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ANZ International Students - Eligibility and how to apply

Eligibility

The ANZ International Student Account is available to international students 16 years or over who are studying full or part-time for a minimum duration of one year at a government recognised tertiary institution and/or in a NZQA approved course and/or for a NZQA qualification relating to their work. (The ANZ Student Package is available to international students 18 years and over who are permanent residents of New Zealand and meet the above study criteria.)

If your application is approved, you must credit any income you receive into your ANZ Student Account (this can include Government Student Allowance, Student loan or part-time wages).

You'll need to provide proof of enrolment in a full or part time course for a minimum duration of one year at a tertiary institution and/or in a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approved course and/or for a NZQA qualification relating to your work. The fee exemptions will apply for the length of the course or four years (whichever is shorter). After the fourth year you will need to apply for the fee exemption by 31 March each year if you're still studying.

How to apply

To apply for an ANZ International Student Account, simply call into any ANZ branch. Remember to take with you:

  • Your student VISA for studying in New Zealand;
  • Proof of enrolment (eg. Your fees receipt, proof of pre-enrolment or letter of acceptance); and
  • Proof of any other income you earn (eg. Payslip for part-time work).

If you're a new ANZ customer, please also take:

  • One kind of current Photo identification such as your passport, driver's licence of another bank's credit card with photo, or
  • Two kinds of non photo personal identification, such as your birth certificate, another New Zealand bank’s embossed debit or credit card, or a club or society membership card.
  • If possible, six months of statements from your previous bank.

To find out more about the ANZ Student Package you can:

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Disclosure Statement

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Click here for a copy of the current Disclosure Statement (PDF, 480kb) published by ANZ National Bank Limited or call into any Branch to request a copy.

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