Moving to New Zealand
Moving home can be stressful, and when you’re moving to a new country there
is even more to think about. Here you’ll find information to help make your
move easier, from packing up and shipping your belongings – from your furniture
to the family pet.
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International Student Package
Our International Student Package includes everything you need for banking and handling
your money while you’re in New Zealand. It has discounted fees and you can
apply for a credit card.
Asian Banking
We have a specialist Asian Banking Team to help make opening your National Bank
account even easier. For more information on this service, or to contact one of
our Asian Banking specialists
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Migrant Business Banking
The National Bank has a dedicated Migrant Business Banking team who specialise in
helping new and recent migrants achieve business success. They understand business,
speak several languages and can help you establish and build your business in New
Zealand.
The National Bank has a long history of helping businesses succeed, and our approach
goes beyond traditional banking. You will have your own Business Banking Manager
who will be your main point of contact for all your business and personal banking
needs. They will work alongside you to help you set up, fund, manage and grow your
business.
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Term Deposits
National Bank Term Deposits combine competitive returns with peace of mind. You'll
benefit from the certainty of knowing what your return will be, with an interest
rate that's locked-in regardless of movements in the market.
Savings Accounts
We have a range of great savings accounts to suit your needs, which can be opened
while you’re overseas, if you want to earn interest on your New Zealand dollar
amounts. Whether you want to save for a specific goal or just want a great interest
rate for your spare cash, we have an account for you.
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We can also help you when you're moving away from New Zealand. We have a range of
products and services that can make the move simple.
Travel Cards
Travel Cards are the smart way to take foreign currency overseas and are available
in either Euro, Pounds Sterling, American or Australian Dollars.
National Bank OE Package
Once you make the decision to go on your OE, we can help. Our package is designed
for people planning long-term travel and work overseas and offers special benefits
to help you plan, save, and manage your money while you're away.
Travel Protect Insurance
Insurance to cover a wide range of unforeseen events that could happen while you’re
travelling overseas.
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Before you leave home
At The National Bank we understand that moving to a new country can be stressful.
We have a dedicated New Resident Services Team to help take the stress out of opening
a bank account and setting up your finances in New Zealand. We’ve also created
a checklist to help you make sure you’ve got everything covered for the big
move.
Guide
Opening an account from overseas
Tool Checklist for Moving to New
Zealand (167KB)
When you arrive
Arriving in a new country is exciting. But it can also be a bit overwhelming getting
used to different food, customs and ways of doing things. When you arrive we’ll
be here to help you find the information you need. You will have a dedicated Personal
Manager who will help you with your banking requirements. They can provide information
about finance and banking in New Zealand, and put you in touch with people who can
help you with things like tax, GST, and other financial issues.
Guide
Foreign Exchange Rates
Tool
Foreign currency converter
Guide
Sample expenses
Buying a home in New Zealand
Buying a home can be a stressful time - especially when your moving from Overseas.
At The National Bank, our goal is to make your home buying experience as simple
as possible.
We've developed one of the most extensive ranges of home buying tools, information
and resources you'll find. They're designed to help you through the buying process.
Our staff are also here to help and provide you with superior service.
Guide
Home Buyers Resource Centre
Guide
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Home Loan Calculators
Case studies:
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