Travel money news and advice

New research has revealed that payments platform PayPal hiked up its exchange rate margins during the peak coronavirus shutdown period.

It’s no secret that the Aussie dollar has continued to take hit after hit over the last 12 months, whether it’s the trade tensions between the US and China, the recent bushfires or RBA cuts.

It’s a known fact that Australians have travel on the brain, but it turns out that more and more of us are thinking beyond the hotels we’ll be staying at or the food we’ll be eating while abroad.

It’s getting to that time of year, when it feels like more than half the country clears off to some exotic destination abroad. If you’re part of this group, firstly, we’re jealous. Secondly, have you thought about how you’re going to pay for all those holiday cocktails and museum tickets? Finding the best credit card for overseas travel should be at the top of your to-do list before you depart.

After being hacked on New Year’s Eve, foreign exchange services company, Travelex has finally made its way back online.

We’ve all got friends who love to post the “I’m out” pic on instagram, glass of champagne in hand, with a geotag at the airport lounge.

When it comes to picking a destination for your next big holiday, word of mouth is everything. Some people turn to their Gran, while others turn to the ‘Gram.

Major Australian banks including NAB, the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have been hit by the recent Travelex site ransom.

Aussies love to travel the globe. Whether we’re escaping the scorching hot summer for a white Christmas or planning the next bucket list trip of 2020, it’s smart to be prepared when it comes to money and the hidden exchange and withdrawal fees you could be stung with abroad. If you’re a little confused deciding on whether a prepaid, debit or credit travel money card is the right choice for you, you're not on your own. There are a lot of things to consider when planning a trip overseas, so the money experts at Mozo have come to the party and looked at the nitty gritty to come out with some standouts to help make it easier for you to decide which is right for you.

Summer. It’s one of the most popular times of the year for Australians to head interstate or overseas to make use of the holiday period, and it's also prime time for planning that international adventure next year.