The Best Money Transfer Service in New Zealand in 2026

Best services for sending money abroad from New Zealand

Choose the recipient method first, because a strong bank-transfer quote is irrelevant when your recipient needs cash or a mobile wallet.

9.2

Wise

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0.1% - 2.6%

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0%

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Minutes - 24 hours

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"Over 15 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."

8.5

OFX

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None

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0.4% - 1.5%

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Minutes - 24 hours

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"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."

8.8

Revolut

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0.3% - 1%

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0.1% - 0.6%

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Minutes - 5 days

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"Revolut has 70+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 25+ currencies in the app and send money quickly in 25+ currencies to 140+ countries."

US Disclaimer: Revolut is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Fees may apply. See revolut.com/en-US/ for details.

7.1

Orbit Remit

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None

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0.7% - 2%

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Minutes - 3 days

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8.2

Remitly

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None

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0.1% - 1.3%

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Minutes - 3 days

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"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."

8.1

Western Union

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None

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0.2% - 1.5%

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1 - 5 days

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8.7

WorldRemit

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$1.99 - $2.99

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0.8% - 3%

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Minutes - 2 days

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"24/7 live chat support provided in six languages. Special first transfer rates available, with airtime topup supported to many countries in Africa, Asia and South America."

Wise

Wise offers several NZD funding methods and a clear conversion breakdown for everyday bank payments.

Wise uses the mid-market exchange rate with a separate transfer fee, which makes the currency conversion cost easier to assess.

You can pay through a New Zealand bank transfer, NZ-issued card, POLi or an existing NZD Wise balance.

The funding bank must be in New Zealand, and Wise does not accept NZD funding through an international SWIFT payment.

Bank transfers can reach NZD2.2 million, while POLi stops at NZD5,000 and card funding at NZD3,000.

Those limits make bank funding the practical choice for a larger payment, while card or POLi can reduce setup on a smaller one.

Funding can take up to two working days and conversion up to two more, before the destination-specific delivery stage.

This means the funding label alone does not tell you when the recipient will receive the money.

I would choose Wise for a supported bank recipient, then compare Remitly or WorldRemit when cash or wallet delivery is required.

Here are current fees and delivery estimates across common NZD bank-transfer destinations.

OFX

OFX suits larger bank transfers when you want phone support to help arrange the payment.

NZForex Limited trades as OFX, letting you fund a transfer from your bank and send it to an overseas bank account.

You cannot fund it by debit card, cash or cheque, and recipients need a bank account rather than cash collection or a mobile wallet.

The minimum transfer is NZD250, with a NZD12 transfer fee below NZD10,000 plus a margin built into the exchange rate.

On a NZD1,000 transfer, that fixed fee alone adds 1.2% before you account for the exchange-rate cost.

The transfer fee disappears at NZD10,000, making OFX more appealing for larger payments than small, regular transfers.

Bank delivery usually takes 24 to 48 hours, although funding, the currency and the receiving bank can affect the total time.

OFX also offers forward contracts in New Zealand, but these are restricted to wholesale clients rather than ordinary retail customers.

A large personal transfer does not automatically qualify you, so I would choose OFX for its transfer support rather than access to forwards.

For your payment, compare the amount received with Wise to decide whether any extra cost is worth the phone support.

The table below uses NZD10,000 transfers, where OFX no longer charges its small-transfer fee.

Revolut

Revolut makes sense for existing users who already hold currencies or use its multi-currency card.

Standard customers can add money through a New Zealand bank transfer or an NZ-issued debit or prepaid card without a Revolut funding fee.

Credit and corporate card top-ups can cost up to 1%, so bank or debit funding is usually the better starting point.

The Standard plan includes NZD2,000 of foreign exchange within each rolling month under its fair-use structure.

During market hours, there is no exchange fee within that allowance, while exchanges above it carry a 0.5% fee.

Outside market hours, the exchange fee is 1% within the allowance and 1.5% above it.

These hours follow the New York market schedule, and Revolut uses its own variable exchange rate.

International transfer fees and possible recipient-bank deductions remain separate, so an exchange without a fee can still produce a chargeable payment.

This is what you will get with Revolut Standard when sending money abroad from New Zealand:

I would use Revolut for an existing balance or smaller monthly conversion, then compare Wise once the fair-use fee applies.

OrbitRemit

OrbitRemit is a New Zealand specialist that does not require a multi-currency balance.

You can fund through bank transfer, card or POLi, with the available recipient method depending on the selected destination.

NZD funding normally reaches OrbitRemit in about four hours, although that is not the recipient delivery time.

Transfers below NZD10,000 carry a small fee, while transfers at or above NZD10,000 have no transfer fee.

This is what you will get with OrbitRemit Standard when sending money abroad:

The exchange rate still determines the delivered value, so reaching the fee threshold does not automatically make OrbitRemit cheapest.

