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best place to get Australian currency ? Here or bring euros and do exchange there

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  • 31-10-2009 10:14am
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    mikedublin
    Registered Users Posts: 360 ✭✭


    Hi

    Would anyone of you experts know whether it would be better to change euros into Australian dollars here (probably at the currency exchange place on College Green),. or bring the euros and change them there in Australia.

    cheers if anyone can suggest the best way . thanks


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    dotsman
    Registered Users Posts: 3,635 ✭✭✭dotsman


    Depends. What kind of figures are we talking here?

    For me, I don't bother exchanging and just use my ATM wherever I go. Typically, I'm just as likely to get the best rate from my card/bank as I am any official Bureau de Change, is a lot easier and a lot safer. If the figures are just a couple hundred, then I wouldn't worry too much as the difference will only be a few cent.


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    Ste.phen
    Registered Users Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭Ste.phen


    Agreed, unless you're moving there long term just use your Irish ATM and/or credit card.


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    mikedublin
    Registered Users Posts: 360 ✭✭mikedublin


    thanks for the suggestions. I was thinking of bringing 800 euros worth. i have a laser card, so if I can use that there thats grand.


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    Toots
    Administrators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,905 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Toots


    Using your Laser card in Australia is pretty expensive. The charges range from between €3 and €11 for every withdrawal you make. If you have a credit card, put it into credit and use that, then you won't be charged.


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    patbrady877
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭patbrady877


    Iam not long back from 3 weeks in OZ - just used my AIB atm- rates was good!


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