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Arriving in New Zealand - Accounts
Arriving in New Zealand
When you arrive in New Zealand the first step will be to activate your new ANZ account so that you can avail yourself of our extensive banking services.
Before you arrive, the ANZ New Resident Services Team in New Zealand will have organised the most convenient branch to have your banking products ready for you. To activate your accounts in New Zealand, you will need to bring:
- your passport (original, not a photocopy)
- your account details (in your welcome letter)
- confirmation of your New Zealand address.
If you didn't set up an account before you left your home country, simply visit any ANZ branch and we'll help you set up the accounts you need. You'll need to bring your passport and confirmation of your New Zealand address.
Banking services
Once your account is activated, you'll be able to deposit and withdraw funds and apply for other account services you might need, such as:
- a cheque book
- an overdraft
- home loans
- credit cards
- phone and Internet banking.
Any monthly account fees accrued on your everyday banking transaction account, only before your account is activated, will be waived on activation in New Zealand. You'll also receive an ANZ Night & Day card so that you can access your account around the clock using ATMs and EFTPOS,* both in New Zealand and overseas. Our friendly staff will review your needs and talk you through your ANZ banking options.
* Note: EFTPOS refers to 'electronic funds transfer at the point of sale' and is one of the most convenient ways of purchasing goods and/or services in New Zealand.
You'll find a lot of useful information online that will help you learn more about living in New Zealand. We've put together a list of useful websites that are particularly relevant to people considering a move to New Zealand.
Education in New Zealand
For information about education in New Zealand:
Employment in New Zealand
For information about employment in all industries in New Zealand:
Housing in New Zealand
For information on renting for tenants, including a market rent guide:
New Zealand Immigration services
For information about qualifying and applying for New Zealand residence:
New Zealand taxation
For information on all taxes in New Zealand:
More information
The New Resident Services team is committed to helping you make the move to New Zealand as convenient and as simple as possible.
Moving from Asia
If English is not your first language, we have multi-lingual staff, including a dedicated Asian New Resident Services team, always happy to help you with both your business and personal banking requirements.
This material is for information purposes only and you should obtain professional advice relevant to your individual circumstances. While ANZ has taken care to ensure that this information is from reliable sources, it does not warrant its accuracy, completeness or suitability for your intended use. To the extent permitted by law, ANZ does not accept any liability arising from your use of this information.
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