Destination limits still apply, so check the recipient country before using OrbitRemit for a large payment.

OrbitRemit is supervised by the DIA for anti-money-laundering compliance and belongs to the independent Financial Services Complaints Limited scheme.

I would choose it when I wanted a New Zealand specialist, while using Remitly when its local payout network better suited the recipient.

Remitly

Remitly offers cash, M-PAiSA and other local delivery methods for transfers to Fiji.

You can send to Fiji through cash pickup, bank deposit or mobile-wallet delivery, including M-PAiSA.

New Zealand senders can pay using Visa or Mastercard debit and credit cards, with additional issuer charges possible on credit cards.

That payout choice is more useful than Wise or OFX when the recipient does not want a conventional bank deposit.

Fees, exchange rates and timing depend on the Fiji partner, funding method and selected recipient option.

New Zealand customers can fund with an accepted Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card, subject to the selected route.

I would compare the amount received through the exact payout method, because cash and wallet quotes can differ from a bank transfer.

I would choose Remitly for its specific Pacific delivery value, then compare Wise when the recipient only needs a bank deposit.

Here are updated quotes for NZD1,000 transfers to different destinations (including FJD and PHP), with the available payment methods shown.

Confirm the recipient method before paying, because the lowest quote may use a different payout option from the one you need.

Western Union

Western Union covers retail sending, cash funding and widespread overseas cash collection.

Online customers can pay with a New Zealand bank-issued Visa or Mastercard, or through internet banking with POLi.

Agent service adds an in-person route, which helps when cash handling or face-to-face support is more important than an app.

Recipient delivery can use a bank account, cash pickup or an eligible mobile wallet, depending on the destination.

Online profiles can send up to NZD5,000 within three days, while larger transfers require an agent.

Card issuers can treat the payment as a cash advance, adding a cost outside Western Union's displayed quote.

I would choose Western Union for cash collection or agent help, then compare Remitly and WorldRemit on the same recipient method.

WorldRemit

WorldRemit pairs several payout methods with a higher POLi funding limit.

New Zealand customers can fund by debit, credit or prepaid card, or use POLi from an eligible bank account.

Card funding is limited to NZD6,000 per transaction and within 24 hours, while POLi has NZD50,000 limits on both bases.

Destination and recipient limits can be lower, particularly for wallets or cash collection, so NZD50,000 is not a universal payout allowance.

That difference makes POLi the practical route for a larger transfer, while a card may be convenient for a smaller payment.

Recipient options can include bank deposit, cash pickup, mobile wallet or airtime, depending on the destination selected.

Fees, exchange rates and arrival estimates change with the funding and payout methods, so compare the same combination across services.

This is what you will get with WorldRemit when sending money abroad from New Zealand:

I would choose WorldRemit over Western Union when its digital payout and POLi limit fit better, especially for a repeat recipient.

What to check before choosing a New Zealand transfer service

Fix the recipient method before comparing prices

Use the same bank, cash or wallet delivery method across quotes, because each route can produce a different price and estimate.

For Fiji, a cash or M-PAiSA quote answers a different need from a bank-deposit comparison.

Compare the amount received

Enter the same NZD budget, then compare the transfer fee, exchange rate, recipient amount and possible bank deductions together.

A zero transfer fee can still cost more when the exchange-rate margin produces a weaker recipient amount.

Our guide to the cheapest ways to send money abroad from New Zealand explains the cost calculation in more detail.

Treat registration as a trust check

Check the legal entity on the FSPR and its independent dispute-resolution scheme before sending a substantial payment.

FSPR registration alone does not mean government licensing or endorsement, and it does not provide a deposit guarantee.

Prepare evidence for larger transfers

Identity and source-of-funds checks can apply before a large payment, especially when the amount or purpose differs from your normal activity.

An international wire of NZD1,000 or more can trigger routine prescribed reporting by the service, rather than a form you file.

Cheapest money transfer services in New Zealand

OFX and OrbitRemit remove their transfer fees at NZD10,000, but the exchange rate can still make another service cheaper.

The comparison covers five useful destinations at NZD1,000 and NZD10,000 using current scheduled results.

Amount

AmountNZD1,000NZD10,000Custom

Last updated at 08/10/2026

NZD AUD

Mid Market Rate $1 = $0.805$1 = $0.8053

Transfer Amount $1,000$10,000

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Revolut

2

Wise

3

Currencies Direct

4

OFX

1

Wise

2

Xe

3

TorFx

4

Revolut

Receive amount

Transfer fee

FX rate

Markup

Delivery time

Cheapest payment method

$803.23

$0.70

0.8038

0.15%

Same day

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$801.98

$3.83

0.8051

-0.02%

Same day

Bank transfer

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$800.10

$0.00

0.8001

0.61%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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$799.75

$0.00

0.7997

0.65%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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$8,031.96

