EUR to AUD exchange rate
Mid-market EUR/AUD — the rate banks trade with each other, before anyone adds a margin. Use it as the benchmark for any quote you are given, including ours.
EUR to AUD at a glance
Converted at the mid-market rate above. A bank pricing the same amounts would typically build in 3–4%, which is the gap a specialist desk closes.
| Euro | Australian Dollar |
|---|---|
| €100.00 | A$161.34 |
| €250.00 | A$403.34 |
| €500.00 | A$806.68 |
| €1,000.00 | A$1,613.36 |
| €2,500.00 | A$4,033.40 |
| €5,000.00 | A$8,066.80 |
| €10,000.00 | A$16,133.61 |
| €25,000.00 | A$40,334.02 |
| €50,000.00 | A$80,668.03 |
| €100,000.00 | A$161,336.06 |
What moves the EUR/AUD rate
The EUR leg
The euro takes its direction from ECB policy and the growth gap between the euro area's largest economies, with peripheral bond spreads as a stress signal.
The AUD leg
The Australian dollar tracks commodity prices — iron ore in particular — and Chinese demand, which makes it more volatile than its G10 peers.
Delivering AUD
AUD lands over the New Payments Platform in near real time, and AUSTRAC reporting on international transfers is handled by your provider.
EUR/AUD questions
What is the EUR/AUD exchange rate today?+
The mid-market EUR/AUD rate is 1.6134, meaning 1 EUR buys 1.6134 AUD. This is the rate banks quote each other, before any margin is added — it is the number to compare any quote against.
Why is the rate I am offered lower than the EUR/AUD mid-market rate?+
EUR/AUD is one of the most liquid pairs in the market, so the underlying spread a provider pays is tiny. Almost every provider still adds a margin to the mid-market rate instead of charging a visible fee, which means the exchange rate itself is the cost — and on a pair this liquid, a rate 3-4% off mid-market is a pricing decision rather than a cost of trading.
How long does a payment in AUD take to arrive?+
AUD lands over the New Payments Platform in near real time, and AUSTRAC reporting on international transfers is handled by your provider.
Can I fix a EUR/AUD rate for a future payment?+
Yes. A forward contract fixes today's rate for settlement up to 24 months ahead, which removes the risk of the rate moving between agreeing a price and paying it. That is common on property purchases and scheduled supplier payments.
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