T1’s Travel Money Oz sits landside before security in Adelaide.
You’ll find Travel Money Oz in T1’s departures area, before security, which matters if you need cash or a last‑minute card top‑up while friends or family can still walk in with you. It trades in foreign currency for multiple destinations from Adelaide, including Asia and Europe, so you can sort cash before you clear the checkpoint.
The counter typically opens in line with morning departures from around 05:00 and runs through the bank of evening flights, though exact hours move with the schedule. It’s one of the few spots in the terminal focused only on foreign exchange, so factor a short wait if several long‑haul flights depart close together.
Rates and fees change daily, but you’ll usually pay a spread that’s higher than an ATM in town; you’re trading savings for airport‑level convenience in T1. Staff can handle both buy and sell transactions, so you can offload leftover notes when you land back in Adelaide as well as stock up before you go.
Travel Money Oz also sells prepaid travel cards, which can help if your bank hits you with steep overseas ATM or FX charges. Load in AUD here, then draw or spend in multiple currencies while you travel. Card issuance is quick if you have ID ready, but factor 10–15 minutes if there’s a queue.
Tip: if you want more than about AUD 1,000 equivalent in a less common currency, call T1 ahead or order online for pickup so they actually have the notes on hand when you show up.