Do I need to have an ASB savings account to use Save the Change?
Last Updated: 24 Mar 2026
Yes, Save the Change needs an ASB savings account to send the money to. This can be your own savings account or someone else’s.
If you don’t have an eligible savings account, you can apply for one using the ASB Mobile banking app or FastNet Classic internet banking.
Applying in the ASB Mobile app:
- First, log in and select More at the bottom of the screen.
- Next, select the Apply tab.
- Then, select Savings and term deposits and follow the instructions.
Applying in FastNet Classic:
- First, log in and select Menu on the top left of the accounts page.
- Next, select Open and apply.
- Then, select Savings accounts.
- After that, follow the instructions.
Saving the Change to someone else’s account
To Save the Change into another person’s eligible ASB savings account, such as your children or grandchildren:
Applying in the ASB Mobile app:
- First, log in and select the account you’re Saving the Change from.
- Next, select More options.
- Then, select Save the Change setup.
- After that, select Add account under Change goes into.
- Next, select Another person’s account.
- Finally, enter their details and the reference you want them to see and select Done.
Applying in FastNet Classic:
- First, log in and select Menu on the top left of the accounts page.
- Next, select Financial wellbeing, then Save the Change.
- Then, select View/Edit setup.
- After that, select Add another account, then Another person’s ASB savings account.
- Finally, enter their details and select Save and close.
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