Hi, As of now, 22 Jan 2014 8.30pm, I AUD buys about 0.886 USD. So far, all the money changers I found only give at most 0.85 USD. Does anyone know moneychanger with decent exchange rate for USD? thanks

 

Afraid not, the rate normally stated is the bank rate, the tourist rate is always 4 or 6 cents lower, also be aware of fees/charges as well as the exchange rate.
I now have a 28 degrees credit card, its a fee free card, has some of the best exchange rates and if you load it up then you can draw cash out anywhere and not get charged a cash advance fee, though you still need to be aware that there could be ATM fees, so larger withdrawals will limit the number of fees. I got this card after having nothing but trouble with those travel cards you pre load.
Keith.

 

Who have you tried? I have used ozforex since I have been in Australia - I also have a deal with them through my website for you to get two free transactions. Let me know if you want more details.

 

I mostly deal with major banks like comm*nwealth or citib*nk. and I just checked in comm*nwealth website
https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/international.html
look for "FX Converter" link in the left bottom section of the page, they only offer .8368 USd per 1 AUD. what a terrible rate!!