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Travel Money Oz is one of Australia's largest dedicated currency exchange specialists, selling Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) cash across 90+ stores nationwide and online, with no fees or commission on your order. If you find a better published cash rate from an Australian competitor, our Price Beat Guarantee means we'll beat their overall transaction price by at least $1 AUD. That's competitive rates, guaranteed.

Order Hong Kong Dollars online for same-day click & collect in about an hour, or home delivery in about 3 hours within 25km of selected stores. Prefer to browse in person? You can buy HKD in-store any day of the week.

Best Place to Buy Hong Kong Dollars in Australia

Heading to Hong Kong for dim sum in Kowloon, shopping in Central, or hiking to Victoria Peak? You'll need Hong Kong Dollars before you go. Travel Money Oz makes it easy to get your HKD sorted before you fly, with online ordering available 24/7 and 90+ stores across Australia for in-person purchases.

Unlike banks, we charge no fees or commission. No surprises at the counter, and no hidden fees to factor in. With our Price Beat Guarantee, if you spot a better deal elsewhere, we'll beat it.

Where to Buy Hong Kong Dollars Near Me

With 90+ Travel Money Oz stores in shopping centres, CBD spots, and major suburbs, there's likely one close to you. Use the store finder to check your nearest location, opening hours, and contact details before you visit.

All Travel Money Oz stores stock Hong Kong Dollars daily as part of our In Stock Promise. If HKD isn't available when you arrive, you'll get $10 AUD off your order and we'll have your currency ready within a week.

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How to Buy Hong Kong Dollars — Online or In-Store

💻 Order online for click & collect: place your order online, choose your nearest store, and your HKD cash will be ready to collect in about an hour. Pay securely at checkout and pick up at your convenience.

🚚 Order online for home delivery: prefer your cash delivered? Select home delivery at checkout. Orders are typically delivered within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores.

🏪 Buy in-store: walk into any Travel Money Oz store and buy Hong Kong Dollars on the spot. No order required. All stores stock HKD daily.

💳 Load a Currency Pass: prefer a card? You can also load Hong Kong Dollars onto a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass for a secure, convenient way to spend in Hong Kong wherever Mastercard is accepted.

How to order:

Check the live AUD to HKD rate above
Enter the amount you want to buy
Choose click & collect, home delivery, or Currency Pass
Complete your secure online order
Collect your HKD cash or receive it at home

Price Beat Guarantee on Hong Kong Dollars

Travel Money Oz offers a Price Beat Guarantee on in-store HKD purchases. If you find a better deal, here's how it works:

Find a better published cash rate from an Australian-registered competitor, in-store or online.
Make sure it's for foreign currency notes (buying or selling), in stock, and ready to transact on the same day.
Bring the official written quote or published price to a Travel Money Oz store on the same day, with collection available within 30km of our store.
We'll beat their overall transaction price, including all fees and charges, by at least $1 AUD.

Applies to transactions up to $5,000 AUD equivalent. If we can't beat it, you'll receive $100 AUD loaded onto a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass (or a voucher if Currency Pass is unavailable).

Price Beat Guarantee applies to in-store HKD cash purchases only. Excludes Currency Cards and derivative products. Terms and conditions apply.

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Order Hong Kong Dollars Online for Home Delivery

Skip the last-minute stress and get your Hong Kong Dollars sorted before you fly. Order HKD online for home delivery and your cash will be delivered straight to your door within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores. Whether you're heading to Kowloon, Central, Lantau Island, or the New Territories, arriving with cash in hand makes the first day significantly easier.

Pick Up Hong Kong Dollars in Store

Prefer to collect in person? Order Hong Kong Dollars online for click and collect at one of 90+ Travel Money Oz stores across Australia. Your HKD cash will be ready in about an hour, making it ideal for last-minute travel prep. Lock in your AUD to HKD rate ahead of time and collect at a time that suits you, with no airport markups or surprise fees.

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HKD to AUD — Convert Leftover Hong Kong Dollars

Just back from Hong Kong with leftover dollars? Travel Money Oz makes it easy to convert HKD to AUD at competitive rates, with no hidden fees. With 90+ stores across Australia, just drop in and sell your Hong Kong Dollars in person. It's a fast, straightforward way to turn your leftover travel money back into Australian dollars.

