Australia

Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrency in Australia - What to Know | Flash Payments

Investing in cryptocurrencies has tax implications for Australians. Here we outline the ATO's guidelines for people buying and selling digital assets.

International Money Transfers

What Are the Risks of International Money Transfers? | Flash Payments

While the business of making international money transfers is generally considered safe, it is not without risks. Here's how to ensure your money stays safe when transferring overseas.

International Money Transfers

What is the best exchange rate service? | Flash Payments

People prioritise different things when it comes to sending money overseas. The ‘best’ currency exchange service will vary from person to person based on their own needs.

International Money Transfers

What happens when an international money transfer is made? | Flash Payments

Have you ever wondered what happens to your money after you arrange an international wire transfer? Where does it disappear to? And why is the final amount always less than you were expecting?

Exchange Rates

How to send money overseas... without using Western Union or MoneyGram | Flash Payments

Thanks to advances in technology there are now a wide-range of options for making international money transfers from Australia.

International Money Transfers

How Long Does an International Wire Transfer Take? | Flash Payments

There are many factors that affect how long it takes to send money overseas. Generally, the type of service you use to transfer the money will have the biggest impact.

Expats

The Most Expensive Cities in the World for Expats 2018

According to a new report released by Mercer the price of expat life went up in 2018 for Aussies living in select cities.

Tips

Cheapest Way to Transfer Money Overseas | Flash Payments

Using your bank to send money overseas is an obvious choice, but it is often the most costly one. Savings start by switching to a dedicated money transfer service.

Digital Currency

How to Buy Cryptocurrency

Buying cryptocurrency for the first time can be overwhelming. In this article we discuss how Australians can get started in cryptocurrency investing.

Exchange Rates

Weaker AUD makes Overseas Travel more Expensive for Aussies in 2018

If you are heading overseas, the level of the Australian dollar is going to have a big impact on the total cost of your trip. A weakening currency makes travelling overseas for Australians more expensive.

Tips

Dealing in Multiple Currencies

If you are a frequent traveller, or are an Aussie living in a foreign country, then you are likely exchanging between one currency and another on a regular basis.

Tips

Got the Winter Blues?

While Australian winter certainly has its perks, not everyone is cheering the arrival of colder weather and shorter days. But booking a last-minute trip can come at a cost to your bank account.

International Money Transfers

Enjoy a Royal Wedding Overseas

For some newly engaged Australian couples, getting married in a castle in the UK might seem like an impossible fairytale. But having your perfect overseas wedding is completely achievable if you manage your budget carefully and learn some money-saving tricks.

News

Budget Roundup

Treasurer Scott Morrison unveiled the 2018-2019 last night. The plan was headlined by the promise of $140bn in tax cuts over the next decade, with immediate tax relief for middle and lower-income earners and a fundamental reform of the progressive tax system.

News

Australia & the US / China Tariff War

As the US and China engage in a tit-for-tat trade war Australia remains caught in the middle. The two countries have implemented sweeping and crippling tariffs on vast swaths of inter-country trade. What does a trade war mean for Australia? The Importance of China and the US to Australia Both the...

Tips

It Pays to Plan Ahead When You Travel Overseas

Thinking about taking the family abroad this year? Stuck on when you want to use your overseas holiday home or timeshare property?

Tips

5 Ways to Stretch Your Overseas Easter Holiday Dollars

Are you one of the lucky Aussies that has planned a trip overseas for the upcoming Easter holiday break? Whilst you probably have already paid for the larger items, such as transport and accommodation, you still want to make sure that all other expenses yet to come are as cost

Tips

Moving to Australia? Our Top Tips for Settling Down Under

With Australia Day over and kids across the country back at school, 2018 is well and truly underway! As a nation of migrants, for many the start of the year also marks the beginning of a new life in Australia. Migrating to a new country can be an overwhelming experience,

Australia

Australia at the Forefront of Embracing Blockchain

In an important step for the industry, Australia’s main stock exchange, ASX Ltd., announced late last week that they will start using blockchain.

Market Update

Market Updates: What To Know This Week

What's new in market updates around the world? We analyse key financial and currency news for the week.

Are You Separated from a Loved One this Christmas?

With over 1 million Australians living permanently overseas and 28% of our population migrants, we know it is not always possible for everyone to partake in their traditions with loved ones at Christmas.

Market Update

Australian Dollar suffers from divergent policy outlooks

It has been a rough few weeks for the Australian dollar. The Aussie has lost nearly 3% versus the US dollar over the past month and many banking analysts are predicting the bad run to continue into 2018.

News

Flash Payments Welcomes Bankers’ Endorsement of Government-Backed Cryptocurrencies

A government-endorsed digital Australian dollar has the potential to lead to increased trust and certainty, particularly to grow the digital currency marketplace.

Exchange Rates

How to get the best rate with our Exchange Rate Calculator

We take a closer look at how to find and read currency exchange rates, as well as how to convert currency using an exchange rate calculator.

Expats

Currency transfer tips: What expats should consider before sending money home

If you're an expat and need to send money home, you should always consider the best and safest options for currency transfer. We provide some tips.