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If you are planning on going to Australia or New Zealand, it’s recommended you open a bank account there  prior to leaving.

Opening an account upfront is necessary as employers require you to have one.This way also you won’t have to carry huge amounts of cash with you. If you wait to start an account after you arrive in Australia or New Zealand, you will lose time during which you won’t be able to start work.

When choosing a bank account in another country, you must be extremely cautious and read carefully the full list of terms and conditions. You then need to pay …