Get a better HKD to AUD rate with our Buy Back Bonus

If you originally bought your Hong Kong Dollars from Travel Money Oz, you could be eligible for our exclusive Buy Back Bonus. Just bring in your unused HKD and we'll add a little extra when converting them back to Aussie dollars. It's our way of rewarding travellers who planned ahead.

Buy Back Bonus applies to in-store cash purchases only. Terms and conditions apply.

How to save money on your Hong Kong holiday

Hungry? Skip the tourist restaurants and explore Hong Kong's famous street food scene. Egg waffles, dim sum, skewered seafood, and curry fish balls are delicious and very affordable from local stalls and dai pai dongs.
For tech and bargain shopping, head to Sham Shui Po or Mong Kok, where local electronics markets and street stalls offer great prices and some good-natured haggling.
Don't miss the hidden markets. The Ladies' Market and Temple Street Night Market are great for souvenirs and budget-friendly finds.
Take the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour. It's one of the best views in the world and costs just a few Hong Kong dollars each way.
The Octopus card is your best friend for getting around. Load it up at any MTR station and use it for trains, buses, trams, and even some convenience stores.
Convert AUD to HKD with Travel Money Oz for competitive rates that make every dollar go further in Hong Kong.

All about Hong Kong currency

What is the currency of Hong Kong?

The official currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Dollar, abbreviated as HKD and symbolised as HK$. It's been the official currency since 1863 and is used throughout the city for all everyday transactions. One Hong Kong Dollar divides into 100 cents.

A key fact for travellers: the Hong Kong Dollar has been pegged to the US Dollar since 1983 at a fixed rate of approximately HK$7.80 per USD. This means the HKD/USD rate barely moves, but the AUD/HKD rate does shift, since it's determined by how the Australian dollar moves against the US dollar.

Can I use Chinese currency (RMB) in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Dollar, not the Chinese Renminbi (RMB/CNY). While RMB is widely accepted in tourist areas and some shops, you'll often get a less favourable rate than if you pay in HKD. For the best value, use Hong Kong Dollars for all your spending.

Hong Kong notes and coins

An interesting quirk of Hong Kong's currency system: three private banks issue HKD banknotes alongside the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China each issue their own designed banknotes, meaning notes of the same denomination can look different depending on which bank printed them. All are equally valid legal tender.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues only the HK$10 note and all coins.

Banknotes: HK$10, HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500, HK$1,000

Coins: 10c, 20c, 50c, HK$1, HK$2, HK$5, HK$10

Fun facts about Hong Kong currency

The Hong Kong Dollar is the ninth most traded currency in the world, despite being used primarily in one city. Its prominence reflects Hong Kong's role as a major global financial hub.
Three private banks (HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China) are licensed to print HKD banknotes. Each bank's notes have slightly different designs but are equally valid legal tender throughout Hong Kong.
HKD coins began replacing the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the Bauhinia flower in 1993, four years before the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997.
The HKD is pegged to the US Dollar at approximately HK$7.80 per USD, a peg that has been maintained since 1983 and is one of the longest-running currency pegs in the world.
The Octopus card, introduced in 1997 for transit payments, is now used for everything from convenience store purchases to library fees. It's one of the world's first and most successful contactless payment systems.

Travel Money Trivia — Hong Kong edition

The Hong Kong Dollar was first introduced in 1863, replacing a mix of foreign currencies that were circulating in the colony at the time.
Hong Kong is one of only a few places in the world where private commercial banks are authorised to print their own banknotes, a legacy of the British colonial banking system.
Together with Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, Hong Kong forms the "Four Asian Tigers," economies that experienced extraordinarily rapid growth between the 1960s and 1990s.
The HKD is used to peg the Macanese pataca, the official currency of Macau, at a rate of approximately 1.03 patacas per HKD. While HKD is widely accepted in Macau, it is not Macau's official currency.

