Hi OzBargain fam.
Need to travel domestic within NZ and fares are better on local sites and even Jetstar takes you to their NZ site. I can convert in AUD on site but then fare comes out to be same. I am based in Syd so what would be the best way to pay for these airfares.
TIA
Care to explain more?
Not 100% because you’re travelling domestically, but check if your credit card has cover when paying for flights with it
you really need to learn how to read mate.
@askbargain: @askbargain Did you mean to buy ticket on credit card and claim the difference thru card insurance?
Revolut?
Depending on the price difference you might not come our any better after the conversion fees with wise.
ING is still doing free international transactions though.
If you have 28 Degrees credit card, that's what I did for Auckland to Christchurch flight early this month. Second card I will use Ubank Visa Debit, I'm guessing most Visa Debit is the same. If there is option on currency, always pay the local, currency not AUD.
Did you get close to market exchange rate with 28 degrees?
How much $ are we talking about? Sure use your FX friendly card if you have one (Citibank Plus>NAB, Wise debit, 28 degrees), if you don't I wouldn't bother setting something up.
The difference is not huge but I need 10 tickets so it all adds up. More I save is more to spend on holiday.
I'm guessing the OP is seeing pre-GST fares until they choose Aus as currency.
Maybe?
The fares are including GST and it actually goes up when I choose AUD.
What cards/accounts do you have? Sure you could open Wise account, use it to convert AUD to NZD at a good time for exchange rate, then use the virtual card to pay in NZD. Probably the quickest solution.
ING, Citibank credit card and St george debit. WISE is one option I am considering, just wanted to see what else do people use or is better than WISE.
Probably ING. Research it but I think if you fill some specific requirements there's no fee and Visa exchange rates. If you don't meet, 3% fee plus Visa rates.
Thanks for the input, I'll look into it.
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