If you need to mail money or you want to present it in person when you're overseas, a foreign cheque is an alternative option to an international money transfer.
Please note: it can take several days - or even weeks - for a foreign cheque to clear after it's presented, depending on the depositing bank's policies.
Foreign cheques are available at competitive rates in most of the currencies ASB offers. Use the ASB Mobile app or FastNet Classic internet banking to order your foreign cheque, ready for pick up three days later, and you'll save $10. Or you can go to any ASB branch to purchase a foreign cheque immediately.
Foreign cheques usually need to be deposited into your ASB account, with funds not available until a hold period has passed (about 21 business days). If it's important to access the money more quickly, consider requesting payment with an international money transfer instead.
Travellers cheques, including those issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia and American Express, can be exchanged for cash or deposited in to your ASB account. Conditions may apply so call 0800 803 804 or visit any ASB branch to check.
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Use our calculator to find out what your money is worth in another currency.
Deposit foreign cheques at any ASB branch.
Use the ASB Mobile app or FastNet Classic internet banking to order your foreign cheque or cheques.
Visit any ASB branch to pick up your foreign cheque or cheques three working days later.
Order now through the ASB Mobile app or FastNet Classic internet banking and pick up your foreign cheque in three working days from any ASB branch.
Order a foreign cheque at any ASB branch. You can also exchange travellers cheques or deposit foreign cheques.
Operating a Foreign Currency Account is easy. See our guide on managing foreign currency. Log in to FastNet Classic internet banking to open one, and start transacting.
No matter where in the world you are, you can quickly and securely do a range of foreign exchange transactions anytime with FastNet Classic internet banking and the ASB Mobile app.
Whether you're heading overseas, or you're in New Zealand on a visit, if you need foreign cash you've come to the right place.
ASB’s terms apply. Fees may change. Refer to asb.co.nz for other fees and charges.
