Banks
Sep 14th 2009, 9:52 pm
#1
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Banks
Hi Guys and Gals
Upon arriving in Auckland we will need to open a bank account. Can anybody make any recommendations on which bank to use or more importantly which ones to avoid.
Many Thanks
Mark
Upon arriving in Auckland we will need to open a bank account. Can anybody make any recommendations on which bank to use or more importantly which ones to avoid.
Many Thanks
Mark
Sep 14th 2009, 10:15 pm
#2
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Re: Banks
you can do it in 3-4 days on http://www.quickstartaustralia.com
free for migrants as for as i know
free for migrants as for as i know
Sep 14th 2009, 11:56 pm
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Re: Banks
Pretty much any bank in NZ will open an account for you on the spot, but can I put in a good word for Westpac.
I've always found their service excellent and staff always helpful.
I've always found their service excellent and staff always helpful.
Sep 15th 2009, 12:56 am
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Re: Banks
We are on our second bank now (only bacause we preferred their account - total moeny).
We opened an account with National Bank, and they were superb
Now with BNZ, and they are just as good
In fact, not heard of a bad NZ bank .. yet!
We opened an account with National Bank, and they were superb
Now with BNZ, and they are just as good
In fact, not heard of a bad NZ bank .. yet!
Sep 15th 2009, 1:40 am
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Re: Banks
I'm very happy with the BNZ, my family likes ASB, and in Australia I'm very happy with Westpac.
Only one I'd avoid is ANZ.
Only one I'd avoid is ANZ.
Sep 15th 2009, 1:57 am
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Re: Banks
We're with ANZ and have never had a problem with them. Always found staff to be friendly and at times when we've needed, they've gone out of their way to help us.
Sep 15th 2009, 3:09 am
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Re: Banks
We opened an account from the Uk with BNZ we also liked the account total money
Sep 15th 2009, 5:41 am
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Re: Banks
I am with National bank though, which is fine also, and really not worth the hassle of changing banks..
westpac is good as well..
ask if you are able to get a credit card, and if not, make sure you get a bank that offers a visa debit card...
Any reason youre not opening a bank account whilst in the uk? Most nz banks let you do that in advance of arriving...
Sep 15th 2009, 8:18 am
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Re: Banks
The good old Banks thread... 
Am with HSBC - Very happy, does the job... BUT they lack of branches & dont do Visa debit yet so no online & stuff... Thank god, I still kept my MasterCard & Visa debit from UK
Am with HSBC - Very happy, does the job... BUT they lack of branches & dont do Visa debit yet so no online & stuff... Thank god, I still kept my MasterCard & Visa debit from UK
Sep 15th 2009, 8:27 am
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Re: Banks
Pretty sure every main bank in NZ now does Visa Debit
Sep 15th 2009, 8:56 am
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Re: Banks
We're with ASB & they've been fine. Still getting my head around the lack of free banking over here, but that's pretty much standard practice, so nothing I can seriously quibble about.
Since I've only banked with ASB in NZ I can't really compare it to any other banks, either favourably or otherwise, but they've been perfectly good for us. We actually chose ASB because they have a branch in London, so hubby was able to open an account and to transfer some funds into it before we moved over here...one less job to do when he arrived and he had immediate access to funds, although I'd imagine that other NZ banks must have UK branches 
Since I've only banked with ASB in NZ I can't really compare it to any other banks, either favourably or otherwise, but they've been perfectly good for us
. We actually chose ASB because they have a branch in London, so hubby was able to open an account and to transfer some funds into it before we moved over here...one less job to do when he arrived and he had immediate access to funds, although I'd imagine that other NZ banks must have UK branches
Sep 15th 2009, 8:58 pm
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Re: Banks
Can only speak for Westpac but I would check out their Industry association banking packages.
I am a govt employee and we get a good package. Especially if you are buying a home.
http://www.westpac.co.nz/olcontent/o...ation+packages
I am a govt employee and we get a good package. Especially if you are buying a home.
http://www.westpac.co.nz/olcontent/o...ation+packages
Sep 16th 2009, 12:20 am
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Re: Banks
Hi Guys
Thanks for all the helpfull replies. We never thought of opening a bank account before we left but as we will arrive in Auckland within 48 hours from now its too late. Any way with the exchange rate as it is at the moment my money is stopping in a UK account for the time being, just need a NZ account for day to day expensis.
thanks agin
Mark
Thanks for all the helpfull replies. We never thought of opening a bank account before we left but as we will arrive in Auckland within 48 hours from now its too late. Any way with the exchange rate as it is at the moment my money is stopping in a UK account for the time being, just need a NZ account for day to day expensis.
thanks agin
Mark
