Send money to Australia from Hong Kong
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.
Send money to Australia from Hong Kong
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.
Save when you send money to Australia from Hong Kong
The total cost of a transfer is the fee plus exchange rate. If your provider says there’s no fee, check their exchange rate against the one Wise offers. You might be paying more than you think.
 Wise |  Bank of East Asia |  Hang Seng | |
|---|---|---|---|
Recipient gets (Total after fees) | 45,107.39 AUD | 44,946 AUD | 44,841.03 AUD |
Exchange rate (1 HKDAUD) | 0.181100 | 0.179950 | 0.179411 |
Exchange rate markup | 0 HKD | 1,588.13 HKD | 2,331.89 HKD |
Transfer fee | 925.49 HKD | 230 HKD | 65 HKD |
Total transfer cost | 925.49 HKD | 1,818.13 HKD | 2,396.89 HKD |
How to send money to Australia from Hong Kong
Enter amount to send in HKD.
Pay in HKD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in Australia.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send HKD, receive AUD.
The recipient gets money in AUD directly from Wise’s local bank account.
Larger transfers. Lower fees. Premium support.
Pay less when you send over 40,000 AUD or equivalent. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team
How we keep your money safe
Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.
- Rock-solid technologySuper smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
- People who care, 24/7With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we’re on hand when you’ve got questions.
- Your money, not oursYour money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it’s available to you all the time.
Best ways to send money to Australia from Hong Kong with WISE
The best way to send Hong Kong dollar to Australian dollar is by using money that's in your Wise account. It's cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.
Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
How to receive money in Australia from Hong Kong
When you transfer with Wise, you can receive to local bank accounts — no need for a Wise account. And since our price is transparent, you know exactly what you’ll get on the other side.
Local bank account
Local bank account
For local bank account transfers you’ll need to have the recipient’s account details to ensure a smooth transfer. Learn more about bank transfers.
Mobile money
Mobile money
To make a mobile phone number money transfer all you’ll need is the recipient’s mobile phone number to get your money moving. Learn more about Mobile money transfers.
Email
Email
To make payments using only email, all you need is your recipient’s email address. Learn more about Email transfers.
Cheapest way to send money to Australia from Hong Kong
The cheapest way to send 250,000 HKD to Australia is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 946.42 HKD. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
HKD
AUD
| Sending 250,000 HKD | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | 946.42 HKD | ||
| Bank transfer | 950.63 HKD | ||
Fastest way to send money to Australia from Hong Kong
Sending money with Wise is super fast: 74% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.
HKD
AUD
| Sending 250,000 HKD | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | in seconds | ||
| Bank transfer | in seconds | ||
Send money to Australia from Hong Kong with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to Australia from Hong Kong? Sending money is easy with Wise app.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
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Send money to Australia from Hong Kong with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to Australia from Hong Kong? Sending money is easy with Wise app.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
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Do more with Wise in Australia
You can use Wise for much more than just sending money. Here is what's available, based on where you live.
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Get paid easily in other currencies with global account details.
Save on spending abroad
Pay and withdraw cash worldwide without any foreign transaction fees.
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