Join the bank for Kiwis
We all have different goals, what's important is having them. What's ours? The same as it's always been. To help make Kiwis better off. Here's a few ways we're supporting everyday Kiwis.
100% Kiwi-owned
Since we're 100% Kiwi-owned we keep money where it belongs - right here, in New Zealand. We're the bank New Zealanders can call their own.
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Award-winning
The awards we've won prove we're here to make banking better for Kiwis. Our latest award, CANSTAR First Home Buyers Bank of the Year 2018, shows we're committed to getting Kiwis into their first home.
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Doing good for New Zealand
Partnering with other like-minded Kiwi businesses means we're making New Zealand a better place, from protecting our environment, building financial literacy and celebrating extraordinary Kiwis.
Our partnershipsJoin Kiwibank online, in branch or over the phone
Online
Join online if you're either
Opening an account for yourself
Over 13 years old
A sole trader
You'll also need to be living in New Zealand.
What you'll get straight away
- Immediate limited access to internet banking and our mobile app.
- You'll be able to put money into your account but you won't be able to take it out until you've activated your account.
Completing your application
- To complete your application, you’ll need to verify your identity and address. You can do this online using RealMe if you already have a RealMe verified identity. Otherwise, you'll need to visit your local Kiwibank. Please give us a call to book an appointment before you visit.
- Using RealMe can take up to three business days to process.
At your local Kiwibank
Make an appointment at your local Kiwibank to open the following accounts
An account for yourself
An account with someone else
A child's account under the age of 13 years
You can also visit us in branch if you'd like to talk to us in person about what's best for you.
What you'll get straight away
Once you're verified you'll:
- have full access to internet banking and our mobile app
- be able to transact and open accounts
- get a non-personalised debit card
Completing your application
- To complete your application you'll need to verify your identity and address. To do this in branch, you'll need to bring two forms of ID and proof of your address with you. Please give us a call to book an appointment before you visit.
- Find out what ID and proof of address we accept.
By calling us
Call us to open the following accounts
An account for yourself
An account with someone else
An account if you're a limited liability company or another type of business
You can also call us if you’d like to talk to us about what’s best for you.
What you'll get straight away
- Immediate limited access to internet banking and our mobile app.
- You'll be able to put money into your account but you won't be able to take it out until you've activated your account.
Completing your application
- To complete your application you'll need to verify your identity and address. We may be able to do this over the phone. Otherwise, you need to bring two forms of ID and proof of address to your local Kiwibank or use RealMe if you already have a RealMe verified identity. Please give us a call to book an appointment before you visit.
- Using RealMe can take up to three business days to process.
Moving to New Zealand or here temporarily?
We can help set you up with an account that you'll be able to use once you arrive here, in New Zealand. There are a few things you'll need to know before applying.
Read more about opening an account from overseas
Get a home loan with Kiwibank
To chat through your options, we've got Mobile Mortgage Managers who can come to your choice of location and Banking Consultants in branch.
Talk to a home loan expert
Have a business or starting a business?
Whether you're starting a business, looking at new opportunities or you’re after detailed advice, we’ve got the right people in the right places to help you.
Talk to a business expertOnce you're up and running
Once you've registered for internet banking, start building your own banking by opening accounts, setting up payees or automatic payments, ordering a Visa Debit Card and letting people like your employer know your new account number.
Accounts & Services
Sorting your finances
Smart tools to help you save
Download our mobile app
Our mobile app has some great features. As well as doing all the things you'd expect from a bank, like paying people, viewing/editing upcoming payments and sending secure messages, you can also use your fingerprint or face ID to log in (on compatible devices), view balances on the run, add goals and track your progress.
If you're a business you can view, authorise or delete upcoming payments including batch and multiple payments on the go.
