Spend abroad with the mid-market exchange rate - no markups, and no sneaky transaction fees.
Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in New Zealand.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in New Zealand.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in New Zealand? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
New Zealand, with a population of around 5.39 million people, has a GDP of approximately 248.67 billion making it the 53rd largest economy in the world. The official currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
The economy is based on the export of agricultural products, particularly dairy, meat, and wine, as well as tourism. It has close economic ties with Australia and is a member of the CPTPP, with China as its largest trading partner.
The primary way people pay for things in stores in New Zealand is via the ubiquitous EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale) debit card system. Contactless payments using both debit and credit cards are standard for most transactions. For paying bills and making online purchases, Online EFTPOS and direct bank transfers are popular and secure methods.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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