Currency
The Australian Dollar (AUD) currency is decimal with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents equals one dollar). Notes come in $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 denominations. Coins come in 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2 denominations. All prices are marked in single cents and rounded off to the nearest 5c.
Exchange facilities are available for all incoming and outgoing flights at all airports. Changing foreign currency or traveller's cheques can be done quickly at all banks. Exchanging facilities are available at all major hotels as well.

There is no limitation to the amount of Australian or foreign cash that may be brought into or taken out of Australia. Amounts over Australian Dollar 10,000 or an equivalent amount of Foreign currency must be reported at the time of arrival into and departure from Australia.
Forms for reporting currency transfers are available with Customs Officers at all ports and airports. Reporting is required by law and a failure to do the same is an offence.

Credit Cards
The most commonly accepted credit cards in Australia are American Express, Bancard, Diner's Club Card, Master Card, Visa Card, JCB and their affiliates. These cards can be used in Australia at ATMs, various retail outlets and most hotels provided they are enabled for international access.

Banks in Australia have ATMs which can be accessed 24 hours a day. To access an account, cardholders are required to use their Personal Identification Number (PIN) when obtaining cash or services. Cards can be used in Australia at both ATMs and at most retail locations, as long as they have been enabled for international access.

Travelers Cheques
Travelers' cheques can be cashed at banks or larger hotels, as it may be difficult elsewhere. Some banks may charge a fee for cashing travelers' cheques.