Opening NZ bank account from Australia

Discussion in 'Money Management & Banking' started by FireDragon, 4th Jan, 2020.

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  1. FireDragon

    FireDragon Well-Known Member

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    Is there any Australia bank that can open a NZ bank account or is there a way I can open a NZ bank account without going to NZ?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    How to Open a Bank Account in New Zealand from Australia

    Here’s what you will generally need to open an account.
    • Identification: different banks require different types of ID. You will always need at least one from of photo ID like a Passport or drivers license.
    • Address: you will need an address where you can receive mail in New Zealand.
    • Visa: you will generally need a work or resident visa to open a New Zealand bank account online from Australia.
    • IRD Number: this is a tax number assigned to you by New Zealand Inland Revenue Department. It designates you in the tax system. You will sometimes need it when applying for a bank account. You can apply for an New Zealand IRD number even if you’re not currently living in the country.
    • Money to deposit: you will need to deposit a minimum amount in the new account, this varies from bank to bank. There can also be different timelines for how quickly you need to do this.
     
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