01. Apply
Download and fill out this application form.
Relocating to New Zealand
Starting a new life in New Zealand? ASB is one of the country’s largest banks and provides almost every banking service you’ll need to manage your money here and overseas.
Great reasons to choose us
- An ASB Relocation Specialist will help you to get settled quickly
- Change currencies and manage your money easily anywhere and anytime with FastNet Classic internet banking and the ASB Mobile app
- Awarded New Zealand Bank of the Year by The Banker Magazine, UK, for the third year running (and 11 times in 14 years)
- Set up your account before you leave with someone who speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Gujarati, Sindhi, Marathi or English
- Access exclusive Premium and Private Banking services
- We've got branches across the country and are one of New Zealand's largest banks - and part of the Commonwealth Banking Group
Focus your new home search with ASB Suburb Seeker
ASB Suburb Seeker helps you narrow your search and quickly identify suburbs where homes suiting your needs have sold within your budget. You might want a house close to the city or a big home with lots of space and schools in the area. Whatever you’re looking for ASB Suburb Seeker could make it easier to get your search started.
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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. Email
Email us your completed application form with suitable identification and verification of your address.
03. Arrange
An ASB Relocation Specialist will be in touch to help you open your account and move your money to New Zealand.
04. Visit
When you arrive, visit any ASB branch. We’ll verify your identification and address and help you to get settled.
Join ASB today
Ready to go?
Simply download, complete and email the application form, along with your identification and address verification to internationalbanking@asb.co.nz.
Call us from overseas
You can call us during New Zealand business hours (international toll charges apply).
Visit a branch
When you’re here, come and see us at one of our many branches across New Zealand.
Get more with ASB
Everything in one place
ASB offers a complete banking service – bank accounts, credit cards, loans, insurances, mortgages, investments and business banking. Bank with us and you can have everything in the one place, making it easier for you to manage your finances.
Help with local information
There’s alot to figure out when you move countries – from how the health system works, to housing, schooling and tax. To help you get started check out our Getting started in New Zealand guide, or get in touch with us and we’ll help answer any questions you may have.
Here when you need us
We have a large network of people who are here to help. Visit us at one of our many branches around the country, email internationalbanking@asb.co.nz or call us on 0800 803 804. If you’re calling from overseas, call +64 9 448 4340 during New Zealand business hours (international toll charges will apply).
We speak your language
Sometimes it's good to get help in your home language. Our international banking team has members who are fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Gujarat, Sindhii and Marathi. Email internationalbanking@asb.co.nz and we’ll arrange for you to talk to the right person.
Manage your money anywhere and anytime
No matter where in the world you are, you can quickly and securely do a range of transactions anytime, including sending and receiving money from overseas, with FastNet Classic internet banking and the ASB Mobile app.
Open your ASB account in person overseas
A partnership with major banks like Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) and our parent company Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) means you can open your ASB account in person in London, Jakarta, Beijing, Shanghai, Mumbai, Ho Chi Minh city and Hanoi.
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