Cash usage
Cash remains legal tender, but card use is common for everyday purchases.
Country money guide
Australia Currency Guide
Learn how the Australian dollar is used in Australia, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Australian Dollar in Australia
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
ISO codeAUD
Central bankReserve Bank of Australia
Currency profileView AUD factsMonetary framework
Australia uses the Australian dollar as its official currency.
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AUD0.718339 USD1 AUD = 0.7183392 USD
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Currency facts
AUD at a glance
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
ISO codeAUD
SymbolAUD
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankReserve Bank of Australia
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedIntroduced on 14 February 1966
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Australia
Official use
Australia uses the Australian dollar as its official currency.
Payment environment
Card and contactless payments are common; cash usage is lower than in many travel destinations.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
Cards are widely accepted; some merchants add a disclosed card surcharge.
Mobile and contactless payments
Contactless payments are common.
ATM availability
ATM fees depend on the operator and card issuer.
Tipping practices
Tipping is optional rather than a standard percentage obligation.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
AUD can be sensitive to commodity prices and Asia-Pacific growth expectations.
Optional terminal conversion
A foreign card may be offered conversion into its home currency; compare the disclosed rate before accepting.
Cash declaration
AUSTRAC explains reporting requirements for physical currency and bearer negotiable instruments crossing the border.
Popular currency pairs
AUD conversion links
Related currencies
Regional and monetary links
NZDNew Zealand DollarOceania
USDUnited States DollarAmericas
JPYJapanese YenAsia Pacific
CNYChinese YuanAsia PacificCurrency topics
These links use the country dataset's regional and monetary relationships rather than a single global popularity list.
FAQ
Australia currency questions
Which currency is used in Australia?
Australia uses the Australian dollar as its official currency.
Does Australia have multiple official currencies?
Australia has one official currency: the Australian dollar (AUD).
How can I compare the Australian dollar?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Australia's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
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