How to send money to Hong Kong from Australia with the best AUD-HKD rate

Of the 5 companies we analysed, Wise is the cheapest app overall for sending A$2,000 to Hong Kong.

On a 2,000 AUD transfer it will get your recipient 10,988.51 HKD.

Best companies for AUD/HKD transfers

5 of 5 providers

Last updated on 28 October 2026

Based on 2,000 AUD transfer

Best companies for AUD/HKD transfers

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Wise

Pay via Bank Transfer
Fees: $7.91 1 AUD = 5.5161 HKD +0.01% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,988.51 Within minutes
Receive to bank accountDedicated support for large transfers

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with Wise when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositWithin minutesAvailable via:Bank Transfer
$7.911 AUD = 5.5161 HKD
$10,988.51You pay$2,000.00

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Wise

Pay via Bank Transfer
Fees: $7.91 1 AUD = 5.5161 HKD +0.01% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,988.51 Within minutes
CheapestFastestRecommended
Receive to bank accountDedicated support for large transfers

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with Wise when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositWithin minutesAvailable via:Bank Transfer
$7.911 AUD = 5.5161 HKD
$10,988.51You pay$2,000.00

Wise

Pay via Osko
Fees: $7.91 1 AUD = 5.5161 HKD +0.01% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,988.51 Within minutes
Receive to bank accountDedicated support for large transfers

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with Wise when paying by osko.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositWithin minutesAvailable via:Bank Transfer
$7.911 AUD = 5.5161 HKD
$10,988.51You pay$2,000.00

Currencies Direct

Pay via Bank Transfer
Fees: $0.00 1 AUD = 5.4824 HKD +0.62% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,964.80 6-12 Hours
Receive to bank account

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with Currencies Direct when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank deposit6-12 Hours
Free1 AUD = 5.4824 HKD
$10,964.80You pay$2,000.00

OFX

Pay via Bank Transfer
Fees: $0.00 1 AUD = 5.4808 HKD +0.65% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,961.53 6-12 Hours
Receive to bank account

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with OFX when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank deposit6-12 Hours
Free1 AUD = 5.4808 HKD
$10,961.53You pay$2,000.00

Wise

Pay via Debit Card
Fees: $13.44 1 AUD = 5.5161 HKD +0.01% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,958.00 Within minutes
Receive to bank accountDedicated support for large transfers

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with Wise when paying by debit card.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositWithin minutesAvailable via:Bank Transfer
$13.441 AUD = 5.5161 HKD
$10,958.00You pay$2,000.00

Wise

Pay via Credit Card
Fees: $26.98 1 AUD = 5.5161 HKD +0.01% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,883.32 Within minutes
Receive to bank accountDedicated support for large transfers

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with Wise when paying by credit card.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositWithin minutesAvailable via:Bank Transfer
$26.981 AUD = 5.5161 HKD
$10,883.32You pay$2,000.00

Moneycorp

Pay via Bank Transfer
Fees: $0.00 1 AUD = 5.4173 HKD +1.80% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,834.65 Next Day

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with Moneycorp when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositNext Day
Free1 AUD = 5.4173 HKD
$10,834.65You pay$2,000.00

Western Union

Pay via Debit Card
Fees: $0.00 1 AUD = 5.3937 HKD +2.25% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,787.36 Next Day
Receive to bank account or cash pickup

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with Western Union when paying by debit card.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositNext Day
Free1 AUD = 5.3937 HKD
$10,787.36You pay$2,000.00

Western Union

Pay via Bank Transfer
Fees: $0.00 1 AUD = 5.3937 HKD +2.25% vs mid-market Recipient gets $10,787.36 Next Day
Receive to bank account or cash pickup

Ways to receive money in Hong Kong with Western Union when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositNext Day
Free1 AUD = 5.3937 HKD
$10,787.36You pay$2,000.00
How Our Results Work
Mid-market rate: 1 AUD = 5.5166 HKD Updates every 60 minutes.

How to send money from Australia to Hong Kong

Pick a company

Start with the cheapest, which is Wise at 10,988.51 HKD on A$2,000.

