KVB Kunlun - FX in Sydney/Melbourne

[BlueAU]

Anybody use KVB Kunlun to exchange cash for FX when going overseas? I used them a few times for JPY. Found them quite good, cheap and no fee. Good spot rate too!

 

[auriga]

Are they always really crowded?

 

[BlueAU]

Are they always really crowded?

last time I went in there was 2 people waiting for a good spot rate, must have been changing alot. 0.01c did not make any diff to me

 

[miki_chan]

Just visited KVB Kunlun in Melbourne last week and they have the worst customer service ever!! I told the front desk that I wanted to exchange some currency in JPY and she made me open up an account and transfer 10% deposit into it. That was it!!! after I did what she told me to do, there was absolutely NO CONTACT!! I called them up after several days and they gave me the run around, trying to make me apply to some of their financial products. Didn't even apologise!! I don't recommend going to them. They seem to only favour Chinese and Japanese customers.

However, I do recommend Everforex!! Whatever you see on their currency list at their website everforex.com/en/Rate/RatePanelFull.aspx that is the current exchange spot rate (keep refreshing the page as it is constantly fluid...might be better to physically watch it at their offices so you can exchange at your target rate). No fees whatsoever! and you can exchange straight away. A friend recommended this place and they talk straight. In Melbourne, they have two offices...one listed on their website in the city and the other in Box Hill but it isn't listed on their website. You can call the Box Hill office at 03 9898 8888.

Hope this helps!!

 

[Dalescott]

However, I do recommend Everforex!! Whatever you see on their currency list at their website everforex.com/en/Rate/RatePanelFull.aspx that is the current exchange spot rate (keep refreshing the page as it is constantly fluid...might be better to physically watch it at their offices so you can exchange at your target rate). No fees whatsoever! and you can exchange straight away. A friend recommended this place and they talk straight. In Melbourne, they have two offices...one listed on their website in the city and the other in Box Hill but it isn't listed on their website. You can call the Box Hill office at 03 9898 8888.

Hope this helps!!

I have justed check Everforex out, great exchange rates. I will be giving them a try. Thanks

 

[Isochronous]

This Everforex mob offer amazing rates. I'm definitely going to be using them now instead of trusty old Amex. How can they be so close to the spot rate?

 

[miki_chan]

This Everforex mob offer amazing rates. I'm definitely going to be using them now instead of trusty old Amex. How can they be so close to the spot rate?​

I have no idea! *chuckle* forgot to ask...perhaps someone else can find out when they visit.

As I'm going to Japan this weekend, I went last week to change some currency and found that to get a better JPY rate (although they already have the best rates!) it is best to change AUD to USD then change USD to JPY! all possible as Everforex don't charge any fees *smiles*

 

[serfty]

Thanks for the tip miki_chan and welcome to AFF.

Here's a clickable link: Everforex Transaction Rates - Full Version

 

[blu]

Will will need some European currencies soon. In Sydney, is there a Post Office that sells over the counter (alternatively we can use KVBK).

 

[travelislife]

I have used KVB in Melbourne on Collins St a few times and have always exchanged cash with them, easy to do, good rates, never had to wait. Will check those other guys out though too.

 

[blueram]

Any other good FX providers in Sydney? Interested mainly US dollars.

I previously have used Global Forex (CitiBank building) before they closed, don't know where they are now!

 

[Simo]

I normally find when going overseas that best rate is got from off the street when in the country.

I will take a enough to cover the first day or so then swap from then.

Last time when overseas Aussie post was very good for the rate we got.