Move your banking to BNZ

It’s easy and hassle-free to move your everyday banking to us. Plus, there are loads of great benefits.

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Enjoy more than just an account when you decide to move your banking to us. There are lots of good reasons to make the switch.

Award-winning banking

Set goals, budget and keep track of your money with our award-winning internet banking and mobile app.

Ways to open an account to start the move

You can open an account online by using RealMe®, or by taking a photo of yourself and your New Zealand passport or New Zealand driver licence. A third way to open an account is to start online and get verified at your nearest branch. You must be aged 13 or older and live in New Zealand.

If you can’t open an account online, you can call us on 0800 275 269.

Using RealMe

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It’s easy to join with a verified RealMe® account. Once you’ve finished you can start using your account straight away.

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Taking photos

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You can apply online by taking a photo of yourself and your New Zealand passport or New Zealand driver licence. We’ll review and process them online.

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Set things up to suit you

It’s easy to get up and running once you’ve registered for Internet Banking.

Transfer your salary

Give your employer your new account details and get your salary transferred over.

Set up bill payments

Add payees, set up automatic payments, transfer money or send it overseas.^

Switch direct debits

Get your regular direct debit payments moved to your new account.

Bank on the go with our app

With our mobile app you can check your balances at a glance and quickly move money as you need to. You can even change which accounts you access on your cards, plus if your card ever gets lost or stolen, you can block it straight away and unblock it if you find it again. Easy! Find out more about the BNZ app.

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