Using the Revolut card in Australia | 2024 guide (2024)

If you’re planning a trip to Australia - or planning to move there to live, work or study - you’ve got an exciting time ahead. As the Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency in Australia you’ll need to find convenient ways to spend in AUD while you’re there.

This guide walks through how to use the Revolut card in Australia for convenient and secure transactions, and offers some handy hints about making your money go further when you’re abroad.

Last updated

26 March 2024

Can I use the Revolut card in Australia?

If you are a resident of Australia and have a Revolut card - or if you’re thinking of getting one - you’re probably wondering: can I use my Revolut card to pay for things in Australia?

The answer is yes, you can use the Revolut card for everyday spending in Australia. You can use the card to pay for things in Australian Dollars with competitive exchange rates and low transaction fees. This guide walks through how you’ll be able to use your Revolut card to help manage your travel spending.

Order your Revolut card in Australia by downloading the Revolut app. You’ll then be able to manage your money conveniently in the app too. Here’s what to do:

1. Select the Revolut account tier that’s the best for your needs and tap Sign up

2. Enter your personal and contact details following the prompts

3. Complete the verification step by snapping a photo of your ID and proof of address documents and uploading them

4. Confirm your shipping address, and your card will arrive in the mail

If you live in Australia, the good news is that the Revolut card is available for residents as long as they have the documents needed for verification - usually just an ID and a proof of local address.

Learn more about the Revolut card

What happens if I move to Australia?

You can continue using your card as normal because Revolut uses the same entity in Australia as Australia. You may still have to notify Revolut of the change of address in-app.

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Yes. Access to ATMs shouldn’t be a problem during your stay in Australia.

It’s good to know that Australia is well developed and ATMs can be found in most towns and cities - you’ll only usually run into a problem if you’re heading somewhere really off the beaten path. If that’s the case, plan in advance and stock up on AUD from an ATM while you can.

Generally having and using a low cost ATM card when you’re in Australia is convenient, reliable and secure. You can take out cash little and often to avoid the need to carry too much at any one time, and spend with your card in stores and restaurants. Keep more than one way to pay in your pocket at any given time, so you’re prepared no matter what happens.

Don’t pay more than you need to when using an ATM. Here are some hints to avoid unexpected ATM fees in Australia:

• Get a low cost ATM card which offers some free or cheap international withdrawals

• Always pay in the local currency when you withdraw - this avoids additional charges and poor exchange rates offered by an ATM

• Check if there’s a fixed cost per transaction for your ATM card. This might mean that making fewer, larger withdrawals is cheaper

• Watch the ATM screen for warnings of extra fees the ATM operator may add - if there are going to be extra charges you may want to find an alternative terminal

Make the most of your money so you can do more on your trip to Australia. Here are some travel budget tips:

• Pay for your luggage when you book your flight - this is cheaper than at the airport

• Don’t exchange currency at the airport or your hotel, as this is often the most expensive place

• Always pay in the local currency

• Keep a few different payment methods on you at any time, just in case you need a backup plan

• Get a travel card which has good exchange rates and low or no cost ATM withdrawals overseas

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency in Australia.

You can exchange your AUD before you leave Australia if you’d like - but bear in mind that you won’t be able to spend AUD in Australia. If you arrive with cash in your pocket you’ll need to exchange it locally, which may come with unexpected costs, and take time out of your trip unnecessarily.

A better plan for lots of people is to get a travel card for spending in AUD while in Australia, with low costs and secure transactions.

The information in this article is correct as of 20/02/2024. We retrieved Wise's and Revolut's card coverage from the following sources:

• Where can I use my Wise card? - Wise
• Can I get the Wise card in my country? - Wise
• Which countries can I use my Revolut cards in? - Revolut
• What countries are supported? - Revolut