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COVID-19 Policy Information

Epidemic and pandemic cancellation and overseas medical expenses cover.

COVID-19 changed travel, but as borders open up we want to give you peace of mind as you see the world. BNZ Advantage Visa Platinum and Advantage Business travel policies now include cover for some of the risks you face as a result of COVID-19 and other epidemic or pandemic illnesses.

What's Covered

  • Cancellation cover up to $100,000 if you or your relative* is medically diagnosed with COVID-19 and as result you are unable to commence or continue your trip;
  • Medical expenses up to $350,000 should you, your accompanying spouse, or your accompanying dependent children be medically diagnosed with COVID-19 while travelling overseas.

Coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the insurance policy, including any applicable limitations and exclusions.

*Relative – means your spouse, parent, parent-in-law, son, daughter, sister, brother, grandchild, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, guardian, fiancé, fiancée, half-brother, half-sister, niece or nephew

What's not covered

Insurance can support you for unexpected costs, but to keep insurance affordable there are some things that we can’t cover. Your policy provides cover for medical or cancellation costs if your trip is impacted by you or your relative being medically diagnosed with COVID-19, but excludes all other claims arising from epidemics or pandemics.

This means you won't have cover for losses due to:

  • Government intervention, including border closures
  • Government advisories warning against travel to any destination
  • Disinclination to travel or fear of travel
  • Changes to your itinerary made by airlines or other travel providers
  • Failure to meet requirements such as a vaccine certificate or proof of a negative test result
  • Quarantine or MIQ costs

We recommend that you read the Policy Wording Document to ensure that you have the right level of cover for your trip.

Check your eligibility

Your credit card insurance is only valid if you meet certain requirements. Before you travel, remember to check you have met these requirements by entering your trip details  here . 

Frequently Asked Questions

Head to our  FAQ Page  for more information about a range of policy features.

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BNZ Advantage Visa Platinum Credit Card Travel Insurance and BNZ Advantage Visa Business Credit Card Travel Insurance (‘Insurance’) is subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions (for example business travel, age limitations etc.) and eligibility criteria contained in the policy document. You should read the policy document to make sure that the Insurance meets your needs. The Insurance is provided to Platinum Advantage and Business Advantage cardholders by AIG Insurance New Zealand Limited (‘AIG’) under an agreement with BNZ. BNZ does not underwrite the Insurance, is not an agent of AIG, and does not guarantee the obligations of AIG. Premiums are payable for policy extensions such as pre-existing cover, duration extension and specified items.

This portal is owned and managed by AIG for the purposes only of delivering AIG insurance services. BNZ does not have access to this portal, does not collect any personal information via this portal and has no liability in relation to this portal. For more information about AIG’s privacy practices, please check AIG’s privacy statement at www.aig.co.nz/privacy-policy .

The AIG Logo is a registered trademark. Insurance products and services are provided by AIG Insurance New Zealand Limited. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. You should read the Policy Wording and Schedule of Benefits considering your personal circumstances, prior to making any decision to acquire the product.

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Features of Cash Passport

10 currencies, locked in rates.

Lock in exchange rates each time you load and reload. Load up to 10 different currencies on one card: NZD, AUD, EUR, USD, GBP, JPY, CAD, HKD, SGD and AED. 

Stay in control

Manage and track your Cash Passport on the go via your mobile, tablet, laptop or PC. Login to 'My Account' and stay in control of your travel money.

Accepted at millions of locations, worldwide^

Use your card anywhere Mastercard is accepted, worldwide – in-store, online, or to withdraw local currency at ATMs

Safe, secure and fun to use

Protected by chip, PIN and signature. Cash Passport is also protected by Mastercard zero liability . Focus on the fun of travel.

Flight Delay Pass

Turn a delay into a lounge stay! Enjoy complimentary access to over 1,000 Loungekey TM airport lounges worldwide when your flight is delayed for 2 hours or more # .

