TXT banking

With TXT banking you can get your bank balance instantly on your mobile. Just text 'BAL' to 5494 and we'll text you back your available balance.

Features

  • Get the available balances of up to five accounts; or
  • Get the available balance of one account and your last five transactions
  • Free for the first month*

* After the first month a service fee of 25c per TXT will be charged to your Kiwibank account. Your mobile service provider may also charge you for sending a text.

Eligibility

TXT banking is not available on all accounts.

Get started

To set up TXT banking:

  • Log in to internet banking and go to 'Your settings & services', then select 'Mobile Services'
  • If you're not registered for internet banking, call us on 0800 11 33 55 and have your access number handy.

Changing your TXT banking preferences

To change your TXT banking preferences, log in to internet banking and go to 'Your settings & services', then select 'Mobile Services'. Or, call us on 0800 11 33 55.

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Conditions

Your mobile service provider may charge you TXT messaging costs for using TXT banking. Registration for TXT banking is free. TXT banking is not available on all accounts.