The National Bank has a special banking package that makes handling money here in New Zealand easy. As well as discounted fees, our package can also give you the convenience of a credit card and unlimited access to your accounts.

What do you get?

• An everyday account with no account fee. There is no fee to make deposits, or to set up or make automatic payments.
• A Visa Debit Card with no annual card fee for the first year^
• A National Bank Visa or MasterCard with a $500 credit limit*
• National Bank Online Account - earn competitive interest and access online or by phone.
• Fixed Term Deposits with competitive interest rates.
• Foreign currency account – to receive deposits from overseas
• Unlimited access to Online Banking

24 hour, 7 day access

You can access your National Bank accounts anyway you like:

• Online Banking
• Touchtone and Mobile Phone Banking
• ATMs
• EFTPOS cards, including debit and credit cards.

We also have over 160 branches throughtout New Zealand as well as specialist Migrant Banking consultants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton.

Need extra help?

You can also use our online calculator to work out a personal budget for your stay in New Zealand.

^ Must have an eligible National Bank everyday or savings account to link the card to and be 16 years old or over.

* Must be 18 years old or over, hold a minimum six month study visa, and be enrolled for at least one year of full-time study.

Annual credit card account fee applies.

Read our current disclosure statement.

Ask a staff member at The National Bank branch nearest you, or for more information call 0800 26 77 26. If you are calling from overseas, there are freephone numbers for 22 countries – so your call may not cost you anything.

To qualify for the package, you need to have a valid study visa, and be enrolled for at least 6 months full-time study at a recognised language school, primary or secondary school, or tertiary institution like a University or Polytechnic.

Take the first step and print out an International Student Application Form, complete it and take it into any branch.

When you apply, you’ll need to bring these with you:

• Your passport, a valid study visa, and evidence of enrolment like an acceptance letter or receipt for fees. For students aged under 13, any other signatory on the account, like your parent or guardian will need to provide identification too
• An opening deposit
• Full address details. You must tell us immediately if you change address.

Our lending criteria apply. Read our current disclosure statement.