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Banking with Kiwibank

banking in NZA word from our recommended bank, Kiwibank: a safe and simple way to open a bank account from the other side of the world

If you’re based overseas and intend to move to New Zealand, opening a bank account is probably on your ‘to do’ list. If you’re like most people, you’ve thought once or twice about how nice it would be to get your financial situation completely sorted before you arrive in the country, but you haven’t done anything about it yet!

Kiwibank makes banking a breeze

At last! Here’s a clever banking short-cut that might be of interest to you. Kiwibank can set-up bank accounts for you before you arrive in the country. It’s part of the remote account opening service they provide for migrants and it really takes the hassle out of setting up new bank accounts. To request an opening pack, just email your name, phone number and address to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The easy way to join Kiwibank

Kiwibank has a dedicated team of migrant banking specialists who talk you through the process when you’re opening your bank accounts. The team can open the account(s) for you and assist in transferring money into your new Kiwibank account so your financial situation is sorted before you even get here. Once you arrive in New Zealand, all you’ll need to do is verify yourself by presenting your photo identification at any of the 300 Kiwibank branches, located nationwide.

Kiwibank is New Zealand’s only Kiwi-owned full service bank with branches nationwide. They offer great value accounts and services, and can help you save up to 50% on your everyday banking with no monthly account management fees, no fees for deposits or transfers between Kiwibank accounts and low transaction fees. In other words, everything you’ve always wanted in a bank!

Find out for yourself how good Kiwibank really is

From a better deal on your home loan and high interest on your investments, to a low interest rate credit card, they have a lot to offer you.

  • Everyday cheque accounts
  • High interest cheque accounts
  • Flexible savings accounts
  • Great rates on Term Deposits and Kiwibank’s Online Call account
  • A range of credit cards to suit your needs
  • Cheaper home loans guaranteed*

And, even better, you won’t pay account or transaction fees on your personal accounts if you’re a full-time tertiary student, under 18 years of age, a non-profit organisation, a Kiwibank Home Loan customer, or if you’re over 65.

Service fees may apply.

Click here for full details on what Kiwibank can offer you.

There you have it: simple, straight-forward banking from a Kiwi bank that knows how!

* Kiwibank Home Loans are guaranteed to save you money on the overall cost of your home loan over the first six years compared with any equivalent home loan from any other bank with branches nationwide. Or we’ll beat the difference. The guarantee does not apply to Adaptor - low documentation home loans. Kiwibank’s Investment Statement for Term Deposits and Disclosure Statement are available from any Kiwibank branch or at www.kiwibank.co.nz. Kiwibank Limited’s terms and conditions and lending criteria apply.
 
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