Getting your pass is easy

  • Register a flight – Go to Flight Delay Pass to register with your name, flight details, email and mobile number. The flight registration must take place no later than the flight's scheduled departure time
  • Flight monitoring – Mastercard tracks flight status and sends you an email and SMS with your lounge passes when a flight is delayed more than 2 hours
  • Redeem lounge visit – Simply flash the lounge pass sent by Mastercard Flight Delay Pass to gain lounge access

Order your Cash Passport online today

You can now order your Cash Passport online and have it delivered to your door. Its fast and easy – it only takes a few minutes. 

Today's exchange rates for direct currency loads*

Stay in control, outsmart travel money..

Cash Passport Platinum is a prepaid, reloadable travel money card, packed with features.

Running low on travel money?

Cash Passport Platinum is reloadable, allowing you to top-up any of your currencies, anywhere, anytime.

You can reload online in three ways:

  • Transfer funds from Debit Card (instant)
  • Bank transfer (1 business day)
  • Bill Payment (up to 2 business days)

If you purchase your card in-store, you can reload in-person at your original place of purchase.

Keep track of your travel money

You can use your mobile, tablet, laptop or PC to login to 'My Account' and stay in control of your travel money.

Register for 'My Account', so you can:

  • Track your spending
  • Reload your card
  • Transfer between currencies
  • Retrieve your PIN number
  • Suspend your card temporarily
  • Cash out your remaining balance

You can also download the Cash Passport mobile app, available for iOS and Android devices.

Stop lining up, start experiencing more

Enjoy the freedom of ultra-fast contactless payments, with Tap & Go at retail stores, restaurants, convenience stores and more.

Wherever you see the universal contactless symbol, your Cash Passport Platinum is ready to go.

Traveling to London? You can even use your Cash Passport Platinum to tap on and off the London Tube, never having to line up again.

Travel with confidence

Spend securely as your Cash Passport Platinum is protected by CHIP and PIN.

Cash Passport Platinum is secured by Mastercard Zero Liability protecting you against unauthorised and fraudulent transactions, should your card ever be reported lost or stolen.

Looking for a back-up card for safe keeping? Too easy, simply purchase an additional card when ordering online.

We're here to help

We're only a call or email away at all times. Our global assistance team will help you if your card is lost, stolen or damaged.

We can replace your card quickly or provide you with access to emergency cash, so you can keep enjoying your holiday.

Need further help?

View our frequently asked questions or feel free to contact us .

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Cash Passport™ app

The Cash Passport app makes managing your travel money faster, easier and even more secure.

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Get fast and easy access to your Cash Passport app by using Touch ID. The new fingerprint recognition feature operates using highly secure biometrics and is an easy alternative to using your online password. Even lock or unlock a misplaced card for added protection.

Be smart about your money. Monitor all of your activity, whether you’re reloading or transferring funds, it’s all accounted for here in one simple, secure place allowing you to stay up to date with transactions and card spending. Plus includes integrated support screen for frequently asked questions.

Move money between your currencies with just a couple of taps – it’s that simple! Quickly move money between 10 currencies, including EUR, USD, SGD, CAD and GBP and spend more time enjoying your holiday.

Eco certified cards

Concerned about your environmental impact?

The Cash Passport Platinum card is made from 100% recycled PVC. You’ll know your helping to reduce the environmental impact of your wallet when you see the Card Eco Certification imprint on your Cash Passport card.

