Travelling overseas

Tips on how to manage your money if you’re going on an OE or traveling overseas. Foreign currency, travel insurance, bank account options, discounts and fee waivers when you get Westpac Travelbag.

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Foreign currency

Foreign currency Your travel money options
  > currency converter
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Savings calculators

Savings calculators Saving for a trip? Find out:
  > how much to save each payday
  > how long will it take to save
  > interest on your savings
  > about savings accounts

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Managing your money overseas
Manage your money while you're overseas with
an Electronic account – keep your money under control back home  
a DebitPlus Visa card* - acts like a credit card but uses money from your linked transaction account  
a credit card – an easy way to pay when you’re overseas  
a Online Banking – manage your money 24/7 no matter where you are  
foreign currency – have some ready before you travel  
telegraphic transfers and drafts – send money to or from overseas  
travel insurance – protect yourself and your belongings while you’re away  
ATM Global Alliance ATMs** - save on international transaction fees  
Travel card – pre load your holiday spending money and use it while you’re away  
Travelbag – extra benefits on credit cards, travel insurance and foreign exchange when you buy foreign cash or travel insurance with us  
foreign currency accounts – make deposits and withdrawals without having to convert to or from New Zealand dollars  
Going on an OE?
take enough money to survive at least three months without working  
find overseas banks that are part of your NZ bank's network/alliance  
credit cards are useful for travelling as they are widely accepted  
if you’re aged between 18 and 24 years old, you could get a credit card with the first year annual fee and hotpoints®^ fees waived  
> travel and international banking faq’s
> Safe Travel
> Lonely Planet
> Trip Advisor
*An annual $10 fee applies to DebitPlus Visa. DebitPlus Visa conditions of use apply.
**The $8 international transaction fee saving applies to Westpac only, and is subject to change. ATM Global Alliance banks and their details are subject to change. All other international and standard fees apply including foreign currency conversion fees - refer to the Transaction and Service fees page.
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