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Category Archives: Money Saving Tips

Saving money isn’t hard once you have the right information.
These blogs are for anyone that is interested in finding ways to save money, particularly when it comes to currency conversion.
Arm yourself with the right tips, tools, links and calculators to make sure you get more out of your money.

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7 Practical Tips to Find the Best Travel Money and Cards

Posted on April 21, 2018January 7, 2019 by Oscar Murray

1. City versus the suburbs Some of the best places to exchange currency are in the city. The advantage of the city is that currency exchange outlets are usually within 1 or 2 blocks of each other. This makes it easy to compare exchange rates […]

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Buy Currency Online

How to Buy Currency: Online Versus In-Store

Posted on April 3, 2018July 20, 2021 by Oscar Murray

Planning your next overseas trip? No matter whether you are preparing for overseas travel for holiday or business, packing your money is a checklist essential. Buying travel money online is one way to reduce stress and potentially save time – but are there any disadvantages […]

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How to Get the Best Currency Exchange Rate: Negotiation Techniques That Work

Posted on March 14, 2018December 14, 2018 by Oscar Murray

The exchange rate you get will make a huge difference in how much it costs to buy travel money or send money overseas. The problem is, every bank and currency exchange company quotes different exchange rates. You can make sure you are getting a good […]

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Is It Cheaper to Buy Foreign Currency Overseas?

Posted on January 23, 2018October 21, 2021 by Oscar Murray

It can be cheaper to buy your currency abroad rather than at home, but it depends on your holiday destination. Why it is sometimes cheaper to buy currency abroad?   As a general rule of thumb, holiday destinations that are very popular with New Zealanders […]

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The Best Time to Lock in Your Exchange Rate

Posted on December 30, 2017December 14, 2018 by Oscar Murray

Locking in your exchange rate can make your day – or cost you thousands. Whether you need to pick up some currency before an overseas holiday, or regularly send money overseas, we look at when you can lock in an exchange rate and the best […]

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