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SGE Credit Union has partnered with American Express Foreign Exchange Services to offer you simple solutions to your foreign currency requirements. Whether you are going overseas for a shopping spree or sending money to a family member abroad for their birthday, we offer a range of secure and convenient options to suit your needs.
 
Order your foreign exchange online
Check the latest rates here

 

With over 150 years of experience in Foreign Exchange, you can trust American Express with your foreign currency requirements. Benefit from their exceptional service and superior foreign exchange expertise as one of the most established and respected providers of foreign exchange, globally.

 
 

What is available?
 

Telegraphic Transfers: Make quick and cost effective international payments in over 100 currencies. A telegraphic transfer (TT) is a secure, convenient and electronic means of depositing funds directly into an account overseas. The beneficiary generally receives payment within 72 hours after the payment has been initiated.

Foreign Currency Drafts: Foreign currency bank drafts are issued in 16 major currencies and offer a secure way to send small amounts of money abroad.

Foreign cash: Order your foreign currency online or in a branch and it will be available for collection within 48 hours. Foreign cash is available in over 60 currencies.

American Express Travellers Cheques: Available in 6 major currencies, American Express Travellers Cheques are considered to be one of the safest forms of travel money and are accepted worldwide. Replaceable within 24 hours if lost or stolen.

Encashment services: Cash your excess foreign cash and exchange foreign currency cheques using our encashment service at any of our branches.
 

Telegraphic Transfers
SAVING YOU TIME AND MONEY

A Telegraphic Transfer allows you to electronically send funds directly into your beneficiaries account in a specified currency. TT's are the preferred method to make large value international payments as they are processed quickly, cost-effectively and securely in over 100 currencies.

To send a TT, you will need to contact your closest branch who will facilitate
the payment for you. You will be required to provide the following
information in order to process a TT with us:

  • Your street address
  • Beneficiaries name and street address
  • Beneficiaries bank account details

This cost-effective online payment solution allows you to make
international payments quickly and conveniently.

For further information, please click here for the Telegraphic Transfers Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). The information contained in this document has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should read the PDS and consider the appropriateness of International Payments in relation to your individual requirements.

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Foreign Currency Drafts
SIMPLE WAY TO PAY

Foreign Currency Bank Drafts, commonly called drafts or foreign currency cheques, are simply bank cheques made to a recipient who can deposit the cheque directly into their own account. Drafts are an ideal payment method when you have small amounts to pay or you do not know the banking details of the person or beneficiary you need to send money to. Drafts can be ordered at your nearest branch and are typically available within 48 hours.

Simplify low value payments to your recipients with this trusted
payment method.
 

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Foreign Cash
WE HAVE THE CURRENCY THE LOCALS PREFER

With over 60 currencies available we are confident we can provide you with the foreign cash you require, no matter where in the world you are going. Order at your convenience online or place an order at any of our branches. Your foreign cash will be available for collection within 48 hours from any on of our branches or an American Express Foreign Exchange office of your choice.

Don't leave home without some cash on hand to pay for those immediate needs or unexpected charges.

Click here to order your Foreign Cash or Travellers Cheques online
Click here to view current rates
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American Express Travellers Cheques
PROTECT YOUR TRAVEL FUNDS

American Express Travellers Cheques are a safe and easy way to protect your spending money whilst travelling. They are available in 6 major currencies and universally accepted.
Should you have the misfortune of having your Travellers Cheques stolen or losing them, they are replaceable within 24 hours, virtually anywhere in the world. There is also no expiration date so you can always save unused Cheques for another trip.

With American Express Travellers Cheques your travel funds are protected and you will never be stranded without access
to your money.

Click here to order your Foreign Cash or Travellers Cheques online
Click here to view current rates
Click here for encashment and acceptance locations

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Encashment Servcies
CLAIM YOUR LOCAL CURRENCY AT YOUR CONVENIENCE

Should you have excess foreign cash, unused Travellers Cheques or receive a foreign currency cheque or draft, you are able to exchange these for Australian Dollars through the Credit Union's encashment service.

Conveniently convert your foreign currency into Australian Dollars for your local spending requirements
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American Express International, Inc., ABN 15 000 618 208. Incorporated with Limited Liability in Delaware, USA. ® Registered trademark of American Express Company. Information contained on this web page has been prepared without taking into consideration your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should read the American Express Travellers Cheques Product Disclosure Statement to consider the appropriateness of Travellers Cheques in relation to your individual requirements.

For more information..
 
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