Cash usage
New Zealand dollar notes and coins remain available while card and electronic payments are widely used.
Country money guide
New Zealand Currency Guide
Learn how the New Zealand dollar is used in New Zealand, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
New Zealand Dollar in New Zealand
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar
ISO codeNZD
Central bankReserve Bank of New Zealand
Currency profileView NZD factsMonetary framework
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar as its official currency.
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NZD0.594849 USD1 NZD = 0.59484861 USD
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Currency facts
NZD at a glance
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar
ISO codeNZD
SymbolNZD
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankReserve Bank of New Zealand
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for New Zealand
Official use
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cards are widely accepted; cash remains useful in some rural areas.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
Debit and credit cards are common, with acceptance and surcharges determined by the merchant and network.
Mobile and contactless payments
Contactless payments are available at participating terminals and may be subject to merchant conditions.
ATM availability
ATM operators and overseas card issuers can apply separate charges.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
Compare the final New Zealand-dollar amount from cards, ATMs and cash providers.
Cash declaration
New Zealand Customs publishes current rules for carrying cash into or out of the country.
Popular currency pairs
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Related currencies
Regional and monetary links
AUDAustralian DollarOceania
USDUnited States DollarAmericas
JPYJapanese YenAsia Pacific
GBPBritish PoundEuropeThese links use the country dataset's regional and monetary relationships rather than a single global popularity list.
FAQ
New Zealand currency questions
Which currency is used in New Zealand?
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar as its official currency.
Does New Zealand have multiple official currencies?
New Zealand has one official currency: the New Zealand dollar (NZD).
How can I compare the New Zealand dollar?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare New Zealand's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
Data source: Frankfurter
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