Airport Currency Exchange in Australia: What to Know Before You Fly
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Airport currency exchange in Australia
Exchanging currency at the airport has a reputation for bad rates — and at many providers, that reputation is deserved. At Prosegur Change, you get the best exchange rate and 0% commission when you book your travel money online and choose airport branch pickup — so the usual airport markup doesn't have to apply to you. This page covers what's worth knowing before you exchange currency at an Australian airport, plus a quick guide to our two airport branches.
Why book online for airport pickup specifically?
Booking online and selecting an airport branch for collection is how you unlock the best exchange rate and 0% commission with Prosegur Change. It also means your currency is set aside and ready when you arrive, and — particularly for less common currencies — guarantees stock that a walk-up visit can't.
Our airport branches
No matter which airport you’re departing from, Prosegur Change offers convenient locations where you can collect your travel money with ease and peace of mind.
Melbourne Airport
Level 1, Terminal 2, open 24/7. See our Melbourne Airport page for full details.
Brisbane Airport
five branches across the terminal, open daily 4:00am–1:00am, phone +61 7 3638 8711. 24-hour pickup on online orders thanks to our partnership with Brisbane Airport. See our Brisbane Airport page for exact terminal locations.
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Online rates may vary from in-store
Practical tips before you fly
- Order online at least a few days ahead if you need a less common currency — airport branches can't always guarantee walk-up stock of everything.
- Check your order confirmation for the exact collection window, especially if you're flying at an unusual hour.
- If you're travelling with a mix of cash and card, only exchange what you're likely to need in cash — leftover foreign currency can be exchanged back to AUD at any of our branches when you return.
- Bring valid photo ID (passport or driver's licence) to collect any order, airport or otherwise.
- If your flight is delayed and pushes your arrival outside standard hours, check whether your branch offers after-hours pickup (Brisbane Airport does, via 24-hour collection on online orders; Melbourne Airport is open 24/7 regardless) before assuming you've missed your window.
FAQs about Airport money exchange in Australia
Whether it’s your first time exchanging money at an airport or you’re a frequent flyer, here are answers to the most common traveller questions.
With most providers, exchanging in town ahead of time gets a better rate than at the airport. With Prosegur Change, you get the best exchange rate and 0% commission by booking online and choosing an airport branch for pickup — so exchanging at the airport doesn't cost you anything extra, as long as you book online rather than walking up on the day.
Orders range from a minimum of $200 to a maximum of $6,000 AUD equivalent per transaction.
Yes — if your trip involves more than one country, you can include multiple currencies in the same order rather than placing separate ones.
A valid passport or driver's licence, the same as at any of our branches.
For commonly held currencies, a walk-up exchange on the day is usually fine. For less common currencies, we'd recommend ordering a few days ahead to guarantee availability rather than risking a same-day shortfall before a flight.
At Brisbane Airport, yes — online orders can be collected 24 hours a day thanks to our partnership with Brisbane Airport. At Melbourne Airport, the branch itself operates 24/7, so this isn't an issue either.
What our customers say
Gina at Melbourne Airport was incredibly helpful. Working out the two different currencies we needed, as well as the added bonus of some amazing travel advice for our Singapore and Malaysia trip. Thanks Gina!
Liz Nugent
Husham was amazing. He made the process super easy and explained everything I needed to know & about my exchange rate & all my questions.
Avalon Teboneras
Attended Prosegur Currency Exchange Melbourne Airport several months ago and was provided with friendly, professional and efficient service from Monty, which was greatly appreciated.
R D
Mary at Brisbane International Airport was amazing customer service and a great help. She was lovely to talk to and such a great vibe! She helped us understand the conversion and was efficient. Thank you Mary!
Stephanie Rodwell
Suprema was great. Very helpful and efficient. Rates were better by booking on line than I would have got at the airport.
Julia Ewing
Kim gave excellent service and a very decent rate when I had a last minute requirement to change cash at Brisbane international airport. Thanks so much Kim!
Pip Russell