If you are looking to move to New Zealand, open your Westpac bank account in New Zealand before you arrive. Westpac is one of the largest banks in New Zealand and are dedicated to providing superior service to people who want to emigrate to New Zealand. Westpac has a branch situated in London, with the specific aim of assisting thousands of customers who are moving to NZ from the UK every year. Our team of highly experienced bankers can help with opening your bank accounts prior to departure and personal knowledge of what it is like to live in New Zealand. They can also put you in contact with other migration specialists who can help with finding jobs in NZ and a range of other Immigration Services.
Westpac has a large network of Branches and cash machines throughout the whole of New Zealand, so we can assist you wherever you plan on living in New Zealand. Our Westpac Migrant and Expatriate Banking team in New Zealand has a large number of staff who have actually made the move to NZ themselves as new migrants, so they understand what it is like moving to New Zealand from the UK.
Our Migrant & Expatriate Banking team is often asked "why should I set up a bank account before I emigrate to NZ?" Some of the key benefits include:
You can give your new employer in New Zealand your NZ bank account number in advance to ensure you do not miss the first pay cycle when you start your new jobs in NZ.
It will enable you to transfer money into your NZ bank account through your FX broker before you emigrate to NZ so your money is accessible when you arrive.
The ability to use your NZ bank account from the day you start to live in New Zealand, to avoid paying unnecessary fees and charges on other accounts back in the UK.
Opening an account will be one less thing you need to worry about, tick it off your list.
Start building your savings history in advance of your move to New Zealand.
Set up your bank account today – It’s easy! You can apply online from the comfort of your own home up to 12 months before you emigrate to NZ. Then overnight, we’ll advise you of your account number so you can start to move your money across at your leisure before you move to New Zealand.
We may be able to pre-approve your Westpac credit card, once you have your job in New Zealand, and if you intend to buy a property, we have a mortgage specialists who can assist with local and regional market info once you are living in New Zealand.
If your NZ Jobs are taking you to Christchurch to help with the rebuild, Westpac New Zealand has put together a unique banking package. You can even enjoy a ‘beer on the bank’ at one of our monthly Newcomers Events where you can network with other Migrants who have just made the move to NZ. For more information, visit www.westpac.co.nz/international-migrant/christchurch-calling/
