Buy Australian Dollars
Whether you’re travelling or visiting family, buy your Australian Dollars before you leave so you can concentrate on enjoying yourself down under.
In light of the current circumstances we are currently offering the following online currency services:
- Online ordering for home delivery (please note Royal Mail collection times are no longer guaranteed for next day)
- Online ordering for bureau collection (limited stores)
- Online ordering for in-store collection at over 200 customer service desks in Tesco stores around the UK
We have reopened a limited number of in-store travel money bureaux but unfortunately the remainder are temporarily closed. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Exchange rates can change throughout the day and will vary depending on whether you are buying in store, online or over the phone. More about travel money
Why choose Tesco Bank Travel Money
Buy Australian Dollars online and collect from over 560 Tesco stores
Collect your Australian Dollars while grabbing your everyday essentials.
If you need to buy Australian Dollars for your next trip, try Click & Collect.
Simply order your Australian Dollars online and you can pick up your currency from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or selected customer service desks. You can select a date to collect your currency when you place your order.
How far could your Australian Dollars go?
Sydney
Sydney
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$88.00
- Cappuccino: A$3.90
- 0.5 litre draught beer: A$8.00
- Soft drink: A$3.25
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$3.03
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.40
- Litre of petrol: A$1.47
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, November 2019
Melbourne
Melbourne
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$80.00
- Cappuccino: A$4.22
- 0.5 litre draught beer: A$9.00
- Soft drink: A$3.08
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$3.18
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.40
- Litre of petrol: A$1.43
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, November 2019.
Perth
Perth
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$96.00
- Cappuccino: A$4.67
- 0.5 litre draught beer: A$10.00
- Soft drink: A$2.97
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.78
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.35
- Litre of petrol: A$1.39
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, November 2019.
Brisbane
Brisbane
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$80.00
- Cappuccino: A$4.49
- 0.5 litre draught beer: A$8.00
- Soft drink: A$3.29
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.61
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.00
- Litre of petrol: A$1.49
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, November 2019
Adelaide
Adelaide
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$67.00
- Cappuccino: A$4.23
- 0.5 litre draught beer: A$8.00
- Soft drink: A$3.45
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.37
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$3.90
- Litre of petrol: A$1.48
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, November 2019.
Buy before you fly
Benefits of planning ahead
Buying Australian Dollars before you fly lets you pay for little essentials like taxis, food and drink, without having to withdraw from an ATM or bank. That way you can avoid additional withdrawal charges and avoid the stress of having to find a cash machine when you arrive. It also makes tipping easier when you have cash handy.
It’s also worth remembering that foreign exchange rates fluctuate. When you buy Australian Dollars in advance, you can be sure of the rate you are going to get. If you withdraw cash from an ATM while you’re in Australia, you might find you don’t get the same exchange rate.
Get your currency when it’s convenient for you
Use Click & Collect and arrange to pick up your Australian Dollars as part of your weekly shop, either from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or selected customer service desks. Or, you could try our home delivery service – free on all online orders of £500 or more.
Exchange rates can change throughout the day and will vary depending on whether you are buying in store, online or over the phone.
Handy information about Australian Dollars (AUD)
Countries officially using Australian Dollars
- Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu
Australian territories using Australian Dollars
- Christmas Island, Norfolk Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Currency denominations
Australian Dollar Cents: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c
Australian Dollars: A$1, A$2, A$5, A$10, A$20, A$50, A$100
We will exchange your Pounds for Australian Dollar notes, starting at A$5 notes and above. When you arrive home, we can also buy back your leftover notes. Most bureaux don’t exchange Australian coins (including A$1 and A$2) but you can donate them to a charity or keep them as souvenirs of your trip.
Looking for a different currency?
We sell over 50 currencies. Order online for home delivery or collect from over 560 stores.
Important information
Card fees and cancellations
Buying foreign currency using a credit or debit card
No matter how you purchase your travel money, whether it be in store, online or over the phone, you will not be charged any card handling fee by us. However, regardless of your card type, your card provider may apply fees, e.g. cash advance fees or other fees, so please check with them before you purchase your travel money.
Click & Collect cancellations
You can cancel a Click & Collect order any time prior to collection. We'll refund you with the full Sterling amount that you paid for your order, unless you cancel less than 24 hours before your collection date, in which case we'll charge a £10 late cancellation fee.
We are unable to refund any fees charged by your card issuer, so please contact them if you have any further queries.
Currency buy back
When you get home, we'll buy your travel money back
Let us turn your unspent holiday money into Pounds. It couldn't be simpler.
Just pop into one of our in-store Travel Money Bureaux when you get back to the UK and we'll buy back your unwanted currency. We buy back in all the currencies we sell in most banknote values and also the Multi-currency Cash Passport™.
It doesn't matter where you bought your money, we'll still buy it back - even if you didn't buy it from a Tesco Travel Money Bureau.
Price Match
How our Price Match works
If you find a better exchange rate advertised by another provider within three miles of your chosen Tesco Travel Money Bureau, on the same day, we'll match it.
Price Match only applies in store on a like-for-like basis on sell transactions and does not apply to any exchange rate advertised online or by phone. This is not available in conjunction with any other offer. We reserve the right to verify the rate you have found and the three mile distance (using an appropriate route planning tool).
Key Product Information
Tesco Travel Money is provided by Travelex
Tesco Travel Money ordered online or by telephone is provided by Travelex Currency Services Limited. Registered no. 03797356. Registered office: 4th floor, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
Tesco Travel Money ordered in store is provided by Travelex Agency Services Limited. Registered no. 04621879. Registered office: 4th floor, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Issued by Wirecard Card Solutions Limited. Registered Office: 3rd Floor, Grainger Chambers, 3-5 Hood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JQ. Registered in England No. 07875693. Authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority to issue e-money (Firm Reference Number: 900051).
Contact us
If you need a bit of help with your travel money, get in touch. We're here to help.