Yeah, OK a bit of a whinge and a laugh.... Qantas Money card.

[mrsterryn]

I use my Coles card .
I checked a recent purchase against XEs rate and it was almost spot on to the dollar
There are no conversion fees at all
Admittedly this isn't a Qantas one but I use it an usually over about 12-18 months have about 1000$ worth of points .
This isn't the main card of the household . Husband Qantas card is but my Coles is a great backup

 

[Jacques Vert]

I use my Coles card .
I checked a recent purchase against XEs rate and it was almost spot on to the dollar
There are no conversion fees at all
Admittedly this isn't a Qantas one but I use it an usually over about 12-18 months have about 1000$ worth of points .
This isn't the main card of the household . Husband Qantas card is but my Coles is a great backup

I also now use the Coles Platinum MasterCard when overseas. Good fx rates, earns Fly Buys>VA>SQ.

Gives me ~0.65 KrisFlyer per $ spent if I wait for a bonus transfer offer from VA.

 

[cgichard]

I loaded my Qantas Money card with Euros more than a year ago when the exchange rate was much better. I must have used up most of my balance on my just completed trip, but have been blocked & have no way of accessing the website to see how much is left. I'll just keep using it on the next trip until a purchase fails to go through.

I've been wondering about an alternative card. I did try for the ANZ Travel Card a while ago but it required a mobile phone number, which I don't have. I'll probably fall back on my ING VISA debit card which refunds all charges. Have used it so far only for online purchases, not when actually overseas, although reports are good.

 

[futaris]

Check out Transferwise. See the other thread.

 

[cgichard]

Check out Transferwise. See the other thread.

Thanks. I hadn't realized it was now available to Australian residents. I await feedback on the launch. However, as I don't receive US or GBP funds, perhaps using my existing ING debit card will suffice for me.