Good to know
Good to Know
- MyThredbo Card with preloaded MyMoney is the most convenient payment method for all on-mountain activities and dining; load funds at Thredbo Guest Services (Valley Terminal).
- Kosciuszko National Park entry stations are card-only (no cash accepted at entry gates); pay at visitor centers or carpark machines if you prefer cash.
- Australia uses chip-and-PIN card technology; ensure your card has a 4-digit PIN (not longer), as many ATMs only accept 4-digit codes.
- If paying by card at a restaurant or bar, be aware that some venues may apply a 2-3% surcharge to cover bank fees; this must be clearly displayed on the menu.
- Service surcharges of up to 15% may be automatically added to your bill on weekends and public holidays—check your receipt before deciding whether to tip.
- Tipping is not part of Australian culture. Staff are paid reasonable wages and do not depend on tips; your money is better spent enjoying the resort.
ATM Services
- Nearby Alternatives
- Currency exchange is not available in Thredbo; the nearest option is in Jindabyne.
Fee Structure
- Foreign Card Fees
- A$2.00
Australian banks charge approximately AUD$2 per transaction for non-customers, including foreign cardholders. Private/independent ATMs charge higher fees (AUD$3-7+). Westpac (part of Global ATM Alliance) may offer fee-free access for select partner bank customers.
- Note
- Australian bank ATMs typically do not charge customers for out-of-network Australian debit cards.
Locations In Thredbo
Westpac ATM - Upper Concourse of Thredbo Alpine Hotel
- Details
- Located in the resort village
Post Office in Thredbo Supermarket (Commonwealth Bank, NAB, St George Agency)
- Details
- Banking agency services available
Tipping Norms
- General Culture
- Tipping is not expected in Australia. Service charges are sometimes added automatically to bills, particularly on weekends and public holidays (up to 15% surcharge).
- Important Note
- The price displayed on menus and bills in Australia includes all taxes. What you see is what you pay. Do not feel obliged to tip; declining to tip is not considered rude.
- Cultural Context
- Australian workers earn a living wage; staff do not rely on tips for income. Gratuities are seen as appreciation for exceptional service only, never obligatory.
Hotels
- Expectation
- Not expected
- Optional Practice
- AUD$2-5 per bag for porters; AUD$2-5 per day for housekeeping
- Note
- Purely discretionary
Bars Cafes
- Expectation
- Not expected
- Optional Practice
- Rounding up the bill to nearest $5 or $10, or small change per drink
- Note
- Casual appreciation only
Restaurants Casual
- Expectation
- Not expected
- Optional Amount
- 5-10% for good service, or rounding up the bill
- Note
- Entirely voluntary
Restaurants Fine Dining
- Expectation
- Not expected but appreciated
- Optional Amount
- 10% for exceptional service
- Note
- Voluntary gesture for outstanding service only
Card Acceptance
- General Overview
- Card payments are widely accepted at Thredbo venues, with Visa and MasterCard being standard. The resort has implemented a proprietary payment system for on-mountain transactions.
Thredbo Specific
- Mymoney Card
- Thredbo's MyThredbo Card accepts contactless MyMoney preloads and is the primary payment method for all resort facilities including lifts, lessons, dining, and rentals.
- Venue Eftpos
- EFTPOS facilities are available at several lodges throughout Thredbo, including the Thredbo Alpine Hotel reception.
Accepted Networks
- Visa
- MasterCard
- MyThredbo Card with MyMoney preload
Banking
- Eftpos
- Available at several lodges including Thredbo Alpine Hotel reception
- Banking Services
- Post office in Thredbo Supermarket operates as Commonwealth Bank, NAB, and St George agency
- Note
- No physical bank branches in Thredbo; no currency exchange in village (available in nearby Jindabyne)
ATM Locations
- Westpac ATM at Thredbo Alpine Hotel upper concourse
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.