Australia’s Travel Rule: What AusDora Customers Need to Know
From 1 July 2026, new information requirements may apply when customers send or receive AUDD. Here is what the Travel Rule means for AusDora customers.
Australia is strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework.
As part of these reforms, virtual asset service providers may be required to collect, verify and share certain information when processing virtual currency transfers.
This requirement is commonly known as the Travel Rule.
At AusDora, these changes are relevant to transfers involving AUDD, the Australian-dollar digital currency issued by AUDC Pty Ltd.
What is the Travel Rule?
The Travel Rule requires certain information about the sender and recipient to accompany a virtual currency transfer between regulated service providers.
Depending on the transfer, this information may include:
- the sender’s full legal name;
- the recipient’s full legal name;
- relevant account or wallet information;
- whether the recipient is an individual or an organisation; and
- details of another service provider involved in the transfer.
The purpose of the Travel Rule is to improve transparency and help service providers identify and manage financial-crime risks.
When does it start?
The Travel Rule requirements relevant to virtual currency transfers are expected to apply from 1 July 2026.
They may apply to both domestic and international transfers. Customers may therefore be asked for additional information when sending or receiving AUDD, even when the value of the transfer is relatively small.
What might change for AusDora customers?
When sending AUDD through AusDora, you may be asked to provide additional information about the recipient and the destination wallet.
This may include:
- whether the destination wallet belongs to you or another person;
- the recipient’s full legal name;
- whether the recipient is an individual or a business; and
- whether the wallet is managed by another service provider.
When receiving AUDD, AusDora or its service provider may also require information about the person or organisation that initiated the transfer.
Transfers should generally continue normally when the required information is complete and can be verified. Missing, inaccurate or inconsistent information may result in additional checks or processing delays.
What about self-hosted wallets?
The Travel Rule does not prohibit the use of self-hosted wallets.
However, when AUDD is transferred between a regulated service and a self-hosted wallet, additional information may be required to identify who controls the wallet.
Customers may be asked to confirm whether the wallet belongs to them or to another person.
How can customers prepare?
Before sending or receiving AUDD:
- confirm that the wallet address and selected network are correct;
- have the recipient’s full legal name available;
- know whether the wallet is self-hosted or managed by another provider; and
- make sure the information entered matches the recipient’s account details.
Virtual currency transfers may be irreversible. Always check the wallet address, network and recipient information before confirming a transaction.
How will personal information be handled?
Information collected for Travel Rule purposes will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, regulatory obligations and relevant privacy policies.
AusDora and its service provider will only use or disclose information as reasonably required to process transfers, comply with legal obligations and manage financial-crime risks.
Our approach
AusDora is committed to making regulatory changes clear and manageable for its customers.
AusDora works exclusively with AUDD, an Australian-dollar digital currency issued by AUDC Pty Ltd.
AUDD-related services available through AusDora are supported by AUDC Pty Ltd. AusDora and AUDC Pty Ltd are preparing their systems and procedures for the Travel Rule requirements applying from 1 July 2026.
These changes are intended to improve transparency and trust across Australia’s virtual currency sector while allowing customers to continue sending and receiving AUDD.
This article provides general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial or tax advice. The application of the Travel Rule may depend on the nature of a transfer and the parties involved.