Money in Australia
Tipping
Tipping is not the general custom in Australia, and all times is entirely optional. A Goods and Service Tax (GST) of 10% of the total bill is added to accounts by hotels and restaurants.
Currency
Australian currency ($A) is decimal with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents equals one dollar). Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10, and $5 denominations. Coins come in $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c denominations. Prices are rounded to the nearest 5c.
Currency Exchange
Exchange facilities are available at international airports. Changing foreign currency or traveller's cheques can be done at most banks.
Credit Cards
The most commonly accepted credit cards are American Express, Bankcard, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and JCB.
Banks and various locations have ATMs (Automated Teller Machines). Credit cards may need to be enabled for international access - contact your credit card provider.