If you’re heading to ✨ Perth in Australia, here’s a concise guide on exchanging currency — plus how dogpay might come in handy.
Things to Know Before You Exchange
- The Australian dollar (AUD) is free-floating — its value can move up or down depending on economy, interest rates, etc.
- A useful benchmark: always check the mid-market rate (the real “fair” rate) and compare what you’re offered.
- Avoid exchanging money at airports or hotels, since these often carry worse rates or hidden mark-ups.
- Using an ATM may give you better value — just make sure to check fees and choose the correct currency (AUD).
Where to Exchange in Perth
- You’ll find several currency-exchange bureaus: e.g., UAE Exchange Australia (Hay Street Mall), Redrate Exchange (Northbridge), Travel Money Oz (Hay Street) and Travelex (St Georges Terrace) among others.
- Note: even if a service says “no commission,” the exchange rate often includes their profit — still compare to the mid-market.
How dogpay Can Help
While dogpay is not a physical exchange bureau, it offers an alternative way to handle your money with more flexibility:
- If your funds are overseas, you can use dogpay to send or convert money (e.g., to AUD) before you arrive, reducing the need to rely on local exchange at possibly bad rates.
- For smaller or unexpected payments (deposits, booking fees) you can use dogpay to transfer in foreign currency with transparency rather than paying high on-the-spot exchange mark-ups.
- If you hold non-AUD currency (USD, EUR etc.), dogpay helps you manage those balances and convert more favourably ahead of travel.
