Easy holiday money
If you’re going on holiday, TSB Foreign Exchange makes arranging all your foreign currency needs fast and easy. Whether you prefer the immediacy of cash, the security of travellers cheques, or the convenience of a Multi-Currency Cash Passport - we can help.
Foreign Currency
With more than 28 currencies available, it’s easy to organise your holiday money before you leave so you have local cash from the moment you arrive – perfect for small expenses like taxi trips, tips and snacks.
Plus, you can change your notes back into New Zealand dollars*, or deposit funds directly into your TSB Bank account when you return.
We can also arrange American Express Travellers Cheques, which can be exchanged worldwide at any one of thousands of banks and foreign exchange locations, and replaced if lost or stolen.
* Coins not exchanged.
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Multi-Currency Cash Passport
With a Multi-Currency Cash Passport you can load a PIN-protected card with Euros, Great British Pounds, or US, Australian or New Zealand dollars before you go on holiday.
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Travel Insurance
TSB Bank Travel Insurance is available to New Zealanders of all ages – whether you are 23 or 83. You can get cover for almost anywhere that you want to go in the world.
We guarantee assistance 24/7 for help with everything from lost passports, and flight delays to medical emergencies. And you'll get up to 30% off when you apply online.
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Using your Cashflow card overseas
You can currently use your TSB Bank Cashflow card to access cash in Australia only, at any Commonwealth Bank ATM. Your Cashflow card cannot currently be used outside of New Zealand or Australia.
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Foreign currencies available
| Country | Code | Currency |
| Australia | AUD | Dollar |
| Canada | CAD | Dollar |
| Central Pacific | XPF | Franc |
| China | CNY | Yuan Renminbi |
| Denmark | DKK | Kroner |
| Fiji | FJD | Dollar |
| Hong Kong | HKD | Dollar |
| India | INR | Rupee |
| Indonesia | IDR | Rupiah |
| Japan | JPY | Yen |
| Luxembourg | EUR | Euro |
| Malaysia | MYR | Ringgit |
| Netherlands | EUR | Euro |
| Norway | NOK | Kroner |
| Philippines | PHP | Piso |
| Singapore | SGD | Dollar |
| South Africa | ZAR | Rand |
| Sweden | SEK | Krona |
| Switzerland | CHF | Franc |
| Thailand | THB | Baht |
| Tonga | TOP | Pa’anga |
| United Arab Emirates | AED | Dirham |
| United Kingdom | GBP | Pound |
| United States | USD | Dollar |
| Vanuatu | VUV | Vatu |
| Western Samoa | WST | Tala |
Other currencies may be available on request.
TSB Bank Visa
Access instant credit throughout New Zealand and when you travel almost anywhere in the world with a TSB Bank Visa. Use it at any bank, or with your PIN at any ATM displaying the Visa logo. (Cash advance and overseas transaction fees will apply).
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International payments & Foreign Currency Accounts
Transfer funds overseas
Whether you’re sending money overseas or conducting international trade, we have an international payment option to meet your needs.
We offer bank drafts, telegraphic transfers, forward exchange contracts and international trade options (including import and export documentary letters of credit, and import and export documentary collections).
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Transfer funds from overseas
If you're overseas and have money to send home to your TSB Bank account or to your HSBC Foreign Currency Account, or you're expecting payment from someone in another country, the overseas Bank will need a few details before the payment can be made.
Instructions to transfer money to your TSB Bank Account
Instructions to transfer money to your Foreign Currency Account from overseas
Foreign Currency accounts
Short or long term, we can arrange flexible foreign currency accounts for you.
Choose a foreign currency on call account for easy access to your foreign funds. Depositing and withdrawing funds is easy.
Or invest your foreign funds in a Term Deposit, there are a range of terms available.
Please note, a Foreign Currency account isn't suitable for accessing cash while travelling or saving for a holiday.
See above for alternative ways to carry and access holiday money.
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United Kingdom bank accounts
If you’re heading to the UK on your Overseas Experience, you can arrange a bank account with HSBC Bank in London before you go (but you do need to be a TSB Bank customer first**).
Please note, there is a small set-up fee, and you will need to visit the HSBC Oxford Street Branch in person to finalise the account opening.
There will also be a wait to receive your bank card, so make sure you have cash on hand when you arrive in London.
** At least 6 months banking history with TSB Bank is required.
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