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How to Pay in Australia

Australia is a vast country with long distances between cities. Mobile coverage can be spotty in rural areas, so download offline maps before heading into the outback. Contactless payments are widely accepted, and each state has its own transit card system.

Payment & Finance Apps

Afterpay app icon

Afterpay

Australia's homegrown buy-now-pay-later platform, accepted at thousands of retailers both online and in-store. Split purchases into four interest-free payments.

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CommBank app icon

CommBank

The Commonwealth Bank app is Australia's most popular banking app. Useful for quick transfers, card controls, and finding nearby ATMs.

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Wise app icon

Wise

Ideal for travellers who need to convert currency at real exchange rates. Supports AUD and lets you hold multiple currencies in one account.

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App details

Afterpay in other countriesCommBank in other countriesWise in other countries

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