What currency is used in Hong Kong?
The official currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Dollar, abbreviated as HKD and symbolised as HK$. It's used for all everyday transactions throughout the city.
You'll also encounter the Octopus card, a contactless payment card used widely for transport, shops, and convenience stores. You'll need HKD to top it up. Cards are widely accepted in larger stores and restaurants, but cash is important for markets, street food, and smaller local businesses.
Can I use Chinese currency (RMB) in Hong Kong?
Where can I buy Hong Kong Dollars in Australia?
You can buy Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) cash at any of Travel Money Oz's 90+ stores across Australia. No booking required, just walk in. All stores stock HKD daily as part of our In Stock Promise.
Prefer not to leave home? Order Hong Kong Dollars online for same-day click & collect in about an hour, or home delivery within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores.
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Where is the best place to buy Hong Kong Dollars near me?
Travel Money Oz has 90+ stores across Australia in major shopping centres, CBDs, and suburbs, making it one of the most accessible places to buy HKD cash in person. Use the store finder to locate your nearest store, check opening hours, and confirm contact details before you visit.
Prefer to order from home? Order Hong Kong Dollars online for click & collect in about an hour, or home delivery within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores.
What is the best place to buy Hong Kong Dollars in Australia?
A dedicated foreign currency specialist will almost always offer a better deal than a bank, post office, or airport exchange. Here's how the options compare:
- Banks typically charge transaction fees on top of a less competitive rate.
- Post offices offer limited currency options and variable rates.
- Airport exchanges are the most expensive option. Buy before you travel, not after you land.
Travel Money Oz charges no fees or commission on HKD cash purchases, offers a Price Beat Guarantee on in-store purchases, and stocks Hong Kong Dollars every day across 90+ stores as part of our In Stock Promise. You can also order Hong Kong Dollars online for same-day click & collect or home delivery.
Is it better to buy Hong Kong Dollars in Australia or in Hong Kong?
It's almost always better to buy Hong Kong Dollars in Australia before you travel. Airport exchanges at Hong Kong International Airport and tourist-area money changers typically offer less favourable rates and higher fees. Sorting your HKD before you leave also means you arrive financially prepared, with cash ready for transport, food, and immediate expenses from the moment you land.
Travel Money Oz offers competitive AUD to HKD rates, no fees or commission, and same-day online ordering with click & collect or home delivery. Find your nearest store if you'd prefer to buy in person.
Do I need cash in Hong Kong?
Yes. While Hong Kong is modern and card-friendly, cash remains important for:
- Street food stalls, egg waffle vendors, and dai pai dongs (open-air food stalls)
- Local markets like Temple Street Night Market and Ladies' Market
- Some smaller taxis and minibuses
- Topping up your Octopus card at MTR stations
The Octopus card handles most everyday transport and convenience store purchases, but carrying Hong Kong Dollars ensures you're covered for all types of spending.
Will there be Hong Kong Dollars in stock today?
How much is 1 AUD in Hong Kong Dollars?
The AUD to HKD exchange rate changes throughout the day based on global market conditions. One useful note: because the HKD is pegged to the US Dollar at approximately HK$7.80 per USD, the AUD/HKD rate effectively tracks how the AUD moves against the USD.
Check the live rate in the converter above for today's most accurate figure. Travel Money Oz updates its AUD to HKD rates in real time, so the rate you see is the rate you get. Ready to lock it in? Order Hong Kong Dollars online or visit your nearest store.
What affects the AUD to HKD exchange rate?
Because the Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to the US Dollar at approximately HK$7.80 per USD, the AUD to HKD exchange rate is effectively determined by how the Australian dollar moves against the US dollar. Key factors include:
- Interest rate decisions by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the US Federal Reserve
- Global commodity prices, particularly for Australian mineral and agricultural exports
- Broader risk sentiment in global markets
- The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's management of the USD peg, which maintains HKD within a tight band of 7.75 to 7.85 per USD
Rates change daily, so it's worth checking the live AUD to HKD rate above before you buy.
How much spending money do I need for Hong Kong?
Hong Kong offers a huge range of price points, from incredibly cheap street food and efficient public transport to world-class fine dining and luxury hotels. As a rough guide:
- Budget travellers using hostels, eating street food, and using the MTR typically spend AUD $80–$120 per day.
- Mid-range travellers average AUD $150–$250 per day once a mid-range hotel, restaurant dining, and some activities are factored in.
- Luxury travellers staying in five-star hotels on the harbour can spend AUD $500–$1,000+ per day.
Worth knowing: the MTR is excellent and affordable. A rechargeable Octopus card makes getting around significantly easier and cheaper than buying individual tickets.
Use the Travel Money Oz Holiday Budget Calculator below to build a more accurate estimate. Ready to buy? Order Hong Kong Dollars online.