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New Zealand Banking - ASB Bank

The ASB Bank is wholly owned by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and was established in New Zealand in 1847. They have a representative office in the UK and a network of nationwide branches in New Zealand, that offer tailored, all-in-one banking solutions, with dedicated relationship managers able to help you through every step of your financial move.

Whether you are moving to Aotearoa to start a new life, returning home, or a working holidaymaker, they have services that will suit your needs.

 Download the application form today to begin your application for a New Zealand bank account 

Why choose the ASB?

• Open bank accounts and ensure debit cards are waiting for you on your arrival in New Zealand.
• Send your funds to New Zealand at competitive rates of exchange via the London Transfer Facility (through our parent, Commonwealth Bank of Australia)
• Arrange Home Loans in New Zealand (subject to conditions).
• With Financial Planning referrals.

Their specialised International Customer Services team can help you in the following ways:

• Through a national network of over 120 branches, the bank provides a comprehensive range of products and services that can be tailored to your personal needs.
• 24 hour, 7 day a week access via Internet and telephone banking.
• Within 24 - 48 hours of submitting your application your account will be opened and you will be contacted with your account details.
• They provide a friendly and convenient, end to end service, ensuring you have one less thing to worry about for your move to New Zealand.  

 Travelling to NZ on a working holiday visa or as a migrant? Apply for a bank account with ASB

Opening a New Zealand bank account today! 

Applying is fast and easy, and the downloadable account application form should only take minutes to complete. All you'll need to do is:

• Choose which type of account you would like to open from the four accounts which are currently available from the UK (Streamline, Omni, Unlimited and Fastsaver).
• Print out and complete the New Zealand account application form and read the Guide to Fees and Personal Banking Terms & Conditions.
• Sign the New Zealand account application form and return it to Commonwealth Bank / ASB  along with a copy of your passport via Freepost or scanned / emailed to asbuk@cba.com.au (referencing Visa Bureau).

Once received, the details are sent to New Zealand, and an account number is generated for the next business day. You will then be emailed or posted your new account details.

Web: www.commbankuk.co.uk/new_zealand_banking/?tid=visabureau02 
Phone: +44 (0)845 074 2658
Email: asbuk@cba.com.au (referencing Visa Bureau)

Important Information: ASB is wholly owned by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 123 123 124 is incorporated with limited liability, registered in England No. BR250 and authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Services Authority. Visa Bureau and Commonwealth Bank of Australia are separate entities who have entered into a commission sharing agreement. For all enquires on bank accounts and applications, please contact the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.