Claire Millard Fintech copy and content writer

Working Holiday Visa: A Full Guide For New Zealanders 2025 Working holidays are an extremely popular option for Austalians looking to spend some time overseas, balancing travel and exploration with the opportunity to earn and develop new skills. Read on for our introduction to working […]

5 Safe Money Transfer Alternatives to Wise 2025 As a money transfer service, Wise (formerly known as TransferWise) is a transparent and easy to use option. But if you’re making an international money transfer, it can be worth looking at some of Wise’s competitors to […]

How to receive international wire transfer with ANZ – 2025 If you’re an ANZ customer in New Zealand and need to receive money from someone overseas, you’ll have to take a few steps to make sure your payment can be safely and efficiently delivered to […]

Western Union Review: All You Need to Know 2025 Western Union is one of the world’s most recognised money transfer brands, with agents in almost every country on earth. You can use Western Union to send payments in person, online and on the go through its […]

NZ bank account numbers: A Full Guide 2025 When you open a bank account in New Zealand, or anywhere else in the world, you’ll be issued with a bank account number. This number is unique to your account, and is used to identify your account […]

How to send large money transfers with Wise 2025 Wise is trusted by over 16 million individual and business customers globally, to move money around the world securely, with low fees and the mid-market exchange rate. Sending a high value transfer can be worrying – […]

Best multi currency cards: What are the best options in New Zealand? 2025 Spending and making cash withdrawals when you travel abroad can mean extra fees compared to using your normal payment card in New Zealand. Extra costs can also apply whenever you spend in […]

Wise Limits 2025: Full Guide Wise is a global specialist in international payments, currency conversion and multi-currency account and card services. New Zealand customers can open a Wise account online or in the Wise app, either as an individual, a freelancer or a business owner. […]

How to avoid international ATM fees: A full guide 2025 Having some cash in your pocket when you travel is reassuring – and in some countries where card payments are less common, it may be essential. However, using an ATM abroad can mean you run […]

Wise Card vs Travelex Card: A Full Comparison on Features and Fees 2025 Travel money cards are a convenient – and very often, cheap – way to spend and make withdrawals when you’re away from home. But what’s best between the Wise card and the […]

Wise card vs OneSmart: A Full Comparison on Features and Fees 2025 If you’re looking for easy ways to hold and spend foreign currencies when you travel, you may have heard of the Wise card and the Air New Zealand OneSmart card. Wise cards and […]

Wise card vs Cash Passport: A Full Comparison on Features and Fees 2025 The Wise card and the Cash Passport Platinum Mastercard are both multi-currency cards with linked digital accounts and allow you to spend and make cash withdrawals at home and abroad easily. However, […]

Wise card vs Revolut: A Full Comparison on Features and Fees – 2025 Wise and Revolut both offer powerful multi-currency accounts which come with linked cards for spending and withdrawals. But which is best between the Wise card vs the Revolut card? This guide walks […]

4 Best (Travel) Cards without Foreign Transaction Fees in New Zealand Foreign transaction fees can apply whenever you’re travelling and spend or withdraw in a foreign currency, or when you shop online with international retailers. These costs can significantly push up the price you pay […]

Best International Banks in New Zealand 2025 If you’re a newcomer to New Zealand, or living here as an expat or a digital nomad, an international bank account can help you hold, send, spend or receive foreign currencies, often with low fees. Different account types […]

PayPal Fees for New Zealand: A Full Guide 2025 PayPal is a huge global online shopping and digital payment provider, with a presence in almost every country in the world. Thanks to its convenience, many people use it when making purchases abroad, transferring money overseas, […]

How to Open a Bank Account in the US: A Full Guide 2025 There are lots of reasons why opening a US bank account may make sense. Maybe you’re heading to the US to live, work or study, visit frequently, or simply shop online a […]

Best AUD account in New Zealand in 2025 An Australian dollar (AUD) account lets you hold, send and receive payments in AUD without needing to convert to and from NZD unnecessarily. If you travel to Australia often you may want an account you can use […]

Best EUR account in New Zealand – 2025 Euros (EUR) are a major global currency making them popular for people who want to diversify their savings – plus, they’re the official currency in 20 countries, which means tourists, travellers and expats living in Europe need […]

Best USD account in New Zealand – 2025 You can use a US dollar (USD) account to receive, hold, and spend US dollars without having to convert to and from NZD every time. Some USD accounts are aimed at people who want to spend in […]

International Virtual Cards: What are the Best Options? 2025 Considering getting a virtual debit to allow you to make simple payments online and using just your phone? There are several options for virtual card services for New Zealand customers, across both debit and credit cards, […]

Best GBP Card in New Zealand 2025 A GBP card is a smart way to transact in British pounds, which can help you access better NZD-GBP exchange rates and lower overall costs. You can use a GBP card when you travel to the UK, for […]

Revolut review 2025 Revolut was first founded in 2015, and has over 50 million global users. After a year of testing in New Zealand, the service launched here in July 2023. But what’s Revolut New Zealand all about? This guide walks through all we know […]

Heading on a holiday to Thailand? Getting a dedicated THB card which lets you hold and exchange Thai baht, or a cheap travel money card you can use to spend in THB securely can be a smart move. Alternatively, you might choose to use a […]

A USD card can be helpful if you’re planning a trip to the US, or if you shop online with retailers that charge in USD. With a USD card you can add money in NZD and then switch over to US dollars in advance or […]

Australia is a super popular destination from New Zealand. In fact, recent statistics show that an amazing 40% of all international tourists in Australia are from New Zealand. If you’re planning a visit some time soon, it could be well worth getting an AUD card […]

ASB travel money card review 2025 If you’ve got a trip overseas planned – or if you like to shop online with international retailers – a travel money card can be an appealing option, as it can make budgeting, spending and cash withdrawals easier. If […]

Kiwibank travel money card review – 2025 Looking for a travel money card to make overseas spending and withdrawals easier and cheaper? Kiwibank no longer offers its Loaded For Travel card – but don’t worry, we have alternatives to suggest. Read on for 3 Kiwibank […]

ANZ travel money card review 2025 If you’re an ANZ customer looking for convenient ways to spend in foreign currencies – in person or online – you can use your regular ANZ debit or EFTPOS card wherever the network is accepted. ANZ doesn’t have a […]

Westpac travel card review 2025 If you’ve planned a trip overseas, a dedicated travel money card can be a good way to make overseas spending easy and secure. Get the right card, and it could also mean you pay less overall, too. Westpac offers its […]