Holidaying in Oz-best way to handle money

[Madra Rua]

Morning all,

My mum is travellin to Oz for 6 weeks in March to visit my sister and to do some travelling around the country whilst she is there. She will also do a couple of nights in Dubai on her way home.

What is the best way for her to bring her money? Should she pre-load her credit card and transfer from her current account when necessary or whats best?

Thanks for your assistance

Madra Rua

 

[dereko1969]

The problem with pre-loading the credit card is that if it's stolen then the amount pre-loaded is not protected and is in essence lost.

I'd just use my laser/visa debit card the whole time, and credit card for larger purchases (depending on how long you want to pay off).

Bring lots of money, Oz is seriously expensive nowadays.

 

[dymo]

What i do for travel is bring some cash then as i need it use intrent net banking if i need to put money on visa otherwise just my visa debit

 

[Eithneangela]

Visa Debit - works all over Australia/New Zealand without any problems. Have used it on 5 visits there. I'd use the Credit card for online bookings only if possible (there may some occasions where the Visa Debit is not accepted but these are rare nowadays.)