Live, Work, Study or Holiday in New Zealand

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ)

Whether you are moving to New Zealand to live, work, study or for a working holiday, BNZ understands that you have lots of things to consider. That’s why they have kept the setting up of your banking in New Zealand, before you leave home, simple.

Opening a bank account before you leave home means that you can transfer your money to New Zealand, so that it’s all ready for you when you arrive. It also means you have a way to have your salary/wages paid in New Zealand!

Choose BNZ

Known locally as BNZ, they have been helping their customers for just under 150 years. BNZ offers a national network of branches and access to over 400 ATMs across the country at no additional charge. They provide a comprehensive and integrated range of financial products and services.

Making it Easy

Their team of migrant and expatriate banking experts can help you set-up your New Zealand bank account, transfer funds into your new account and help you with any banking questions you may have. They are there to help you make the moving of all your finances to New Zealand as simple as possible.

Once your account has been opened, you will receive a letter containing your account details as well as the name of your dedicated migrant banker who will meet with you when you arrive in New Zealand. Your dedicated banker will have a working understanding of the unique needs of a newly arrived migrant.

On arrival in New Zealand your dedicated banker will:

• Identify you and activate your account so you can access your funds. This is simple, just ensure you meet with your banker within 6 weeks of arriving in New Zealand and have your passport and a second from of identity like a driving licence with you.
  
• Have your debit cards ready for you at the meeting.
• Talk to about any additional banking needs you may have and take you through a comprehensive suite of BNZ’s banking benefits and services and highlight how we might be able to assist you to make the right decisions for your current and future financial position.
  

It’s easy to apply online at www.nabgroup.com/migrantbanking

It takes about 10 minutes and your account is normally opened in two working days.