Money and Banking
Currency
The New Zealand unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$). Click here for today's exchange rate.
Banking Hours and Services
- New Zealand Banks are open between 9am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Kiwibank is open on Saturday mornings, and some main city banks are open late nights and weekends.
- There are over 3,500 ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines) in New Zealand, accessible 24 hours a day.
- Credit cards with international debit and credit plans can access New Zealand ATM machines.
- EFT-POS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale) is available at most retailers and suppliers.
- Internet, telephone and text banking is offered by all New Zealand banks.
Transferring Money
New Zealand has no restrictions on transferring money in and out of the country. New Zealand Customs has introduced a border declaration for cash amounts in excess of NZD10,000 being carried into the country by hand.
A New Zealand resident is able to open foreign currency accounts, thus production funds can easily be transferred in the currency of origin and held on behalf of a production company. This helps to take advantage of exchange rates.
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New Zealand Banks
International Banks in New Zealand include:
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted in New Zealand. Credit cards with International Debit and Credit plans can access New Zealand ATM and EFT-POS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale) machines.
