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Send money to Australia from abroad

Fast and secure transfers at competitive rates when you send money to Australia. Transfer today.

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Regulated by ASIC and AUSTRAC

USD – US dollar

OFX fee

+ $0.00 USD

Amount to be converted

$10,000.00 USD

Your customer rate

1.4448

Converted to

$0 AUD

Estimated intermediary or bank fee

– $0.00 AUD

AUD – Australian dollar
Australia
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AU$293bn+

transfers to date

9

years ASX listed

8

global offices

How to send money to Australia

1. Registration.

We’ll ask for some personal details to create your account and verify your identity.

2. Verification.

Electronic verification keeps things moving before we give you a call to make sure you’re good to go.

3. Book your transfer.

Tell us the amount you want to send, or what your recipient needs to receive and see your rate.

4. Send your funds.

You’ll be notified when funds hit our intermediary account. Track your transfer online, in-app or via SMS.

What is the best way to send money to Australia?

When you send money to Australia with OFX for most transfers you can simply send your funds via bank transfer or Bpay.

Please note that payment methods vary based on the currency being sent. Once you lock in your transfer, we will inform you of available payment options.

AUD banknotes

How long does it take to transfer money to Australia from Australia?

Our global network of banking partners enables us to move your money efficiently, through some of the fastest payment schemes available globally.

Most international money transfers to Australia are completed within 1-2 business days of OFX receiving your funds.

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Your transfer rate to send money to Australia now

Need to send money now? Check your customer rate based on the live market.

AUD exchange rates

Not sure how the current market exchange rate for Australian dollar stacks up? Review past performance for your currency pair.

Rate alerts for Australian dollar

Want to know the best time to transfer to Australia? Set up a Rate Alert for your currency pair and we’ll let you know if the rate hits.

FAQs

Can I send money from an Australian bank account to Australia?

OFX can transfer funds to almost any bank in Australia, including, but not limited to:

Westpac, ANZ, HSBC, Commonwealth Bank, NAB

How can I send money to a friend in Australia from abroad?

Whether it’s a gift or a lifeline, when you transfer with OFX we can send money straight to your friend’s bank account.

They don’t need to sign up with OFX, all they have to do is share their bank account details with you.

What verification details do I need to provide as an Australian resident?

Verification helps keep our platform safe from fraud, so we verify the identity of every person who requests an OFX account.

To verify your identity we’ll ask for some personal information including your contact details and nationality. We may also need you to provide photo ID and proof of address to complete verification.

If you’re making a business money transfer, we’ll also ask for your ABN, industry, and other additional documentation relevant to your business structure.

Depending on the countries you are transferring between and the size of the transfer, we may call you if we need a little more information on your transfer needs.

Is there any limit on how much money I can send to Australia from abroad?

OFX does not enforce any limits on the amount of money you may wish to transfer to Australia online.

OFX is publicly listed on the ASX and regulated by ASIC, with advanced fraud detection, and hands-on OFXperts, you can feel confident in going global.

With OFX’s advanced transaction monitoring, the eagle eyes of our OFXperts, regulation by over 50 regulators globally, and over 25 years of experience, you can have confidence that your money is secure with OFX.

Our transfer process operates on a risk-averse model, meaning that we never pay out your funds before we receive them from you. This ensures that OFX has zero default risk from client earnings.

Learn more about OFX’s security measures and regulations in your local area.