Trusted partner of Australian Tax Office

Send money direct to the ATO using Xe to simplify tax payments from overseas.

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If you need a business account, please contact the Xe team.

How to transfer money to the Australian Tax Office in 3 easy steps

1. Sign up & Quote

Create your account and get a live-bank beating money transfer rate for AUD.

2. Choose Your Recipient

Once you've set your transfer amount, the ATO will already be on the list of recipients for you to select.

3. Send & Track

Input your Payment Reference Number from your tax notice before you confirm. We’ll check it’s valid and send the money.

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How much will it cost to transfer money to Australia?

Our exchange rates are bank-beating and we don't charge any additional fees to use our service. Our rates are linked to the live foreign exchange markets and will update right up until you confirm the transfer, so you can secure a rate you are comfortable with.

How long will an international payment to Australia take?

The majority of our money transfers are completed on the same day. Occasionally certain factors can affect the transfer completion date. We'll keep you updated by email throughout the process.

What payment methods are available?

You can make wire payments to or from Australia on our website or mobile app. Once you've booked your transfer, you can make payment to us by bank transfer or debit/credit card.

Is there any limit on how much money I can send to Australia?

The amount you can transfer with XE is unlimited. You can transfer up to $500,000 USD online (or currency equivalent). For larger amounts, you can contact our currency experts and they can guide you through the transfer process over the phone.

What other Xe services and tools can I use?

If you need to make a payment right away, you can make use of our one-off 'spot' transfers, but if your requirement is more complex, we have a solution for you as well. We offer the following services:

Spot Transfer

The 'buy now, pay now' option.

Good for: quick one-off payments.

Forwards

A 'buy now, pay later' option.

Good for: property purchases or investments.

Market Orders

Allows you to specify a ‘target’ rate.

Good for: volatile markets and when your need isn't time-sensitive.

Regular Payments

Fix the exchange rate for up to 24 months.

Good for: mortgage, salary or pension payments.

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HiFX Europe Limited, trading as XE. HiFX Europe Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, registration 462444, for the provision of payment services. HiFX Europe is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 3517451. Registered office: Maxis 1, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1RT.

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