How can I get paid from abroad in Wellington?

A global payment account gives you account details in currencies such as USD, EUR or GBP, so clients and marketplaces can pay you locally in their country. You then convert to NZD and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to NZD?

Costs are the conversion margin plus any withdrawal fee to your local bank in New Zealand. Compare both, as they vary a lot between providers.

Who regulates international bank accounts & e-wallets in Wellington?

Providers serving customers in New Zealand fall under Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). Banks in New Zealand must be registered with the RBNZ; payment schemes are governed through Payments NZ. Check the RBNZ register and what protections apply to non-bank providers.

Who uses global payment accounts in Wellington?

Freelancers, remote workers, online sellers and small exporters in Wellington use them to receive foreign income without opening bank accounts abroad.

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International Bank Accounts & e-Wallets in Wellington: what to know

Global payment accounts help people in Wellington, New Zealand get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into NZD (New Zealand dollar). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in Wellington.

Currency in New Zealand: NZD · New Zealand dollar
Regulator in New Zealand: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in New Zealand: New Zealand account numbers are 16 digits: 2-digit bank, 4-digit branch, 7-digit account base, 2-3 digit suffix (BB-bbbb-AAAAAAA-SSS); leading zeros pad the fields.
Payments in New Zealand: Interbank payments run over Payments NZ clearing systems; many banks offer near-real-time transfers, and the new Payments Centre of Excellence initiatives are modernising the rails. Provider cut-offs apply.

Before you sign up in Wellington

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to NZD (New Zealand dollar), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in New Zealand.

Sources: RBNZ: bank registration and supervision · Payments NZ: clearing systems

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