Wise was the cheapest on 3 of the 29 days it quoted A$2,000 transfers to Hong Kong.

Funding is quick whoever you pick, so the choice comes down to the rate and how your recipient collects it.

Fund your transfer

You have 4 ways to pay, including bank transfer, debit card, osko, and credit card.

PayID and Osko move money to the company in seconds at no cost, and PayID shows you the account name before you confirm.

Watch your bank's daily limit on anything large.

Verify and send

First time round you'll need a photo ID, usually a licence or a passport.

A passport and visa are enough if you’re new (you don’t need an Australian credit history).

Compare amounts

How much AUD are you sending to Hong Kong?

How much AUD you send to Hong Kong heavily affects the best ways and the cheapest options. Use the table below to check how the cheapest options change and how much more you'd get by comparing.

Our analysis shows Wise was the cheapest in 11% of the transfers up to A$2,000 it quoted, and in 18% of all the transfers it quoted.

Cheapest service
$1,0000.00%$4.52$5,493.06with bank transfer to bank deposit+$86.56
$1,5000.00%$6.21$8,242.73with bank transfer to bank deposit+$74.35
$2,000This page0.01%$7.91$10,988.51with bank transfer to bank deposit+$82.51
$3,0000.00%$11.29$16,488.18with bank transfer to bank deposit+$178.93
$7,500$26.54$41,223.61with bank transfer to bank deposit+$7,612.16
$12,0000.25%$0.00$66,022.01with bank transfer to bank deposit+$523.04
$15,0000.25%$0.00$82,517.80with bank transfer to bank deposit+$653.88
$50,0000.20%$0.00$275,356.43with bank transfer to bank deposit+$2,308.99
$100,0000.20%$0.00$550,421.05with bank transfer to bank deposit+$5,063.45
$250,0000.15%$0.00$1,376,742.03with bank transfer to bank deposit+$12,092.37
$500,000$1,233.73$2,750,855.58with bank transfer to bank deposit+$1,155,094.90

Mid-market rate: 1 AUD = 5.5166 HKD

AUD/HKD Exchange Rate History

Is today a good time to send money from Australia to Hong Kong?

The cheapest way to send AUD to HKD can change every day, or stay with the same company all month.

We've compared the mid-market rate with the cheapest option each day (today it's Wise), across 30 days of comparisons for 2,000 AUD transfers to Hong Kong.

HKD received for $2,000, after fees

Wed, 28 Oct 2026Mid-market rate$11,033.25 Wise $10,988.51 With a bank No quoteWise$10,988.51Currencies Direct$10,964.80OFX$10,961.53Extra cost of a bankNo quote

