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Multi currency accounts in Australia

Snapshot

A multi currency account lets an Australian business hold, receive and convert several currencies from one account, often with local details to get paid like a local. As of 19 May 2026, Wise Business and Airwallex are built around this, while Revolut Business also holds multiple currencies on its plans.

Currencies held
Wise Business holds about 24, Airwallex supports a wide multi currency wallet
Conversion margin
From about 0.63 percent on Wise Business, about 0.5 to 1 percent on Airwallex, as of 19 May 2026
Can a non resident open
Possible where the business is registered in Australia. Verify with the provider.
Most providers
Multiple business accounts
Fees and features as of 19 May 2026Last reviewed 19 May 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

A multi currency account holds and receives several currencies in one place, so overseas revenue does not convert twice and you can pay suppliers abroad. As of 19 May 2026, Wise Business holds about 24 currencies with a one off A$65 to enable local account details, and Airwallex offers a multi currency wallet with local details across many countries and no setup fee. Compare current fees and supported currencies with the provider.

How multi currency accounts work in Australia

A multi currency account gives a business one place to hold balances in several currencies, receive payments through local account details, and convert when the rate suits rather than on every incoming payment. This helps businesses that earn or spend abroad avoid converting twice and avoid surprise conversion at a bank default rate. The currencies supported and the conversion margin vary by provider.

Holding and receiving currencies

As of 19 May 2026, Wise Business holds and receives about 24 currencies and provides local account details across many of them after a one off A$65 fee. Airwallex offers a multi currency wallet with local details in many countries and charges no setup fee, with A$0 monthly on Explore where deposit or balance conditions are met. Revolut Business also holds multiple currencies on its plans. Verify the current currency list with the provider.

Conversion costs

Conversion is where multi currency accounts differ most. As of 19 May 2026, Wise Business converts from about 0.63 percent, Airwallex applies about 0.5 to 1 percent depending on the currency, and Revolut Business gives a monthly exchange allowance then about 0.6 percent above it. Confirm the current margin with the provider.

What to check on a multi currency account

When comparing multi currency accounts in Australia, check these points, as of 19 May 2026. Verify with the provider

  • Which currencies you can hold and receive, and whether you get local account details for them.
  • The conversion margin on the currencies you actually use, and any minimum or fixed fee.
  • Any setup fee or monthly fee, and the conditions that waive it.

How to compare multi currency accounts

  1. List the currencies you receive and pay in, and your monthly conversion volume.
  2. Compare the conversion margin and any setup or monthly fee on those specific currencies.
  3. Confirm the current supported currencies and rate card with the provider before you apply.

Compare business accounts available in Australia

These providers offer multi currency business accounts to customers in Australia. Fees and eligibility shown as of 19 May 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.

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Questions about business banking in Australia

What is a multi currency business account?
It is an account that lets a business hold, receive and convert several currencies from one place, often with local account details so overseas customers can pay like locals. As of 19 May 2026, Wise Business and Airwallex are built around this. Confirm the supported currencies with the provider.
How many currencies can I hold in Australia?
As of 19 May 2026, Wise Business holds about 24 currencies, and Airwallex supports a wide multi currency wallet with local details in many countries. The exact list changes, so verify the current currencies with the provider.
What does currency conversion cost?
As of 19 May 2026, Wise Business converts from about 0.63 percent, Airwallex applies about 0.5 to 1 percent depending on the currency, and Revolut Business charges about 0.6 percent above a monthly allowance. Rates change, so confirm with the provider.
Do I need local account details for each currency?
Local details let overseas customers pay you as a local, which can reduce incoming fees. Wise Business charges a one off A$65 to enable them, while Airwallex includes local details with no setup fee, as of 19 May 2026. Verify current terms with the provider.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 19 May 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.

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