Priceless Planet Coalition

Mastercard established its sustainability efforts more than a decade ago, and continues to develop programs that help consumers contribute to the future of the planet, such as the Priceless Planet Coalition

The Multi-currency Cash Passport™ (“Cash Passport”) and Cash Passport™ Platinum Mastercard® (“Cash Passport Platinum”) are unsecured debt securities issued by EML Payment Solutions Limited (“Issuer”). Cash Passport and Cash Passport Platinum are not guaranteed by the Issuer or any other entity. Before you make a decision to acquire a Cash Passport or Cash Passport Platinum, we recommend you read the Product Disclosure Statement for the relevant Cash Passport facility which is available free of charge here

Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

* The exchange rates set out in this website apply to reload transactions that are booked on this website only and that are settled within four hours. Subsequent card reloads will be processed at the then prevailing exchange rate on the day of the reload transaction, and will be locked in at that rate. You will be notified of the exchange rate applicable before you confirm your transaction using a particular reload method. When you book a transaction and load NZD or a foreign currency directly onto your card, you will receive the exchange rate notified to you in the "Today's Exchange Rate for Direct Currency Loads" table. Where you conduct a purse to purse transfer and transfer funds already loaded on your card into another currency, you will receive a different exchange rate than when loading funds directly onto your card. You will be notified of the applicable exchange rate before you confirm your purse to purse transaction which may be less favourable than the rate displayed in the "Today's exchange rate for Direct Currency Loads" table. We will provide you with settlement instructions at the time you book a reload transaction. Different exchange rates will apply to card loads and reload transactions in our partner locations or to reload transactions that are conducted directly via Bank Transfer or Bill Payment (i.e. without booking an online transaction). For more information on how we set exchange rates please see the Terms and Conditions.

Please refer to the important information page to view the Product Disclosure Statement, terms and conditions and privacy policy.

^ Some ATM operators may charge an additional withdrawal fee.

~ T&Cs apply. Customer must contact Customer service to report lost or stolen card. Emergency cash can be arranged up to the balance on your Cash Passport, subject to availability of funds at the approved agent location.

# Flight Delay Pass is provided to you on the basis you are not in breach of Cash Passport MasterCard® Product Disclosure Statement and Terms & Conditions and your card remains open. It must not be sold in any way and Mastercard reserves the right to cancel the pass that are in breach of this policy. Access may not be available if the applicable lounge is full or near capacity at the full discretion of lounge staff. Access and use of the lounges is subject to its own terms and conditions. Mastercard reserves its right to amend or withdraw the Flight Delay Pass at any time and where possible, provide prior notice to you. Visit here for Terms and Conditions

** Promotional rate available from 9:00am NZDT on 5th December 2023 to 11:59pm NZDT on 15th December 2023 (“Promotional Period”). The exchange rate for subsequent reloads after the Promotional Period will be set at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the transaction. You must load directly into AUD online at cashpassport.co.nz or on the Cash Passport App to take advantage of the promotional rate. Currency transfers between purses and card-to-card transfers are excluded from the rate sale. Due to constant market and currency fluctuations, the promotional rates may be adjusted daily during the Promotional Period but will always be preferential to the standard rates which would have been offered for each respective day during the Promotional Period. The rates during the Promotional Period cannot be compared to another day’s rates. We may, in our sole discretion, cancel or vary the promotion at any time. If we cancel or vary the promotion, we are not liable to any person for any costs, loss or damage whatsoever arising out of, or in connection with, such cancellation or variation and are not required to conduct the promotion at any other time.

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Travel money card, start saving for your next holiday with a cash passport.

Lock in rates for 10 currencies

Lock in exchange rates each time you load. Load your card with NZD, AUD, EUR, USD, GBP, JPY, CAD, HKD, SGD and AED.

Stay in control

Manage and track your card on the go via the Cash Passport app and stay in control of your travel money, from wherever you are.

Accepted worldwide

Use it like a bank card, expect with your own prepaid funds. In-store, online or to withdraw local currency at ATMs.

How do I order a card?

Getting a card is so easy - you can order online and have it delivered to your door within 5 business days, no need to leave the house.

Once your card arrives, you will need to activate it ready to use. You can then continue to load funds onto your card each month; it's like an online piggy bank for your next holiday. 

Already have a Cash Passport?

Login to your account to check your balance, view your transaction history, reload your card and manage your travel money.

