Australian Dollars (AUD)
Whether you’re travelling or visiting family, buy your Australian Dollars before you leave so you can concentrate on enjoying yourself down under.
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Australian Dollars (AUD)
Buy your Australian Dollars online and collect them from selected Tesco stores
Going to Australia? Collect Australian Dollars from your chosen Tesco store before you leave.
If you’re going to Australia, you can buy Australian Dollars with Click & Collect and pick them up when you do your weekly shop.
Simply place your order online, and collect your Australian 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.
10% off our Travel Insurance when you buy Tesco Travel Money
As a little thank you, when you buy your travel money with us, we’ll give you a voucher code for 10% off our Travel Insurance. The code is for new policies only when you buy direct and must be redeemed by 31 January 2024.
Plus, Clubcard members can get this discount as well as their Clubcard discount. These are applied consecutively.
Tesco Bank Travel Insurance is arranged and administered by Rock Insurance Services Limited and underwritten by Inter Partner Assistance S.A. Travelex Agency Services Limited and Travelex Currency Services Limited are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Tesco Personal Finance plc for Travel Insurance.
How far could your Australian Dollars go?
Sydney
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$100.00Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$100.00
- Cappuccino: A$4.14Cappuccino: A$4.14
- 0.5 litre of beer: A$8.000.5 litre of beer: A$8.00
- Soft drink: A$3.11Soft drink: A$3.11
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.72Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.72
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$4.10Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$4.10
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$2.27Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$2.27
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.00One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.00
- Litre of petrol: A$1.32Litre of petrol: A$1.32
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Melbourne
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$87.50Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$87.50
- Cappuccino: A$4.35Cappuccino: A$4.35
- 0.5 litre of beer: A$10.000.5 litre of beer: A$10.00
- Soft drink: A$3.19Soft drink: A$3.19
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$3.09Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$3.09
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$5.00Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$5.00
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$1.63Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$1.63
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.50One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.50
- Litre of petrol: A$1.32Litre of petrol: A$1.32
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Perth
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$90.00Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$90.00
- Cappuccino: A$4.68Cappuccino: A$4.68
- 0.5 litre of beer: A$10.000.5 litre of beer: A$10.00
- Soft drink: A$2.99Soft drink: A$2.99
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.81Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.81
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$5.00Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$5.00
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$1.72Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$1.72
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.80One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.80
- Litre of petrol: A$1.20Litre of petrol: A$1.20
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Brisbane
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$100.00Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$100.00
- Cappuccino: A$4.55Cappuccino: A$4.55
- 0.5 litre of beer: A$8.000.5 litre of beer: A$8.00
- Soft drink: A$3.55Soft drink: A$3.55
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.67Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.67
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$4.25Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$4.25
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$2.17Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$2.17
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.00One-way ticket on local transport: A$4.00
- Litre of petrol: A$1.37Litre of petrol: A$1.37
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Adelaide
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$80.00Mid-range three-course meal for two: A$80.00
- Cappuccino: A$4.28Cappuccino: A$4.28
- 0.5 litre of beer: A$8.000.5 litre of beer: A$8.00
- Soft drink: A$3.44Soft drink: A$3.44
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.85Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): A$2.85
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$4.40Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): A$4.40
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$1.87Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): A$1.87
- One-way ticket on local transport: A$1.42One-way ticket on local transport: A$1.42
- Litre of petrol: A$4.39Litre of petrol: A$4.39
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Buy before you fly
Benefits of planning ahead
Buying Australian Dollars before you fly lets you pay for essentials like taxis, food and drink, without having to withdraw from an ATM or bank. That way you can avoid additional withdrawal charges and avoid the stress of having to find a cash machine when you arrive. It also makes tipping easier when you have cash handy.
It’s also worth remembering that foreign exchange rates fluctuate. When you buy Australian Dollars in advance, you can be sure of the rate you are going to get. If you withdraw cash from an ATM while you’re in Australia, you might find you don’t get the same exchange rate.
Get your currency when it’s convenient for you
You can use Click & Collect to arrange a time to pick up your Australian Dollars as part of your weekly shop, either from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or customer service desks. You can also use our home delivery service, which is free for online orders of £500 or more.
Exchange rates can change throughout the day and may vary depending on whether you buy in-store, online, or over the phone.
Some common questions about the Australian Dollar
The Australian Dollar is the official currency of Australia and is issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia. It is abbreviated to AUD and its symbol is A$, which makes it easy to tell the difference between Australian and USA Dollars.
One Australian Dollar is made up of 100 cents. Silver coins come in 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent pieces, and there are also $1 and $2 coins which are commonly referred to as ‘gold coins’. Notes come in 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 denominations, and are each a distinctive colour.
As Australia’s official currency, the Australian Dollar is used throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, which includes Christmas Island, Norfolk Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Heard Islands and McDonald Islands. It’s also used and accepted in the Pacific Island states of Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu.
The ‘tail’ side of Australian coins each highlight native Australian fauna, including an echidna, an emu, a lyrebird, a platypus and a kangaroo. The $2 coin has a print of an Aboriginal elder on it.
Known for their distinctive colour depending on the denomination, each banknote features a different type of Australian wattle and a native bird, and portraits of renowned Australian figures.
The pink $5 note is slightly different with its picture of Queen Elizabeth II and New Parliament House.
Australian Dollar banknotes are made of polymer, a type of plastic with a distinctive, waxy feel. Polymer was introduced as a way to discourage counterfeits. It is also hardier than paper alternatives, with Polymer banknotes lasting roughly two to three times as long as paper ones. Australia was the first country to introduce polymer banknotes, back in 1988.
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Important information
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.
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 home. We buy back all the currencies we sell in most banknote values and also the Multi-currency Cash Passport™. Buy back rates may vary during the day.
It doesn't matter where you bought your travel money, even if it wasn't from a Tesco Travel Money Bureau, we'll still buy it back.
Tesco Travel Money is provided by Travelex
Tesco Travel Money ordered in store is provided by Travelex Agency Services Limited. Registered No. 04621879. Tesco Travel Money ordered online or by telephone is provided by Travelex Currency Services Limited. Registered No. 03797356. Registered Office for both companies: Worldwide House, Thorpewood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.
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The voucher code should be entered or quoted when you buy your travel insurance – there is no cash alternative. The code is not valid if you buy through any cashback or price comparison website and only one voucher code can be used per quote. The discount cannot be applied to existing policies or renewals. Not available with Tesco colleague discount and doesn’t apply to Later Life policies or product add-ons. The voucher code can’t be used in conjunction with any other voucher codes or promotional offers.
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Clubcard Prices are available on the sell rate only for currencies in stock online, on your date of purchase. The Clubcard Price will be better than the standard rate advertised online on the date of purchase. When purchasing online you must enter a valid Clubcard number to obtain the Clubcard Price rate. Exchange rates may vary whether buying in store, online or by phone.
Clubcard Prices apply to foreign currency notes in stock on your date of online purchase. Due to constant market and currency fluctuations, rates on the date of purchase cannot be compared to another day’s rates. The actual rate you receive may vary depending on market fluctuations. Clubcard data is captured by Travelex on behalf of Tesco Bank.
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