10,400
10,600
10,800
11,000
11,200
11,400
At the mid-market rateWith the cheapest optionWith a bankWiseCurrencies DirectOFX
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4795 – $10,958.90
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$206.64
Wise 5.4791 $7.91 $10,914.92 −$43.98
Currencies Direct 5.4458 $0.00 $10,891.60 −$67.30
OFX 5.4438 $0.00 $10,887.67 −$71.23
NAB 5.3213 $0.00 $10,642.54 −$316.36
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4738 – $10,947.55
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$217.99
Wise 5.4738 $7.91 $10,904.24 −$43.31
OFX 5.4382 $0.00 $10,876.39 −$71.16
NAB 5.3370 $0.00 $10,673.95 −$273.60
Currencies Direct No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4556 – $10,911.21
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$254.33
Wise 5.4556 $7.91 $10,867.97 −$43.24
OFX 5.4201 $0.00 $10,840.29 −$70.92
NAB 5.3370 $0.00 $10,673.95 −$237.26
Currencies Direct No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4444 – $10,888.89
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$276.65
Wise 5.4448 $7.91 $10,846.45 −$42.44
Currencies Direct 5.4110 $0.00 $10,822.00 −$66.89
OFX 5.4091 $0.00 $10,818.11 −$70.78
NAB 5.3099 $0.00 $10,619.89 −$269.00
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4375 – $10,875.00
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$290.54
Wise 5.4589 $7.91 $10,874.70 −$0.30
Currencies Direct 5.4228 $0.00 $10,845.60 −$29.40
OFX 5.4022 $0.00 $10,804.31 −$70.69
NAB 5.2803 $0.00 $10,560.58 −$314.42
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4375 – $10,874.93
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$290.61
Wise 5.4589 $7.91 $10,874.70 −$0.23
Currencies Direct 5.4228 $0.00 $10,845.60 −$29.33
OFX 5.4021 $0.00 $10,804.24 −$70.69
NAB 5.2803 $0.00 $10,560.58 −$314.35
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4485 – $10,897.05
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$268.49
Wise 5.4474 $7.91 $10,851.69 −$45.36
Currencies Direct 5.4136 $0.00 $10,827.20 −$69.85
OFX 5.4131 $0.00 $10,826.22 −$70.83
NAB 5.3134 $0.00 $10,626.79 −$270.26
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4651 – $10,930.28
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$235.26
Wise 5.4653 $7.91 $10,887.35 −$42.93
Currencies Direct 5.4311 $0.00 $10,862.20 −$68.08
OFX 5.4296 $0.00 $10,859.24 −$71.04
NAB 5.3254 $0.00 $10,650.89 −$279.39
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4694 – $10,938.72
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$226.82
Wise 5.4693 $7.91 $10,895.36 −$43.36
Currencies Direct 5.4361 $0.00 $10,872.20 −$66.52
OFX 5.4338 $0.00 $10,867.62 −$71.10
NAB 5.3254 $0.00 $10,650.89 −$287.83
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4562 – $10,912.46
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$253.08
Wise 5.4560 $7.91 $10,868.92 −$43.54
Currencies Direct 5.4219 $0.00 $10,843.80 −$68.66
OFX 5.4208 $0.00 $10,841.53 −$70.93
NAB 5.3202 $0.00 $10,640.39 −$272.07
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4793 – $10,958.65
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$206.89
Wise 5.4798 $7.91 $10,916.25 −$42.40
Currencies Direct 5.4453 $0.00 $10,890.60 −$68.05
OFX 5.4437 $0.00 $10,887.42 −$71.23
NAB 5.3202 $0.00 $10,640.39 −$318.26
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4673 – $10,934.53
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$231.01
Wise 5.4813 $7.91 $10,919.24 −$15.29
Currencies Direct 5.4461 $0.00 $10,892.20 −$42.33
OFX 5.4317 $0.00 $10,863.46 −$71.07
NAB 5.3122 $0.00 $10,624.40 −$310.13
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4673 – $10,934.53
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$231.01
Wise 5.4813 $7.91 $10,919.24 −$15.29
Currencies Direct 5.4461 $0.00 $10,892.20 −$42.33
OFX 5.4317 $0.00 $10,863.46 −$71.07
NAB 5.3122 $0.00 $10,624.40 −$310.13
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4782 – $10,956.35
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$209.19
Wise 5.4784 $7.91 $10,913.49 −$42.86
Currencies Direct 5.4448 $0.00 $10,889.60 −$66.75
OFX 5.4426 $0.00 $10,885.13 −$71.22
