. Cuscal Limited is the issuer of the Product only, and does not take deposits from you. Westpac is not responsible for and does not guarantee the Product or Card, your ability to access any prepaid value or the use of this Product or Card. Amounts held on the Product do not represent a deposit with, or any other liability of Westpac or any company in the Westpac Group.
Read the Online Banking Terms and Conditions at westpac.com.au Internet connection is needed to access the Westpac Global Currency Card app and Westpac Online and Mobile banking. Normal mobile data charges apply. We support Apple iPhone iOS 10 and above and Android™ 6.0 (Marshmallow) and above. Android, Google Pay and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Mastercard, PayPass and the Mastercard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
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* AUD 50 Cashback: Offer opens 1st November 9:00am AEST and closes 11:59pm AEST on 31st January 2020. Offer is open to all residents of Australia aged 16 years or older. Offer may be withdrawn or extended at any time and is not available in conjunction with any other offer. Westpac Group employees are eligible to receive this offer. To be eligible for this offer, customers need to open a new Westpac Global Currency Card Account (“Westpac GCC”) either via Online or Mobile Banking, load and convert $2,000 AUD or more into a supported foreign currency on the Westpac GCC before 11.59pm AEST on 31st January 2020. Eligible customers will receive $50 AUD cashback onto their Westpac Currency Card between 6-8 weeks after the offer end date, the account needs to remain open for 8 weeks after the offer end date so that we can credit your account. Offer limited to one $50 AUD cashback per eligible Westpac Global Currency Card Account.
Foreign Cash
Fees and charges apply. Consider the Travelex Online Ordering Terms and Conditions before making a decision. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 acts as a distributor for the Foreign Currency Notes Service, which is provided by Travelex Limited ABN 36 004 179 953 AFSL 222444. Westpac is not responsible for and does not guarantee this service. Amounts paid for foreign currency notes do not represent a deposit with, or any other liability of Westpac or any company in the Westpac Group.
Read the Travelex Privacy Policy and the Privacy Policy of Westpac.
International Payments
Overseas banks may impose fees and charges or convert the currency of the payment. Westpac might not have any control over the fees, charges or foreign currency conversions imposed by these institutions. Any overseas financial institution handling charges will by default be borne by the recipient of the International Payment and deducted from the payment amount, unless otherwise organised. It is possible that the overseas bank could convert the currency of the payment at an unfavourable exchange rate. You should inform the beneficiary that, if this occurs, they should consider rejecting the payment immediately so the payment can be unwound at the prevailing exchange rate.
If you do not want the currency to be converted, please insert the words “Do Not Convert” in the description details free text box when you are making an international payment and we will on-forward this instruction.