Pre-order foreign currency
Buy foreign currency and traveller's cheques before leaving.
Having cash makes arrival at your destination easier allowing you to pay for incidental expenses like taxi fares or a quick meal. The smart thing to do is order or buy your foreign currency in advance.
Of course, traveller's cheques are a secure and convenient way to carry 'money'. American Express Traveller's Cheques can be cashed free of charge at over 65,000 locations globally.
A combination of travel card, traveller's cheques, foreign cash, credit cards and debit card will ensure you’re covered for most possibilities.
Where to buy foreign currency and traveller's cheques
You can pre-order foreign cash and traveller's cheques (delivered within 3 business days) at most Westpac branches in the following currencies, or purchase online.
Currencies available for pre-order
| Country | Currency | Currency code | Foreign banknotes | Travellers' cheques |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Dollars | USD | ||
| United Kingdom | Pounds | GBP | ||
| Europe | Euro | EUR | ||
| Brunei Darussalem | Dollars | BND | ||
| Canada | Dollars | CAD | ||
| Denmark | Kroner | DKK | ||
| Fiji | Dollars | FJD | ||
| French Pacific | Francs | XPF | ||
| Hong Kong | Dollars | HKD | ||
| Japan | Yen | JPY | ||
| Malta | Lire | MTL | ||
| New Zealand | Dollars | NZD | ||
| Norway | Kroner | NOK | ||
| Saudi Arabia | Riyals | SAR | ||
| Singapore | Dollars | SGD | ||
| South Africa | Rand | ZAR | ||
| Sweden | Kronor | SEK | ||
| Switzerland | Francs | CHF | ||
| Thailand | Baht | THB | ||
| Tonga | Pa'anga | TOP | ||
| Vanuatu | Vatu | VUV | ||
| Samoa | Tala | WST | ||
| Other currencies are available on application. | ||||
Need to sell foreign cash and travellers cheques?
Westpac branches buy foreign currency and traveller's cheques and provides immediate AUD value in cash or the proceeds can be credited to your account.
Look at our rate sheet for today’s exchange rates.