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Travel and Overseas Services

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Holiday Money

Travellers' Cheques

Lost or stolen cash can mean an early end to any vacation or business trip. Unlike cash, lost or stolen Travellers Cheques can be replaced with a single telephone call - usually within 24 hours. They are the safe way to protect yourself against the hassle and inconvenience of losing cash and are widely accepted at banks, hotels and business establishments and shops, both in Australia and around the world.
Let us know your travellers cheques needs and we'll advise you the current exchange rate and the cost in Australian dollars. Payment can be arranged by debiting your Credit Union account, or we can draw the funds from your account with any other Australian financial institution. Most travellers cheques orders will be delivered to your home or work address, at no cost to you, within 24 hours.
Travellers' cheques are available in a range of currencies, including United States dollars and English pounds. The currency you select will vary according to your travel destination. The following guide should help, however Travellers’ Cheques are available in other currencies so please check with our member services staff.

LOCATION SUGGESTED CURRENCY AVAILABLE DENOMINATION
North & South America and most worldwide locations US$ US$ 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000
Canada C$ C$ 50, 100
Europe Euro Euro 50, 100, 200
Switzerland Swiss Franc SF 50, 100, 200, 500
Japan Yen Y 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000
South Africa South African Rand R 100, 500
Most worldwide locations excluding America Pound GBP 10, 20, 50, 100, 200

Foreign Currency

In addition to travellers cheques, it is advisable to carry some local currency to cover taxis, tips and other expenses when you arrive at your destination. We are able to offer you a choice of over 45 currencies.

Cash passport Card

Cash Passport is a pre-paid, PIN-protected card that enables you to obtain local currency from over 800,000 VISA and PLUS ATM’s around the world – in effect, a plastic travellers cheque.

Sending Money Overseas

If you need to send money overseas we have several options to suit your needs.

Telegraphic Transfers

Telegraphic transfers are an easy way to send large amounts of money overseas quickly. Through our partnership with American Express, you are able to send payments to most countries in the world in over 100 different currencies.
A normal transfer takes between 48 and 72 hours. This enables you to respond to a special deal or financial agreement swiftly, efficiently and with confidence.

  How do they work?
In simple terms, a telegraphic transfer transmits funds electronically to an overseas bank account in a specified currency. Funds are deposited directly into the payee's bank account where they can be easily accessed by the payee.
  Why use a Telgraphic transfer?
  • You get certainty about when the payment was received
  • Payments can be made between local and overseas organisations or people
  • You can send a payment in most major currencies
  • Generally faster than drafts

  • They are an economical and secure way of sending a large amount of money overseas

International Bank Drafts

If you have no time constraints, are happy using mail and don't need the funds to go directly into an account, then a Draft is a good option for you. Very similar to a cheque, an international draft is a simple solution for sending money overseas.

  • Safe and secure
  • Affordable way to send money for any occasion
  • The recipient of the draft can bank straight into their own account
  How do they work?
A Draft is like a bank cheque made out in a foreign currency. It's an easy and affordable way for you to make payments or settle a transaction overseas.
  Click Here to view Available Currencies
Currency Currency
United Arab Emirates Dirham Saudi Arabian Riyal
Canadian Dollar Solomon Islands Dollar
Swiss Francs Swedish Krona
Danish Krone Singapore Dollar
Euro Dollar Thai Baht
Fijian Dollar Tonga P'anga
Hong Kong Dollar British Pound
Japanese Yen United States Dollar
Norweigian Krone Vanuata Vatu
New Zealand Dollar Western Soma Tala
Papua New Guinea Kina French Pacific Franc
Philippine Peso South African Rand
  Why are Drafts so popular for overseas payments?
  • A Draft may be enclosed with letters or invoices and forwarded direct to the payee
  • If a Draft is lost or stolen (and not presented), it can usually be cancelled and a new Draft issued
  • An economical and secure way of sending a large amount of money overseas

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us Contact Us