Lets talk details

There’s a lot you get from a Cash Passport that you don’t get from an average old credit card. View the additional features of the Cash Passport card, and information on using the card while overseas .

For all the information you need on pricing and fee structures, check out the fees and limits.

The Cash Passport customer service team is available 24/7 to answer your questions or assist if your currency card has been lost or stolen.

Simply call the number dedicated to the country you’re in:

  • New Zealand – 0800 444 691
  • Australia – 1800 098 231
  • UK – 0800 056 0572
  • USA/Canada – 1877 465 0085
  • Japan – 00531 780 221
  • Thailand – 00180 442 212
  • Hong Kong – 800 966 321
  • South Korea – 00798 4434 1279
  • Other countries – +44 207 694 9404

You can also check the Help Centre for additional information and answers to common questions regarding the card.

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  • Up to 55 days interest free

Fees and charges:

  • Minimum monthly repayment is 2% of your balance or $25 – whatever is more
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  • Additional card: $3 p.a.
  • Purchase interest rate: 13.50% p.a.
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  • Choose your rewards: Cash Rewards or Flybuys
  • $40 spend = 1 Flybuys
  • $1 spend = 1 BNZ Point ($150 spend = BNZ Points equivalent to $1 cash back)
  • $40 annual fee
  • Additional card: $12 p.a.
  • Purchase interest rate: 20.95% p.a.

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  • $20 spend = 1 Flybuys
  • $1 spend = 1.67 BNZ Points ($90 spend = BNZ Points equivalent to $1 cash back)
  • Up to 90 days free travel insurance (Exclusions, T&Cs apply)
  • Domestic rental vehicle excess insurance (Exclusions, T&Cs apply)
  • Concierge service
  • Emergency travel assistance
  • Minimum credit limit $8000
  • $90 annual fee
  • Additional card: $20 p.a.
  • Purchase interest rate: 18.95% p.a.
  • Cash advance interest rate: 18.95% p.a.

BNZ Rewards: What’s on Offer?

BNZ Rewards offers a wide range of redemption choices, including travel and accommodation options, gift cards, cash backs and Flybuys.

You can redeem the BNZ Points you earn on your BNZ rewards credit card to:

Book Travel

  • Choose and book flights from over 800 airlines worldwide through the BNZ website
  • Use BNZ Points or combine them with cash to book your flights

Redeem for Cash

  • Redeem your BNZ Points for cash paid onto your credit card at any time, or set up an automatic monthly redemption

Transfer to Partners

  • Transfer your BNZ Points to other loyalty programs. Choose from a wide range of airline and hotel partners, including Accor, IHG and Wyndam hotel reward programs and airline rewards from Qantas, Qatar, United, Emirates, Etihad, British Airways and Cathay Pacific

Transfer to Flybuys

  • Use your BNZ Points by transferring them to Flybuys, to access a wide range of rewards, deals and bonus offers. 40 BNZ Points = 1 Flybuys

Purchase eGift Cards

  • Use BNZ Points to purchase an eGift card from a wide range of retailers. Treat yourself, or someone else, with a digital gift card that’s emailed instantly

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CREDIT CARD TRAVEL INSURANCE- IT'S CRUNCH TIME!

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Your credit card provides free travel insurance great now proceed with caution..

The lead up to a holiday is an exciting time, particularly when you’re heading somewhere particularly new and exotic. There’s so much to consider– what to do, where to , accommodation to book so it’s all too easy to let a detail like travel insurance fall by the wayside. The last thing you may feel like doing is getting bogged down in the nitty gritty of travel insurance. It’s a well documented fact that very few travellers truly understand all the ins and outs of their policies. It also comes as no surprise that a quarter of travellers won’t take out a policy until two days before they leave! Say what! But travel insurance needn’t be so much of a hassle. You might even be covered already as part of your credit card deal. So what is credit card travel insurance, and is it worth looking into?