NAB 5.3389 $0.00 $10,677.82 −$278.53
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4683 – $10,936.63
OrbitRemit Cheapest 5.5828 $0.00 $11,165.54 +$228.91
Wise 5.4691 $7.91 $10,894.86 −$41.77
Currencies Direct 5.4331 $0.00 $10,866.20 −$70.43
OFX 5.4328 $0.00 $10,865.54 −$71.09
NAB 5.3313 $0.00 $10,662.57 −$274.06
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4995 – $10,999.04
Instarem Cheapest 5.4990 $0.00 $10,998.00 −$1.04
Wise 5.4995 $7.91 $10,955.54 −$43.50
Currencies Direct 5.4661 $0.00 $10,932.20 −$66.84
OFX 5.4638 $0.00 $10,927.55 −$71.49
NAB 5.3625 $0.00 $10,725.03 −$274.01
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate – – –
Revolut Cheapest 5.4363 $3.00 $10,856.34 –
Wise 5.4448 $7.91 $10,846.55 –
NAB 5.3625 $0.00 $10,725.03 –
Currencies Direct No quote collected this day – – – –
OFX No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4585 – $10,917.01
Revolut Cheapest 5.4512 $3.00 $10,886.13 −$30.88
Wise 5.4588 $7.91 $10,874.34 −$42.67
OFX 5.4230 $0.00 $10,846.05 −$70.96
NAB 5.3267 $0.00 $10,653.43 −$263.58
Currencies Direct No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4655 – $10,930.90
OFX Cheapest 5.4299 $0.00 $10,859.85 −$71.05
Currencies Direct 5.4169 $0.00 $10,833.80 −$97.10
Wise No quote collected this day – – – –
Bank No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4655 – $10,930.90
OFX Cheapest 5.4299 $0.00 $10,859.85 −$71.05
Wise 5.4512 $7.91 $10,859.26 −$71.64
NAB 5.2859 $0.00 $10,571.78 −$359.12
Currencies Direct No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4763 – $10,952.51
Instarem Cheapest 5.4755 $0.00 $10,951.00 −$1.51
Wise 5.4764 $7.91 $10,909.42 −$43.09
Currencies Direct 5.4427 $0.00 $10,885.40 −$67.11
OFX 5.4407 $0.00 $10,881.32 −$71.19
NAB 5.3348 $0.00 $10,669.58 −$282.93
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4909 – $10,981.74
Instarem Cheapest 5.4897 $0.00 $10,979.40 −$2.34
Wise 5.4913 $7.91 $10,939.12 −$42.62
Currencies Direct 5.4576 $0.00 $10,915.20 −$66.54
OFX 5.4552 $0.00 $10,910.36 −$71.38
NAB 5.3348 $0.00 $10,669.58 −$312.16
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.5082 – $11,016.50
Instarem Cheapest 5.5081 $0.00 $11,016.20 −$0.30
Wise 5.5094 $7.91 $10,975.16 −$41.34
Currencies Direct 5.4742 $0.00 $10,948.40 −$68.10
OFX 5.4724 $0.00 $10,944.89 −$71.61
NAB 5.3724 $0.00 $10,744.80 −$271.70
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.5003 – $11,000.59
Revolut Cheapest 5.4920 $3.00 $10,967.62 −$32.97
Wise 5.5002 $7.91 $10,956.93 −$43.66
Currencies Direct 5.4660 $0.00 $10,932.00 −$68.59
OFX 5.4645 $0.00 $10,929.09 −$71.50
Bank No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.5043 – $11,008.59
Instarem Cheapest 5.5036 $0.00 $11,007.20 −$1.39
Wise 5.5047 $7.91 $10,965.80 −$42.79
Currencies Direct 5.4705 $0.00 $10,941.00 −$67.59
OFX 5.4685 $0.00 $10,937.03 −$71.56
NAB 5.3654 $0.00 $10,730.74 −$277.85
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4708 – $10,941.65
Wise Cheapest 5.5175 $7.91 $10,991.40 +$49.75
OFX 5.4353 $0.00 $10,870.53 −$71.12
NAB 5.3462 $0.00 $10,692.44 −$249.21
Currencies Direct No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.4708 – $10,941.65
Wise Cheapest 5.5175 $7.91 $10,991.40 +$49.75
OFX 5.4353 $0.00 $10,870.53 −$71.12
NAB 5.3462 $0.00 $10,692.44 −$249.21
Currencies Direct No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.5125 – $11,025.08
Revolut Cheapest 5.5026 $3.00 $10,988.67 −$36.41
Wise 5.5119 $7.91 $10,980.14 −$44.94
Currencies Direct 5.4783 $0.00 $10,956.60 −$68.48
OFX 5.4767 $0.00 $10,953.42 −$71.66
NAB 5.3711 $0.00 $10,742.16 −$282.92
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.5046 – $11,009.26
Revolut Cheapest 5.4964 $3.00 $10,976.23 −$33.03
Wise 5.5047 $7.91 $10,965.86 −$43.40
OFX 5.4689 $0.00 $10,937.70 −$71.56
NAB 5.3598 $0.00 $10,719.55 −$289.71
Currencies Direct No quote collected this day – – – –
Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 5.5166 – $11,033.25
Wise Cheapest 5.5161 $7.91 $10,988.51 −$44.74
Currencies Direct 5.4824 $0.00 $10,964.80 −$68.45
OFX 5.4808 $0.00 $10,961.53 −$71.72
Bank No quote collected this day – – – –

