01. Check
Check current exchange rates. Use our calculator to find out what your money is worth in another currency.
Planning your big OE
Taking some time out for an overseas experience or to work abroad? There are many easy ways to take the currencies you need with you.
Need travel insurance? You've come to the right place.
Whether you're travelling solo or with your family, getting cover online will give you peace of mind on your holiday. ASB provides cover for cancelled flights, lost luggage, medical emergencies, theft, and more.
Great reasons to choose us
- Take your money with you the way you want – choose foreign cash, a debit card, credit cards, a Multi-currency Cash Passport card or any combination
- Use FastNet Classic internet banking and the ASB Mobile app to transfer money to or from your ASB Foreign Currency account anytime you need it
- Get competitive exchange rates and fees from one of New Zealand’s biggest banks
- Go cashless and lock in favourable exchange rates early with a Multi-currency Cash Passport card
- Use FastNet Classic internet banking to arrange easy pick up of foreign cash and cheques from any ASB branch, usually available within 5 working days
- Access a range of international currencies at any ASB branch across New Zealand
Calculator
Have an ASB Foreign Currency Account?
Log in to FastNet Classic internet banking or the ASB Mobile app to start transacting.
Operating a Foreign Currency Account is easy. See our guide on managing your foreign currency.
If you need help, call the Global Markets team on 0800 806 280 or +64 9 302 3055.
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Options to consider
ASB Foreign Currency Account
An ASB Foreign Currency Account provides an easy way to manage your money between another country and New Zealand. Use it to hold foreign currency on-call or as a term deposit with ASB without needing to convert your money into New Zealand dollars until you're ready.
Get started today
02. Select
Decide how you'd like your money - notes, foreign cheques or an international money transfer.
03. Open
Consider opening an ASB Foreign Currency Account to manage your currencies online.
04. Exchange
Use FastNet Classic internet banking or visit any ASB branch to exchange your money.
Arrange your foreign exchange now
Arrange your foreign exchange online
You can order foreign notes and foreign cheques from the ASB Mobile app and FastNet Classic internet banking. To make an international money transfer you can use FastNet Classic internet banking.
Call us from overseas
You can call us during New Zealand business hours (international toll charges apply).
Get more with ASB
FastNet Classic internet banking
No matter where in the world you are, you can quickly and securely complete a range of foreign exchange transactions anytime with FastNet Classic internet banking and the ASB Mobile app.
Control your Visa from anywhere with ASB Card Control
With ASB Card Control you call the shots from your mobile phone. Put a temporary lock on your card, set a spending limit, turn on/off ATM cash withdrawals and much more. The great thing is, everything happens instantly.
Guides to get you there
We're here to help you
Frequently asked questions
Manage currency
ASB’s terms apply. Fees may change. Refer to asb.co.nz for other fees and charges.
