International

International

ASB buys
Foreign cashNo charge
Travellers chequesNo ASB charge*
Drafts - clean negotiatedNo ASB charge*
Drafts - sent on collection$50 plus courier fee*+
Drafts - clean negotiated dishonour fee$25+


* 5 cents government cheque duty per cheque will apply.
** Fee waived for payment of NZD100 or less.
+ Payment may be subject to charges imposed by overseas bank.
^ Includes draft fee.

ASB sells
 Branch / TravelLine FastNet Classic FastNet International
Foreign cash1% commission (minimum $5 for NZ$100 and under; minimum $10 for over NZ$100)1% commission (minimum $5)N/A
Travellers cheques

1% commission (minimum $5 for NZ$100 and under; minimum $10 for over NZ$100)

1% commission (minimum $5)N/A
Drafts $22$17$20
International money transfer (IMT) +$25$20$15
IMT trace / amendment / cancellation +$30$30$30
Drafts - stop payment fee +$25$25$25


International inward payment fees
Payment settled to NZD account at ASB$15**
Payment to other bank account, settled in NZD$25**
Payment to other bank account, settled in foreign currency$25**


Additional fees
Open AUD account at CBA in AustraliaNo charge
Open GBP account in United Kingdom$62^

+ Payment may be subject to charges imposed by overseas bank.
** Fee waived for payment of NZD100 or less.
^ Includes draft fee.

International trade services

Foreign exchange fees

All amounts are in NZD unless otherwise stated.

Clean Payments
Drafts$22.00Issurance fee
 $25.00 Re-purchase fee 
International money transfer (IMT)+ $25.00 Via FastNet International - $15.00 
 $25.00 For claims of non-receipt where funds have been credited within 48 hours of original T/T message  
IMT trace / amendment / cancellation  $30.00  
Inward payments Free If lodged to an ASB foreign currency account 
 $15.00 Payment settled to NZD account at ASB* 
 $25.00  Payment to other bank account, settled in NZD* 
 $25.00Payment to other bank account, settled in foreign currency* 
Cash sales 1.00%Minimum $10.00 for over $100.00 
  Minimum $5.00 for under $100.00 
Aussie collectAUD 10.00Per inward transaction 
 NZD 50.00For tracers 

* This fee will be waived for payment of $100.00 or less
+ Payment may be subject to charges imposed by overseas banks.

Import transactions

Clean Collections
Cheques received
for collection
$50.00Plus courier and reimbursement costs (if applicable)
Inward local bills$20.00Plus out-of-pocket expenses (if applicable)
Pre-accepted -
awaiting payment
$15.00Plus out-of-pocket expenses (if applicable)


Documentary Collections
Collection commission0.375%Minimum $75.00 / maximum $500.00
Reimbursement costs   Draft or telegraphic transfer charge (as applicable) 
Swift$20.00For non-reimbursement messages
Overnight courier$5.00Urgent courier at applicable rates
Document of Title Endorsement $40.00  


Documentary import letters of credit
Establishment commission0.50%Minimum $100.00 (minimum $60.00 via FastNet International) For letters of credit with validity greater than 6 months an additional 0.1% per month will be charged
Establishment transmission  $40.00  
Amendment commission0.50%Minimum $40.00 (minimum $25.00 via FastNet International. For amendments increasing amount
 $40.00  Minimum $25.00 via FastNet International. For amendments other than amount 
Amendment transmission  $20.00   


Import letter of credit drawings
Discrepancy fee$80.00Or currency equivalent, payable by letter of credit beneficiary
Reimbursement fee$100.00Or currency equivalent, payable by letter of credit beneficiary
Acceptance commission0.125% (per month or part thereof)Minimum $50.00 (payable by letter of credit beneficiary)
Swift$20.00For non-reimbursement messages
Overnight courier$5.00Urgent courier at applicable rates


Standby letters of credit
Establishment commission1 % p.a.Minimum $250.00
Establishment transmission  $40.00   
Amendment commission1 % p.a. (or part thereof)Minimum $30.00. For amendments increasing amount
 1 % p.a. (or part thereof)  Minimum $250.00. For amendments extending the expiry  
 $30.00  For amendments other than amount or expiry  
Amendment transmission  $20.00   
Swift$20.00For non-reimbursement messages


Import trade finance loans
Advance drawdown fee $75.00   
Advance rollover fee$75.00  Applicable to all financing rollovers 
Interest rates  ASB Bank Limited offer rate for finance currency plus margin 


Guarantees
Establishment Commission1 % p.a.Minimum $250.00
Establishment transmission  $40.00   
Amendment commission1 % p.a. (or part thereof)Minimum $30.00. For amendments increasing amount
 1 % p.a. (or part thereof)  Minimum $250.00. For amendments extending the expiry  
 $30.00  For amendments other than amount or expiry  
Amendment transmission  $20.00   
Swift $20.00 For non-reimbursement messages


Surrender guarantees (for all transactions including letters of credit)
Air Waybill Releases0.50%Minimum $75.00 / maximum $300.00. Prior to receipt of original documents
Missing Bill of
Lading Guarantees
0.25% (per quarter)Minimum $35.00 / maximum $300.00

Export transactions

Clean collections
Collection commission$45.00Plus out-of-pocket expenses if applicable


Documentary collections
Collection commission0.25%Minimum $75.00 / maximum $500.00
Courier costs Reimbursement of costs incurred
Swift$20.00For non-reimbursement messages


Export letters of credit
Advising commissionFreePlus out-of-pocket expenses if applicable
Assignment of proceeds$100.00Per assignment, plus out-of-pocket expenses if applicable


Export letter of credit drawings
Negotiation / collection commission0.30%Minimum $100.00
Document recheck / pre-check fee$50.00 
Courier costs Reimbursement of costs incurred
Swift$20.00For non-reimbursement messages
Acceptance commission0.125% per month or part thereofMinimum $50.00


Transfer of export letter of credit
Transfer commission$250.00
Transfer transmission$40.00
Collection commissionRefer to charges for export letter of credit drawings
Amendment commission$30.00
Amendment transmission$20.00


Foreign currency accounts
No charges are levied on the operation of the account, however transaction fees will apply. Overdrafts on foreign currency accounts are available by arrangement. The following charges are applicable:
Line fee0.12% per monthBased on limit or highest overdrawn balance
Interest rates ASB Bank Limited offer rate for finance currency plus margin
Duplicate statement$ 5.00 


Additional charges
Additional work undertaken may be charged out at a rate of $60.00 per hour or part thereof with a minimum charge of $15.00.



Foreign currency deposit account interest rates and fees.

Terms and conditions: ASB international fees are subject to change. Standard account transaction and service fees apply. Terms and conditions relating to the above services are available from ASB Bank Limited. The opening of an overseas bank account is subject to the overseas bank's account opening criteria.
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