We've been helping kids get cash clever since way back
It's time to blow up balloons, cut the cake and get ready to party. We're celebrating 150 years of helping kids get one step ahead with money!
We've had fun in the classroom with our GetWise schools programme, encouraged good habits with youth savings accounts and adventured with our little yellow elephant, Kashin, to help over a million kids across Aotearoa get cash clever.
Start something big when you open a Headstart account
Our Headstart account is a great first step for kids on their money journey. It's a clever combo of everyday spending and savings in one - built just for kids.
With no account fees and tools to track savings, it makes money management simple and encourages smart habits from an early age.
Get your free limited-edition Kashin money box
With a nod to the past and a wink to the future, Kashin helps us remember that helping kids get one step ahead with money will never get old. And now you can get a special limited-edition Kashin money box when you open a new Headstart account. One per Headstart account holder, while stocks last.
To open an account on a child's behalf, you can make a booking for a time that suits you by calling us on 0800 803 804. You can also make an appointment in the ASB Mobile Banking App or Fastnet Classic.
Got a question about the Kashin money box? Check out the FAQs at the bottom of this page.
Raising money-smart tamariki? Get some help here
We are here to support parents and caregivers teach children everyday money skills with fun, age-appropriate activities at home. Once they're ready for more independence, we're still here to help.
With interactive worksheets, conversation starters, and step-by-step guides, you'll have everything you need to build your child's money confidence and basic financial knowledge one lesson at a time.
The Big Little GetWise show
We recently launched The Big Little Get Wise Show, a brand new series from ASB that brings the much-loved GetWise school programme into living rooms across Aotearoa. Join our fabulous host and the quirky crew, Nel, Tiara, Yellow, and ATM - as they help tamariki get clever with cash and learn how to stay safe online. It's fast, funny, and full of tips to make learning about money and staying safe online, fun and empowering.
Over a million cash clever kids with ASB GetWise
Teaching children good money habits early helps set them up for the future. Our team visit schools across New Zealand, teaching kids the fundamentals of money. Over 1 million students have registered for ASB GetWise since 2010, making it New Zealand's biggest financial education programme in schools.
Kashin money box FAQs
Who can get a Kashin money box?
ASB customers who open a Headstart account, or have an existing Headstart account, are eligible for a Kashin. One per Headstart account holder, while stocks last.
What age is the Kashin money box suitable for?
Kashin has been checked and has passed the NZ Safety Standards for Toys (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1-3 Safety of toys) and is suitable for children ages 3 and up.
What is Kashin made of?
The money box is made from 100% recycled plastic.
The money box bung is ABS (number 7) recycled plastic.
The rest of the money box is rPVC (number 3) recycled plastic.
The tube is made of cardboard and the booklet is made of paper.
Why is this money box not digital?
This money box is a commemorative 150-year edition of the many Kashin money boxes ASB has had over the last few decades. Tangible money is a great way to start learning and saving. The Kashin money box also comes with Kashin's big little book of money. A fun pocket-sized A-Z of money words to help kids learn about money.
How can Kashin be recycled once no longer needed or at end of life?
The packaging and booklet are made of paper and cardboard and can be placed in kerbside recycling bins (check local guidelines). The Kashin money box can be dropped off at any ASB Advice Centre to be recycled.
Does my child qualify for a Kashin if they have a savings account, not a Headstart account?
Kashin money boxes are available to customers with Headstart accounts only. Find out how to open a Headstart account here.
Can I get a Kashin for a child who does not have a Headstart account but their siblings do?
Kashin money boxes are only available to customers with Headstart accounts for a limited time, while stocks last. Find out how to open a Headstart account here.
I opened a Headstart account before the money box offer started, can I still get a Kashin?
Yes, but only while stocks last.
How / where do I pick up a Kashin?
Bring your ASB card, or a form of ID (like a passport or drivers licence) your nearest ASB Advice Centre.
I don't live close to an ASB Advice Centre, how do I get one?
Kashin is only available at ASB Advice Centres while stocks last.
Can I put a hold on a Kashin?
Unfortunately not as there is limited stock.
Will my existing Clever Kash still work?
Yes, Clever Kash still works with the ASB Mobile Banking app.
ASB Bank Limited's Personal Banking Terms and Conditions and ASB Youth Accounts Terms and Conditions apply. Rates may change and service fees may apply. See all our rates and fees.
Kashin money box is made from 100% recycled plastic. One money box per Headstart account holder, while stocks last.