Exchange rateFees:Recipient getsDifference

Each line shows what the recipient gets when you send $2,000, after fees, as quoted by each company. The mid-market line shows what $2,000 converts to at the real exchange rate, with no fees or markup. Rates are checked once a day. Sponsored placements never affect this data. The bank line is the cheapest bank available on each day.

The dashed line is what you'd get at the mid-market rate with no fees, and the blue line is the cheapest option that day.

When the blue line goes above the dashed one, you're getting more HKD per AUD than the mid-market rate can offer.

This could be due to money transfer offers, FX rate adjustments, or market competitiveness.

In the past month, a money transfer company beat the mid-market rate on 17 of the last 30 days.

Right now, Wise pays 10,988.51 HKD on 2,000 AUD, which is 44.74 HKD less than the mid-market amount.

Today's payout isn't the best this month though, since the highest receive amount was 11,165.54 HKD.

If you can wait and want to get the most out of your transfer, create a rate alert and we'll let you know when the rate improves.

Cheapest over time

Picking the cheapest money transfer company

Just because a company is the cheapest today doesn't mean it's always the best option for sending money to Hong Kong.

We've tracked 316 comparisons to check how often today's top companies were the cheapest across 11 amounts over the past month.

  1. WiseAppeared in 306 comparisons

    Cheapest in 18% of them

  2. Currencies DirectAppeared in 239 comparisons

    Cheapest in 0% of them

  3. OFXAppeared in 290 comparisons

    Cheapest in 2% of them

Based on 316 comparisons across 11 amounts over the last 30 days.

Different companies can come out cheapest depending on the day and the amount you send.

To keep things fair, we only count the comparisons each company appeared in, and only analyse companies that appeared in at least 50% of all comparisons (so occasional cheapest options don't skew it).

Today Wise is the cheapest and gets you the most HKD, but it was the cheapest in only 18% of the 306 comparisons it appeared in over the past month.

Currencies Direct (today's second cheapest) was the cheapest in only 0% of its comparisons, so it's rarely the cheapest option for transfers to Hong Kong.

If it's a one-off transfer, go with Wise, since it's the cheapest right now.

Ways to send money from Australia to Hong Kong

5 money transfer companies let you send money from Australia to Hong Kong.

Cheapest for most transfers

Online transfers

Sending money online with a “self-service” provider is usually the cheapest way to send money to Hong Kong.

For example, sending A$2,000 with Wise will get you 10,988.51 HKD after a A$7.91 fee and 0.01% markup.

In our comparisons over the past month, it was the cheapest online service on 9 of the 29 days it quoted.

To speed up the transfer, use PayID or bank transfer, this will ensure your money is withdrawn instantly from your AU bank account.

Plus, PayID shows the registered payee name, which gives you an extra check against the details you entered.

For regular transfers home

Money transfer apps

An app suits the transfer you make over and over to the same recipient, similar amount, every payday or so.

Wise takes A$7.91 in fees and 0.01% markup on a A$2,000 transfer, and your HKD arrives in within minutes.

Over the past month, Wise was the cheapest app on 14% of the days it appeared for A$2,000 transfers.

Signing up is quick even if you're new to Australia.

A passport and visa are enough for most money transfer apps, and no local credit history is needed.

For large AUD transfers

Currency brokers

Money transfer brokers are best for large transfers, like buying property, moving abroad, or paying student fees.

On transfers of $10,000 or more, a broker like Currencies Direct drops the fee entirely and works on margin instead.

With Currencies Direct you get 0.62% on AUD/HKD, and it gets lower the more you send.

You also get an account manager for the whole thing.

Our analysis shows Currencies Direct was the cheapest broker in 49% of all the transfers it quoted.

