Set your savings goals
Build your savings with a Rapid Save account or a term deposit to make your money work harder for you.
Travel
Whether you’re still dreaming or about to set off, find out how to manage your money for travel, from savings tips to cards and buying foreign currency.
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Turn your dreams into reality
More about Rapid Save
Earn rewards
Earn BNZ Points^ with a BNZ Advantage card and use them to help you book your dream holiday even sooner.
Get prepared early
Sort out travel insurance early, so you’re ready for anything unexpected. If you’re a BNZ Advantage Visa Platinum cardholder, you could receive up to 90 days international leisure travel insurance.^
Tell us before you take off
Notify us of your travel plans so we can protect your cards and transactions better when you’re travelling overseas.
Buy foreign currency through Travelex
You can buy foreign currency through our partner Travelex. BNZ customers can access special rates by using promo code TRAVELEXBNZ^at checkout.
You can buy:
- online at travelex.co.nz to click and collect from your selected Travelex location in New Zealand
- in person at a Travelex location with proof that you bank with BNZ (such as a statement or your BNZ banking card with your name on it).
What’s your travel style?
However you like to explore the world, we can help you travel sooner, better, and for longer.
Adventurers
If you like to explore and go out of your comfort zone, make sure you check travel advisories for any changes to your insurance policy. Use a Flexi Debit Visa card to buy things overseas and to withdraw cash from ATMs. You can even use your phone to pay.
Families
A family getaway is the perfect time to create special memories with your children. Plan ahead by setting up a term deposit a year in advance. Plus, earn BNZ Points with a BNZ Advantage card and treat yourself to holiday experiences.
Experience hunters
Already bought tickets to that music festival or big game that’s a year away? Open a Rapid Save account to help you get there. Plus, a Flexi Debit Visa card makes it easy to buy things overseas and withdraw cash from ATMs.
Sight seekers
Whether you’ve booked to cruise the Norwegian fjords or visit European landmarks, plan ahead by setting up a term deposit to save a bit extra for your trip. Plus, earn BNZ Points with a BNZ Advantage card and treat yourself to holiday experiences.
While you’re away
Access your accounts
Check your finances on the go with the BNZ app.
Pay your bills
Set up automatic payments in Internet Banking or the BNZ app for bills that you pay regularly. You can also set up push notifications to your mobile device.
Keep your cards secure
Use our card controls feature in the BNZ app to instantly block your BNZ Flexi Debit Visa or credit card if you’ve lost it.
Cash Passport™ travel money card
We no longer offer Mastercard® Cash Passport™. Visit cashpassport.co.nz for more information on how to purchase, load, or reload a Cash Passport.