Buy USD | AUD to USD exchange rate today

There's no single best time to buy US dollars — exchange rates move daily based on global markets, so buying when the Australian dollar is strong relative to the USD generally gives you more value. Many travellers monitor the rate in the weeks before their trip and lock in when it looks favourable.

If you're not sure whether you're getting a competitive rate, Travel Money Oz's Price Beat Guarantee means you can buy in-store with confidence — if another Australian provider is offering a better published cash rate on the same day, we'll beat their overall transaction price by at least $1 AUD.

Travel Money Oz has 90+ stores across Australia — in major shopping centres, CBDs, and suburbs — making it one of the most accessible places to buy USD cash in person. Use the store finder to locate your nearest store, check opening hours, and confirm contact details before you visit.

Prefer not to leave home? You can also order USD online for click & collect in about an hour, or home delivery within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores.

Yes — US dollars are one of the currencies covered by the Travel Money Oz In Stock Promise, which means USD is guaranteed to be in stock at every Travel Money Oz store every day.

On the off chance your local store doesn't have it when you arrive, you'll receive $10 AUD off your order, and we'll have your currency ready within a week. Find your nearest store.

Yes — exchanging USD before you travel almost always gets you a better rate than buying at the airport. Airport currency exchanges operate in a captive environment with limited competition, which typically means higher margins and less favourable rates for travellers.

With 90+ Travel Money Oz stores across Australia and same-day online ordering with click & collect available in about an hour, there's no need to wait until you land. Order ahead and collect on the way to the airport if you need to.

How much USD you need depends on your trip length, travel style, and destination. As a rough guide, budget travellers typically spend USD $100–$150 per day, while mid-range travellers average USD $150–$250 per day once accommodation, meals, transport, and activities are factored in.

Use the Travel Money Oz Holiday Budget Calculator below to build a more accurate estimate based on your itinerary — it factors in destination, trip length, and spending category. Ready to buy? Order USD online.

The USD travels further than most currencies. Beyond the US itself, it's the official currency of Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Zimbabwe, East Timor, Micronesia, Palau and the Marshall Islands — plus US territories like Puerto Rico, Guam and the US Virgin Islands.
It's also widely accepted alongside local currencies in places like Cambodia and the Bahamas, and several major economies including Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and the UAE peg their currencies directly to it.

Cash is the more practical option for day-to-day spending in the USA — tips, markets, smaller businesses, and many local services are cash-preferred or cash-only. A Travel Money Oz Currency Pass gives you the flexibility of a prepaid card with locked-in exchange rates and can be a useful backup or complement to cash.

Most travellers use both: cash for daily spending, a card for larger purchases or emergencies. You can order USD cash online or load a Currency Pass through Travel Money Oz in a single visit or online order.