The National Bank

Why choose The National Bank?

The National Bank is one of New Zealand’s leading and most respected financial organisations. We are part of ANZ National Bank Limited, a member of the ANZ Banking Group. We have been helping New Zealanders achieve their financial goals for over 130 years and have a network of branches throughout the country. We pride ourselves on providing quality service.

Our dedicated team can make your move easier

The National Bank’s New Resident Services Team specialises in helping new and recent migrants get set up and succeed in New Zealand. We can offer you knowledgeable and experienced staff who have migrated to New Zealand themselves, who understand the issues, and have established themselves successfully. With our local and international knowledge we can help you achieve your financial goals. We can answer all your questions and make sure your banking arrangements are all in place when you arrive.

Opening your account before you arrive

When you’re moving to a new country, organising your finances is one of the most important steps. To help you, we can set up your new accounts before you arrive in New Zealand, giving you the security of knowing you’ll be up and running with your finances straight away. We offer a range of accounts to meet all your day to day banking needs. Visit our website for more information.

Special offer for people moving to Auckland

When you open a new bank account with us, quote ‘WorkingIn’ in the comments field and you’ll receive a free copy of Where to Live in Auckland – the essential handbook for buying, selling, letting and renting homes in the Auckland area. It’s a must-have for anyone considering the move to Auckland – learn about the costs to buy or rent, the types of housing available, transport and leisure facilities, plus get maps of Auckland’s 38 secondary school zones, population profiles, real estate trends and invaluable property buying tips.

Buying a home

The National Bank understands how important it is for you to feel settled in New Zealand as quickly as possible. We can provide you with comprehensive information about the home buying process, including a guide to the New Zealand property market and assistance with your property search. Our goal is to make your home buying experience as easy as possible. Visit our unique Home Buyers Centre for a range of resources to help you understand the process of buying a house in New Zealand.

A special banking package

We’ve also created a special Migrant Package to help make your transition more comfortable. This includes:

• No monthly account fee on Foreign Currency Call Accounts (saving $5 per account each month)
• Foreign Currency Investment Accounts available in US dollars, Great British pounds, Euro and Australian dollars (from time-to-time interest is not paid on some currencies or on all amounts)
• A $5 discount on the normal fee for inward International Money Transfers to a National Bank Foreign Currency Account (normally $15)
• A special interest rate on any New Zealand dollar Term Deposit of $10,000 or more
• A free personalised debit card (normally $9.95).

Case studies

Moving to another country can be stressful and sometimes it helps to know what other people have experienced when they moved. Whether you’re moving to New Zealand for a better lifestyle or to set up a business, we can help. Read our case studies of others who have made the move to New Zealand with the help of The National Bank.

Help and support now and in the future

If you have any queries or need help with any aspect of your banking, please email us or call us.