Using the BNZ app
You can make international payments using the BNZ app. To get started, select International from the main menu.
International payments
Sending and receiving money overseas using the BNZ app or Internet Banking is fast and secure. Plus, there are no BNZ fees when sending foreign currencies online.^
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Features and benefits
- $0 transfer fee when sending foreign currencies online.
- Fast, trackable, and secure.
- Payments in over 30 currencies to more than 230 countries.
- Get personalised live exchange rates.
- Easy access to your international payments activity.
- Everything in one place, whether you’re using the BNZ app or Internet Banking.
How to send money overseas
Making international payments in the BNZ app
Using Internet Banking
You can make international payments (also known as telegraphic transfers) to an overseas bank account using Internet Banking.
Receiving money from overseas
Get overseas payments deposited directly into your BNZ bank account. The SWIFT BIC code for Bank of New Zealand is: BKNZNZ22. This should be used whenever funds are sent from overseas to BNZ bank accounts.
How sanctions affect international payments
Sanctions requirements may lead to delays in processing your payments. Make sure you’re familiar with sanctions and their impacts before doing business offshore.
We’ve suspended international payments in all currencies to Russia. This is due to global sanctions in response to the situation in Ukraine.
International payments help and support
If you need some help, call 0800 275 269. If you’re overseas, use a landline and call +64 4 473 5901.