Money and Banking
Currency
The New Zealand unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$). View today's exchange rate.
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.
Banks
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.
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.
