Onyx Journal

Stories from the road.

News, guides, and updates from Onyx Global.

Fintech Safety & Trust

What Happens to Your Money If a Fintech Shuts Down? What to Actually Check

Before trusting any digital banking platform with your money, here's what actually matters, and the specific things worth checking before signing up.

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Travel & Currency

Why Australians Are Ditching Currency Exchange Kiosks for a Card That Does It Automatically

Queuing at an airport bureau, pre-ordering cash before a trip. Here's why more Australians are moving to a card that handles conversion automatically.

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Onyx Global Waitlist

What Joining the Onyx Global Waitlist Actually Gets You

Not just a spot in a queue. Here's what early access to Onyx Global actually means, and why joining now matters more than joining later.

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Currency & Travel

Sorting Your Money Before You Travel: A Checklist for Australians

Most travellers sort their money badly, or not at all, and pay for it the whole trip. Here's a practical pre-departure checklist.

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Banking Basics

Digital Wallets vs Bank Accounts: What's Actually the Difference?

Apple Pay, Google Pay, and your bank account are three different things doing three different jobs. Here's how they actually fit together.

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Currency & Travel

How Currency Conversion Actually Works When You Tap Your Card Overseas

That "pay in AUD or local currency?" prompt at the register overseas isn't a courtesy — it's a fee decision. Here's what's actually happening.

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Currency & Travel

Meet the Australian-Owned Alternative to the Big Currency Exchange Names

Tired of the big, familiar currency exchange names being the only option? An Australian-owned alternative has arrived, built specifically for how Australians actually spend and travel.

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Banking Basics

PayID Explained: What It Actually Means for How You Get Paid in Australia

No more sharing your BSB and account number. Here's exactly how PayID works, why it's more secure, and what it means for how money moves in Australia.

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Affiliate Program

The Real Reason Most Creator Affiliate Programs Don't Work

Most affiliate programs fail creators before they even start. Here's what actually determines whether an affiliate partnership is worth your time.

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Travel Money

Onyx Global: The Sleek, Australian-Owned Card Built for Your Next Trip

Matte black. Minimalist. Built for Australians who travel. Here's why Onyx Global is designed differently to the travel card sitting in your wallet right now.

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Affiliate Program

How Australian Content Creators Can Monetise Their Audience with Onyx Global

Finance, travel and lifestyle creators: here's how to turn your Instagram or TikTok following into recurring commission through Onyx Global's affiliate program.

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Affiliate Program

Onyx Global's Executive Order Affiliate Program: How It Works

500 spots for Australian creators. Earn up to 22% commission promoting Onyx Global. Here's exactly how the tiers, commission caps and application process work.

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