Banks New Zealand
May 17th 2003, 4:56 pm
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Banks New Zealand
I am trying to decide which bank account to open any advice? Is it worth keeping an account open here? I am with First Direct and they have no problems with me keeping this account open but just wondered what the pros and cons would be....
Any advice would be great
Thanks Tori
Any advice would be great
Thanks Tori
May 17th 2003, 6:39 pm
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Re: Banks New Zealand
Originally posted by TIZUS
I am trying to decide which bank account to open any advice? Is it worth keeping an account open here? I am with First Direct and they have no problems with me keeping this account open but just wondered what the pros and cons would be....
Any advice would be great
Thanks Tori
I am trying to decide which bank account to open any advice? Is it worth keeping an account open here? I am with First Direct and they have no problems with me keeping this account open but just wondered what the pros and cons would be....
Any advice would be great
Thanks Tori
Cheers - Don
May 17th 2003, 9:30 pm
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Re: Banks New Zealand
Hi Tori
I have opened an account with ASB whilst i was in new zealand. there are different types but the one i opened you dont have to deposit any money to open it., they enev sent me a cheque book here in the u.k. At least when i come to transfer funds i dont have to go through the hastle then of opening an account.
Gavin
I have opened an account with ASB whilst i was in new zealand. there are different types but the one i opened you dont have to deposit any money to open it., they enev sent me a cheque book here in the u.k. At least when i come to transfer funds i dont have to go through the hastle then of opening an account.
Gavin
May 18th 2003, 3:52 am
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Are ASB the best bank to be with? I believe they get a good feedback in satisfaction surveys. Though owned by Commonwealth Bank (Aus) which has been slagged.
In NZ can you open a telephone/internet account. Personally never go into branches other than to pay ina rare cheque. Could this reduce charges?
Roger
In NZ can you open a telephone/internet account. Personally never go into branches other than to pay ina rare cheque. Could this reduce charges?
Roger
May 18th 2003, 7:35 am
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Re: Banks New Zealand
Originally posted by TIZUS
I am trying to decide which bank account to open any advice? Is it worth keeping an account open here? I am with First Direct and they have no problems with me keeping this account open but just wondered what the pros and cons would be....
Any advice would be great
Thanks Tori
I am trying to decide which bank account to open any advice? Is it worth keeping an account open here? I am with First Direct and they have no problems with me keeping this account open but just wondered what the pros and cons would be....
Any advice would be great
Thanks Tori
Have a look at consumer.org.nz for good info about NZ accounts. Consider an Omni Gold account with ASB.
May 18th 2003, 7:56 am
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Thanks for all the advice...... Soon I will be able to cross another thing of the list!!!!
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May 18th 2003, 9:06 am
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hi rodger
Yes! you can open an account over the internet but you have to issue a birth certificate and other sorts of i.d which is a pain in the a--se. as for telephone i dont know.You will find them extremely friendly and helpful so dont be afraid of asking stupid questions. an omni gold account is all well and good but if you are looking at just opening an account for the time being just to gett started its not worth it as you have to pay for it.
in nz banks are different to the u.k. You have to pay for everthing in the end but at different levels. the account i have opened there are no monthly charges but i have to pay for every transaction and at a higher level than other accounts.When i get over there i will open a different account.
cheers Gavin
Yes! you can open an account over the internet but you have to issue a birth certificate and other sorts of i.d which is a pain in the a--se. as for telephone i dont know.You will find them extremely friendly and helpful so dont be afraid of asking stupid questions. an omni gold account is all well and good but if you are looking at just opening an account for the time being just to gett started its not worth it as you have to pay for it.
in nz banks are different to the u.k. You have to pay for everthing in the end but at different levels. the account i have opened there are no monthly charges but i have to pay for every transaction and at a higher level than other accounts.When i get over there i will open a different account.
cheers Gavin
