Tips

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Payments

What is an IBAN Converter? How to Convert an IBAN into an Account Number

this guide aims to explain why IBANs exist, what they represent, and how to convert and decode certain bank details to derive an IBAN when arranging an international money transfer.

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IBAN to Account Number

International Bank Account Number – is used for identifying a specific bank account for international money transfers and transactions.

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IBAN Account Calculator, What is it?

The official IBAN Calculator is a special software designed to convert internal bank codes and account numbers into an International Bank Account Number (IBAN).

Currency Conversion

Exchange rate margin: the key to a fair international money transfer

Understanding that the exchange rate you accept when transferring money overseas is inclusive of a fee is the first step in taking back control of your international money transfers.

Tips

Maximise your Australian 2019 public holidays

Are you needing a break from work? Have you been wishing you could go on an overseas holiday but don’t think you have the time? The calendar gods are with you in 2019. This is one of those rare years where you can maximise the Aussie public holidays to

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5 Smart Money Goals That Will Leave You Better Off in 2019

Looking to revamp your finances in 2019? Our top 5 goals to set to get in control of your money.

International Money Transfers

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Transferring Money to Family this Christmas

Considering sending cash in lieu of gifts this Christmas? 5 mistakes to avoid when transferring money to family overseas this holiday season

Study Abroad

So you're studying abroad... are you ready? | Flash Payments

Are you ready for your semester overseas? Our checklist for anyone looking to study abroad on a budget.

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Moving to Australia? Check out these money-saving tips...

Moving to a new country doesn't have to break the bank. Our top money- saving tips for those emigrating to Australia.

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The Number One Way to Save When Paying for your Overseas Holiday

Using your Australian credit card to pay for overseas hotel accommodation could cost you up to 7.0% of the total bill. Here's our best tip to save on holiday accommodation abroad.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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

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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,

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.

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5 tips for Australians buying property in Canada

With excessively high real estate prices at home, have you considered purchasing property abroad, say in Canada? Canada welcomes home buyers from all countries, and there are no restrictions on the amount or kind of real estate you can buy. For Australians looking to buy a home abroad, here are

Australia

5 Customer Engagement Best Practices

We can find a hundred articles a day online today about “customer engagement” but to me, a good deal of it sounds like lip service – slick advice about how to appear deeply interested in and connected to your customer, and how to “convince” (dare I say “trick”) customers into thinking

Expats

Moving to Canada in search of a new future?

There is a lot to take into consideration when deciding to move to another country, and Canada is no different. In spite of the many similarities, moving to Canada is still a significant undertaking, and not just because of the long winters. Whether you are moving for work, to study

Study Abroad

10 Travel Tips for Students Who Have Never Studied Abroad

Deciding to partake in this journey is half the battle, one you have already won. In case you are starting to feel pre-departure jitters, here are some tips to help calm your nerves and have a grasp on your adventure ahead. a. Research where you’re going b. Talk to

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The World's Best Places To Retire in 2016

Retiring abroad is easier and more affordable than ever before. These days it really is possible to spend your days relaxing beneath palm fronds on a Caribbean beach, enjoying farm-fresh produce in a mountain haven with year-round spring weather, or wandering the storied streets of a historic and cultured European