Going to School

The National Bank is proud to support the Small Business Game to help students gain business management skills.

School Years

Getting the things you need and want, when you want them, means learning to handle your own money and saving. You also need the right bank account.

You'll find everything right here. We have the information you need to get started. We also have School Plus, a special account to meet your needs through your school years. It has no account maintenance or transaction fees and you earn interest on every dollar.

If you haven't had a bank account before, read on. If you come across words you haven't heard before, understanding bank language will help.
If you're familiar with banking you can go straight to School Plus.

If you are an international student studying in New Zealand, check out our International Student Package.

Why you need a bank account

It's easy to spend your money on little things like drinks, snacks and magazines. But then there's nothing left for more expensive things you might want.

That's where having a bank account helps.

You can deposit your money into your bank account and we will pay you money in the form of interest so your savings grow a little faster. The more money you have in the account, the higher the interest rate and the more money you will earn. You can then let the balance grow until you have enough for the items that you really want. When you need the money, you can make withdrawals at a branch, or maybe by EFTPOS or through ATMs.

It doesn't cost you anything to save with School Plus. The bank fees normally charged for monthly account maintenance and transactions are waived.