Banks, ATM’s & currency exchangers in Cairns

• If   you   need   to   open   an   Australian   bank   account,   it   is   better   to   pick   one   of   the   big   4;   ANZ,   NAB,   Commonwealth   or   Westpac   as   that   way there   will   be   a   branch   wherever   you   do   your   backpacking   in   Oz.   ANZ   seems   to   be   the   most   popular   with   backpackers.   There   is   a   branch   of each of the 4 banks in the Cairns Central Shopping Centre, making it easy to go around and compare deals. • For ATM’s see the map below. Remember if you use an ATM other than your own bank there will be an additional fee. • For   currency   exchange   services   also   see   the   map   below.   Some   places   charge   commission   ,   some   don’t   so   if   you   get   a   quote   make   sure   it includes the commission fee. Our recommendation is Western Union on Spence street for the best rates.