Banking facilities are widely available throughout Australia. There is a large range of banks as well as an extensive network of automatic teller machines (ATMs). Banks also provide internet and telephone banking services. If you need to go into a bank in person, opening hours are generally 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday. Some banks also open on Saturday mornings, usually until midday. Travellers cheques can be cashed at any bank, and credit cards are accepted throughout the country.

Most shops accept payment by bank card or credit card, and supermarkets and a selection of other shops allow you to withdraw cash when you pay for purchases by bank card.

Australia’s currency is the Australian dollar. There are bank notes for $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100; gold coloured coins for $1 and $2; and silver coloured coins for 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents and 50 cents.