Before entering Australia you should work out a budget that covers accommodation, food, transport, clothing, entertainment and child care, if applicable. Travellers cheques are easier to use if already in Australian dollars, however, banks will cash travellers cheques in virtually any currency. All major international hotels and some shops, depending on individual policy, will cash travellers cheques. Banking services in Australia are extremely competitive. Over twenty local and numerous international banking groups are represented in Australia.
All major banks have many branches in each city and regional centres.
These machines can be used for deposits and withdrawals 24 hours a day. The most commonly accepted credit cards in Australia are American Express, Bankcard, Diners International, MasterCard, Visa and their affiliates. Many cities where large numbers of international tourists visit will also accept JCB credit cards. Back to top Working in Australia Students and travellers to Australia are only permitted to work if they possess a current visa that entitles the visa holder to work. This does not include a tourist visa.