Page Contents

• Bank Branch Register
• Cheques: Not Transferable Cheques
• Cheques: MICR Document Design Standards
• Code of Banking Practice
• Fraud Prevention Information
• NZBA Risk Management Documentation
• Payment Statistics
• PIN Entry Devices
• Priority Documents (Personal Property Securities Act 1999)
• Public and Provincial Holidays
• Publications

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Bank Branch Register

This register contains information about bank branches. There are frequent changes and additions to the register, therefore an updated document is placed on this website at the beginning of each month. If you are using this information for payments-related software, please ensure that you regularly update the software with the latest version of the register.

• Bank Branch Register July (Text)
• Bank Branch Register July (Excel)

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Cheques: Not Transferable Cheques

• Not Transferable Cheques (HTML)

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Cheques: MICR Document Design Standards

• MICR Document Design Standards (PDF)
• Contact Details for Enquiries

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Code of Banking Practice

The purpose of the Code is to record and communicate to the public the minimum standards of good banking practice that Members of the New Zealand Bankers' Association will observe to maintain good relationships and communication with customers.

• Code of Banking Practice 2007 (PDF)
• Revised Section 8: Internet Banking - Effective 1 July 2008 (PDF)
• Code of Banking Practice 2007 (HTML)
• Revised Section 8: Internet Banking - Effective 1 July 2008 (HTML)

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Fraud Prevention Information

• Internet Banking: Security Awareness (PDF)
• Ministry of Consumer Affairs - Scamwatch (consumeraffairs.govt.nz)
• Preventing Identity Fraud: Guidelines for Bank Customers (PDF)
• Protecting your Cards, PINS and Passwords (PDF)
• Protecting your Cards, PINS and Passwords (HTML)

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NZBA Risk Management Documentation

In April 2007, the NZBA adopted revised risk management documentation, updating its 2000 documents. The NZBA documentation is designed primarily for use by New Zealand banks with their counterparties. However, in practice, the NZBA documentation has evolved into a market standard that has been adopted by both bank and non-bank New Zealand counterparties.

• Introduction, Qualification, Disclaimer, NZBA Risk Management Documentation 2000-2007 (DOC)

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Payment Statistics

• Annual Comparison of Payment Methods (non cash) from 2002 to 2007 (HTML)

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PIN Entry Devices

The New Zealand Bankers' Association, together with ETSL Limited and EFTPOS New Zealand Limited, developed the EFTPOS standards to ensure the ongoing integrity and robustness of the EFTPOS payment system. The EFTPOS standards were implemented in May 2006 and can be made available to organisations involved in the EFTPOS industry subject to the completion of a confidentiality agreement. Please contact the Association if you would like to obtain a copy of the standards.

The standards cover a number of areas in relation to EFTPOS, including PIN Entry Device Security Standards. Below is the current register of PIN Entry Devices that are certified for use in New Zealand.

To obtain certification of a new or modified PIN Entry Device please contact ETSL Limited, EFTPOS New Zealand Limited or the Association. You will be required to complete the PED Certification Checklist on the link below.

• Register of Certified PIN Entry Devices
• PED Certification Checklist (DOC)

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Priority Documents (Personal Property Securities Act 1999)

Click here for more information.

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Public and Provincial Holidays

• Public and Provincial Holidays 2008 (HTML)

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Publications

Banking in New Zealand

• Banking in New Zealand (PDF)

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