For overseas business payments

Business accounts

Global accounts like Airwallex are great for paying suppliers, contractors or staff in HKD, handling invoices, batch payments, and more.

For receiving and spending

Multi-currency accounts

Multi-currency accounts let you hold AUD and HKD in one account, and convert when the rate suits you.

Wise converts A$2,000 at 0.01% markup, and the HKD sits in your account until you spend or transfer it.

Over the past month, it came out cheapest among multi-currency accounts on 31% of days.

Most useful if you travel often to Hong Kong, split your life between two countries, or receive money from abroad.

We also created a guide going into more detail about multi currency accounts.

Ways to fund AUD and receive money in Hong Kong

With Wise, paying by bank transfer and receiving through a bank deposit is the cheapest combination. Sending A$2,000 gives your recipient 10,988.51 HKD.

You can fund the transfer with bank transfer, debit card, osko, and credit card.

Recipients in Hong Kong can collect HKD through bank deposit.

  1. 1
    Bank transfer Bank deposit

    You pay A$2,000.00

    HK$10,989

    Cheapest

  2. 2
    Osko Bank deposit

    You pay A$2,000.00

    HK$10,989

    HK$0

  3. 3
    Debit card Bank deposit

    You pay A$2,000.00

    HK$10,958

    -HK$31

  4. 4
    Credit card Bank deposit

    You pay A$2,000.00

    HK$10,883

    -HK$105

Consider this before sending AUD to Hong Kong

Every international transfer is reportable by the company handling it, but that is not a tax or a form you normally file yourself. PayID can fund the transfer, while the overseas leg still needs a transfer provider.

Compare AUD/HKD transfer options

For a A$2,000 transfer to Hong Kong, these are the best options right now:

Cheapest

Wise is cheapest when funded by bank transfer with bank deposit for the payout. Your recipient gets 10,988.51 HKD, which is 0.22% more than the next best option.

Fastest

Wise delivers 10,988.51 HKD in within minutes when you use bank transfer and choose bank deposit as payout.

If you need money urgently, we've put together a guide on instant money transfers.

PayID is domestic only

PayID and Osko move Australian dollars between local accounts.

When a money transfer company accepts PayID, it collects the AUD in Australia and then handles the conversion and payout in Hong Kong.

Confirm the registered business name shown by your bank before approving the PayID payment.

AUSTRAC reporting

The bank or remittance company reports international transfer instructions to AUSTRAC.

This applies to international transfers generally, rather than only those above A$10,000.

You do not normally submit the international transfer report yourself.

A separate threshold report applies when a transaction involves A$10,000 or more in physical cash.

Large or unusual transfers can still trigger source-of-funds checks. Keep the sale agreement, invoice or bank statement that explains the payment ready.

Cash gifts can affect Centrelink payments

Australia does not generally tax a genuine cash gift simply because you send it to family in Hong Kong.

Gifting money can still affect income-tested or asset-tested Centrelink payments.

Services Australia can continue assessing gifts above its gifting free areas under the income and assets tests.

If you or your partner receive a relevant payment, check the gifting rules before sending a large amount.

Bank protection in Australia

The Financial Claims Scheme protects eligible Australian-dollar deposits with an Australian-incorporated ADI, up to A$250,000 per account holder per ADI.

It does not automatically cover money held by a non-bank transfer company.

In case of issues, if a complaint is not resolved, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority is the free external dispute service for member financial firms.

How we analyse the market

We track 5 companies sending AUD to Hong Kong, all holding an Australian licence, with rates refreshed in real time when running a live search.

In the past 30 days alone, we analysed 316 comparisons across 11 amounts.

This page covers the cheapest and fastest options for AUD/HKD transfers. This is how we pick them:

  • Cheapest: the company that gets your recipient the most, after fees and the exchange rate. On a tie, live pricing from the company takes priority over the rates we collect by hand.

  • Fastest: the company with the shortest estimated delivery time once you’ve paid. On a tie, the one that pays out more takes priority.

Fees, exchange rates and the pay-in and payout options all get compared, and each company goes through our review before it appears.

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Any tax information is for general guidance only and does not constitute tax advice. Speak to a qualified tax adviser about your circumstances.