$26.27

0.8053

0.00%

Same day

Bank transfer

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$8,031.50

$0.00

0.8032

0.26%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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$8,028.70

$0.00

0.8029

0.30%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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$8,013.19

$40.70

0.8046

0.09%

Same day

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NZD GBP

Mid Market Rate $1 = £0.4239$1 = £0.4239

Transfer Amount $1,000$10,000

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Revolut

2

Wise

3

Currencies Direct

4

OFX

1

Wise

2

TorFx

3

Revolut

4

OFX

Receive amount

Transfer fee

FX rate

Markup

Delivery time

Cheapest payment method

£422.79

$0.80

0.4231

0.19%

Within minutes

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£422.20

$4.18

0.4240

-0.02%

Same day

Bank transfer

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£421.70

$0.00

0.4217

0.52%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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£421.15

$0.00

0.4211

0.65%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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£4,226.14

$31.10

0.4239

-0.01%

Same day

Bank transfer

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£4,226.00

$0.00

0.4226

0.30%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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£4,217.84

$40.80

0.4235

0.09%

Within minutes

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£4,217.53

$0.00

0.4218

0.50%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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NZD INR

Mid Market Rate $1 = ₹54.1455$1 = ₹54.1455

Transfer Amount $1,000$10,000

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Revolut

2

Wise

3

OFX

4

Currencies Direct

1

TorFx

2

Wise

3

OFX

4

Revolut

Receive amount

Transfer fee

FX rate

Markup

Delivery time

Cheapest payment method

₹53,953.75

$0.75

53.9942

0.28%

Within minutes

Bank transfer

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₹53,862.26

$5.22

54.1449

0.00%

Same day

Bank transfer

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₹53,793.57

$0.00

53.7936

0.65%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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₹53,755.50

$0.00

53.7555

0.72%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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₹539,830.81

$0.00

53.9831

0.30%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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₹539,272.92

$40.19

54.1449

0.00%

Same day

Bank transfer

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₹538,747.90

$0.00

53.8748

0.50%

6-12 Hours

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₹537,726.41

$40.75

53.9927

0.28%

Within minutes

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NZD PHP

Mid Market Rate $1 = ₱35.1385$1 = ₱35.1282

Transfer Amount $1,000$10,000

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Revolut

2

Wise

3

OFX

4

CurrencyFair

1

TorFx

2

Wise

3

OFX

4

CurrencyFair

Receive amount

Transfer fee

FX rate

Markup

Delivery time

Cheapest payment method

₱34,953.13

$0.75

34.9794

0.45%

Within minutes

Bank transfer

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₱34,928.71

$5.73

35.1300

0.02%

Same day

Bank transfer

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₱34,910.14

$0.00

34.9101

0.65%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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₱34,835.00

$2.28

34.9150

0.64%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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₱350,228.60

$0.00

35.0229

0.30%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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₱349,593.91

$46.95

35.1243

0.01%

Same day

Bank transfer

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₱349,526.04

$0.00

34.9526

0.50%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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₱349,070.00

$2.28

34.9150

0.61%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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NZD FJD

Mid Market Rate $1 = $1.261$1 = $1.2602

Transfer Amount $1,000$10,000

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OFX

2

Remitly

3

Wise

1

OFX

2

Wise

Receive amount

Transfer fee

FX rate

Markup

Delivery time

Cheapest payment method

$1,252.83

$0.00

1.2528

0.65%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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$1,223.40

$20.00

1.2234

3.03%

2 Days

Credit card

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$1,203.48

$45.60

1.2610

0.00%

Within a week

Bank transfer

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$12,539.28

$0.00

1.2539

0.50%

6-12 Hours

Bank transfer

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$12,193.80

$323.84

1.2602

0.00%

Within a week

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Match the payout method when comparing these results, particularly if your recipient needs Pacific cash collection or a mobile wallet.

Our comparison data updates weekly, while the final result still depends on funding, verification and the recipient route.

Fastest money transfer services in New Zealand

The fastest choice depends on the full journey, because card or POLi funding can still lead into a slower overseas payout.

Our guide to the fastest ways to send money abroad from New Zealand covers urgent corridor and timing decisions separately.

Easiest services for sending money abroad from New Zealand

I would choose around the account and funding method already available, provided the recipient route still fits.

Best services for large transfers from New Zealand

OFX is my pick for a large bank transfer, while Wise is the stronger self-service alternative when you prefer a fully digital quote.

Revolut Standard becomes less attractive for a large conversion after the NZD2,000 rolling fair-use allowance, especially outside New York market hours.

Before fixing a rate, complete source-of-funds checks and confirm any correspondent deductions with the service and recipient bank.

Our guide to sending large sums abroad from New Zealand covers execution and documentation in more detail.

How to send money abroad from New Zealand

Choose the service that fits your recipient and funding method, then compare its full quote with another suitable option.