Get your foreign currency sorted before you take off

Check out the latest foreign exchange rates and order your foreign cash online, so you can get going faster. 

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Cheque Buy rates for JPY, HKD, SGD and CHF will no longer be available from 1 September 2017

Cheques issued in JPY, HKD, SGD and CHF can be requested via Overseas Cheque Collection or the cheque issuers can make an international payment via Telegraphic Transfer into an account.

Foreign exchange rates

Plan ahead and work out how much foreign cash you're going to need for your trip. See all foreign exchange rates. When purchasing foreign cash, a 1% fee applies (minimum $10).

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Get your travel money sorted

Whether you’re  jetsetting off on a European OE, hitting the slopes in Japan, or just popping across the ditch, don't forget to sort out your travel money before you go. Learn more. 

Credit or debit card

Pay for things like hotels or rental cars with a BNZ Flexi Debit Visa^ or credit card.  You can also manage your accounts through Internet Banking while you’re away. 

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Foreign cash

It’s helpful to take a small amount of the local currency for things like taxis, tipping or grabbing a coffee.

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Cash Passport

Load multiple currencies on to one card and use it worldwide. Comes with chip and PIN security, making it safer than carrying large amounts of cash.^

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Overseas payments

Sending payments overseas

Send an electronic payment to an overseas bank account or post an international cheque.

More about sending money overseas.

Receiving payments into NZ

Get overseas payments deposited directly into your bank account. Money cleared as soon as the transfer arrives.

More about receiving overseas payments.

Award-winning banking

Creating the best banking experiences for our customers is at the heart of what we do. But don’t just take our word for it. 

Delightful Digital Experiences

We ranked top in New Zealand for digital banking experiences that customers love in SAP’s 2016 New Zealand Digital Experience Report.

Outstanding Design

Our internet banking and mobile app won Best Effect award for design and innovation excellence in the 2014 Best Design Awards.

International help and support

If you need some help call 0800 275 269

Small Print

  1. Rates subject to change without notice.

  2. A $10 annual card fee applies. Fees subject to change. Foreign currency services fees apply. Overseas ATM withdrawal fee applies.

  3. Cash Passport terms and conditions and BNZ service fees apply. Overseas charges may apply.