Money, Currency and Cards in Australia
Local Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
General Advice
Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5 denominations. Coins come in $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c denominations. All prices are rounded to the nearest 5c.
Money Exchange
Exchange facilities are available at all international airports. Changing foreign currency or traveller’s cheques can be done at most banks.
ATM Availability
Cash machines or ATMs are reliable and plentiful in all main cities and towns.
Credit Cards
Credit cards, Maestro and other bank cards are widely accepted across Australia in shops, restaurants, hotels and venues.
Travellers Cheques
Travellers cheques are accepted at banks and large hotels.
