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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Australia.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Australia.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Australia? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Australia, with a population of around 27.45 million people, has a GDP of approximately 1.77 trillion making it the 14th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Australia is the Australian Dollar (AUD)
The economy is driven by its vast service sector and the export of natural resources like iron ore and coal. It is deeply integrated with the Asia-Pacific region through trade agreements like the CPTPP and strong ties with China and Japan.
The most popular payment method in Australia is the debit or credit card, with 'tap-and-go' contactless payments being ubiquitous for in-person transactions of all sizes. BPAY is a widely adopted, bank-agnostic system used for paying bills online directly from a bank account, valued for its security and convenience. Digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay are also growing rapidly, leveraging the country's widespread contactless infrastructure.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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