Sending money within NZ

Domestic money orders are an easy and reliable way to send and receive up to $1000 – and you don’t necessarily need a bank account.

Domestic money orders are great for:

• sending money as a gift to friends or family within New Zealand
• making payments to businesses with a money order certificate
• sending money to a loved if they run out of cash while travelling in New Zealand
• if your wallet, cash or banks cards are stolen and you need money urgently

To transfer money simply fill in an application form at your local PostShop then send a Money Order Certificate through the mail or transfer money electronically on the spot.

To collect a money order the receiver will need to visit their local PostShop. We’ll pay the amount in cash or into a bank account.

Things you need to know

If you are under 18 and want to redeem a Money Order Certificate you must provide valid ID to receive the funds in cash, or have a parent, guardian or caregiver (with a valid form of ID) to present the Money Order Certificate on your behalf.

All money order details are recorded by us, so if you lose your money order certificate or forget your pin notify your local PostShop or phone 0800 501 501.

Money orders are issued by Kiwibank Limited. Download Kiwibank's Disclosure Statement or pick up a copy from your local Kiwibank.