Send money to New Zealand

It’s easy to send money to New Zealand online. First you need to log in or register for a free profile. Once you’re logged in, simply move money with the following steps:
1. Select ‘Send now’ and set the destination as New Zealand.
2. Enter the amount you would like to transfer and whether your receiver wants the money to their bank account or for cash pickup.
3. Choose your payment method by selecting either bank transfer, online bank transfer using Sofort or credit¹/debit card. Click ‘Continue’.
4. Choose whether you want to send money to somebody new or a previous receiver. If you’re sending money for cash pickup, you’ll need to enter some of their personal details, the purpose of the transfer and source of funds. You’ll need the receiver’s bank account information if sending money to their bank account.
5. Pay for your transfer and wait for the receipt to arrive. This will come with a tracking number (MTCN) that will allow you to both keep track of the transfer.

To send money to a New Zealand bank account online, select ‘Bank account’ as the delivery method when arranging a transfer and how much you wish to send. Then simply provide the necessary bank details when requested, such as the:

• Name of the bank
• Bank code
• Account number

You will also need to choose a purpose for the transaction and the source of funds.

It’s easy to transfer money to New Zealand with Western Union. The essential information you need to send money online to New Zealand includes:

• Your receiver’s personal details, the purpose of the transfer and source of funds.
• If you’re sending money to their bank account, you’ll also need the receiver’s bank account information.

With Western Union, you will be able to send up to 50,000 GBP to New Zealand via bank transfer straight to their bank account. If you’re paying using a bank card, then you can transfer up to 4,000 GBP. Cash pickup is available for transfers up to 5,000 GBP – as long as you pay in-store. If you transfer money using cash pickup online it’s 4,000 GBP. Our easy-to-use price estimator provides you with all the information you need.

The cost of sending money to New Zealand varies, depending on the amount you want to transfer, your chosen payment and receiving methods, the current GBP/NZD exchange rate and any other transfer fees². Use our price estimator to see how much your transfer could cost, with no obligation.

Send money to New Zealand from an agent location by following these steps:

1. Find your nearest agent location with our location finder.
2. Display your valid government-issued ID to a member of staff.
3. Provide your receiver’s details, such as their bank details and account information.
4. Pay for your transfer with cash, or a UK-issued bank card.
5. Hold on to the tracking number (MTCN) and share with your receiver to track your transfer’s progress.

For a faster checkout at an agent location, you can begin your transfer online or via the app, before paying with cash in-store. Just make sure you complete the transfer in-store within 24 hours and bring your photo ID.

The length of time your money transfer to New Zealand takes depends on a few factors, including your chosen method of transfer and how your loved one wants to receive their money. If they want to receive it to their bank account, then this can take up to four business days. However, their money could arrive in minutes³ if they opt for cash pickup.

For peace of mind, you can track your transfers to monitor them in real time.