Non-profit organisations

We support non-profit organisations of varying sizes and purposes, to help them choose the right banking solutions to suit their specific needs.

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Reregister your incorporated society

Incorporated societies need to reregister with the Companies Office before April 2026. This is to ensure they can continue to operate as an incorporated society. This new obligation comes under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

Types of non-profit organisations

A non-profit organisation is an organisation that returns any profit, property, or benefits to the wider community, and not to individual members. This includes:

  • charities
  • community groups
  • social organisations
  • sports organisations
  • environmental groups
  • religious organisations.

Solutions for organisations of all sizes

Transaction accounts

Our different business transaction accounts are designed to help organisations of varying sizes manage their cash flow and everyday banking.

More on transaction accounts

Savings accounts

Get credit interest on money you put aside now for future expenses. Access your savings when you need to while still earning interest. Or if you’re not intending on making regular withdrawals, choose a savings account that earns higher interest.

About our savings accounts

Taking payments

Our merchant payment options provide fast and secure ways for customers to pay you in store, online, or when you’re running fundraiser events such as street appeals.

More about payment options

Non-profit banking specialist support

Our non-profit banking specialists provide tailored support. They understand the unique challenges non-profit organisations face. Their focus is on making day to day banking easier so you can focus on what matters most - serving your community. Regardless of where you’re located, we have the people to help.

Stay in control of your banking online

Our range of online banking tools including Internet Banking for Business and the Business Banking app, make it easier for you to manage your organisation’s funds 24/7.^

BNZ Foundation

BNZ Foundation is an independent charitable trust. It was established by BNZ in 2022 to accelerate positive change for communities and nature across Aotearoa New Zealand. The focus of the trust is on two areas, our Kaitiakitanga and Manaakitanga principles:

  • Manaaki Taiao — investing in long-term initiatives that regenerate the natural environment through Kaitiakitanga (care for the environment)
  • Manaaki Tangata — helping to improve financial wellbeing for people and communities through Manaakitanga (care for people and communities).

Account opening and lending criteria, terms and conditions and fees apply. See our Business and Agribusiness account, service and facility fees guide (PDF 119KB). Full details and terms and conditions can also be obtained free of charge from a BNZ branch.

BNZ Investment Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Harbour Asset Management Limited, is the Issuer and Manager of YouWealth and BNZ Term PIE. Download a copy of the Product Disclosure Statements below:

Investments in YouWealth and BNZ Term PIE are not bank deposits or other liabilities of Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) or any other member of the National Australia Bank Limited group. They are subject to investment risk, including possible delays in repayment. You could get back less than the total contributed. No person (including the New Zealand Government) guarantees (either fully or in part) the performance or returns of YouWealth or BNZ Term PIE or the repayment of amounts contributed. National Australia Bank Limited, the ultimate owner of BNZ, is not a registered bank in New Zealand but a licensed bank in Australia and is not authorised to offer the products and services mentioned on this webpage to customers in New Zealand.

BNZ Investment Services Limited (BNZISL) uses the BNZ brand under licence from Bank of New Zealand, whose ultimate parent company is National Australia Bank Limited. No member of the FirstCape group (including BNZISL) is a member of the NAB group of companies (NAB Group). No member of the NAB Group (including Bank of New Zealand) guarantees, or supports, the performance of any member of FirstCape group’s obligations to any party.

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