FREE TRAVEL INSURANCE? WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

Hold your horses! Credit card travel insurance may be 'free'  but only ‘free’ in the sense that you don’t have to pay extra for it. Most policies are only provided with ‘top end’ cards, which will most likely come with a higher annual fee than a standard credit card.

I’VE GOT A CREDIT CARD, SO I’M AUTOMATICALLY COVERED, RIGHT?

Wrong! (Well not necessarily). Never assume that your card provides you with free cover as standard. Always check and never just assume you are automatically covered. Imagine the horror of discovering you’ll have to pay for those ludicrously high medical bills as you didn’t have travel insurance after all!

Even if you do have a card with cover included, you’re more than likely going to have to jump through a few hoops to activate it. Activating your cover usually involves paying a certain percentage of your holiday with the card and ensuring sure that you exceed the minimum spend necessary. You may begin to feel like a performing sea-lion, but at least your ‘free’ policy will be activated!

THE CREDIT CARD CRUNCH: PROS AND CONS

So you’ve got a credit card and you’ve turned all the tricks you need to activate the insurance, so are you really getting the cover you anticipated? Let’s take a look at those pros and cons of credit card insurance:

  • If you already pay for a high-end card, free cover is a nice handy perk
  • If you were already planning to use your credit card to pay for your holiday, you may not be too put off having to exceed the activation ‘limit’ on your card.
  • Elderly travellers may find that they get a better deal as some credit card companies have fewer age limits or don’t apply age loadings.
  • Credit card companies usually provide higher levels of cover in the event of cash loss or theft, which is handy if someone pinches your wallet!

Credit card cover will (usually) provide cover wherever you . Usually there are no additional costs for different regions, so you don’t have to pay extra depending on your destination.  Cons:

  • You’re only covered if you pay for your holiday using your credit card – and you might be charged an annual fee on top of that.
  • With many cards, the policy offered will only apply to the cardholder, not family members too, so you’ll have to buy them separate policies to ensure they are covered.
  • Credit card travel insurance cover will often only cover you for shorter periods than regular travel insurance (usually around 35 days per trip). Some providers only offer up to three months’ worth of protection. 
  • It is often difficult to extend your cover, unlike standard cover.
  • Many policies will not cover you for pre-existing medical conditions – so make sure you read the small print so you’re not caught out.
  • Excesses tends to be higher with credit card cover.
  • You may not be covered for lost items, only those that are stolen or damaged
  • Some activities such as extreme sports and other adventurous holiday pastimes may not be covered by your credit card policy.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CREDIT CARD INSURANCE

Just like any other purchase it pays to shop around to find yourself a good deal. Lucky for you there are heaps of handy comparison tools to help you make your decision that little bit easier. The benefits, features, limits and exclusions will differ greatly from one card to the next, so it’s wise to pay close attention to the small print and check you’re buying adequate cover.

Questions to ask yourself include:

  • Are all family members covered?
  • Does the policy provide enough cover for your valuables?
  • What is maximum trip length allowed?
  • Which pre-existing medical conditions are excluded?
  • Am I covered for business and leisure trips?
  • Am I covered for domestic and international holidays?
  • What do I need to do to activate cover?
  • Is there a minimum spend required?

Once you have a good idea of the circumstances that may affect your cover you can then use that information to decide what type of cover is right for you. Of course, you may want to  factor in any exciting card benefits like reward loyalty schemes and frequent flyer points.

WHICH CARDS OFFER FREE COVER?

Kiwibank offer complementary cover underwritten by Tower with their MasterCard Gold or Air New Zealand Airpoints Platinum MasterCard. You must be a Kiwi resident, under 80 years of age.

Westpac Hotspots Platinum card provide complimentary cover underwritten by AIG which includes you cover for 35 day trips, minimum spends and family member restrictions apply.

BNZ Gold or Platinum Visa cardholders  get cover underwritten by Cigna for return (leisure only) international trips. You must pay at least $250-$500 on the card to activate. You can choose from 35 days or 90 days policies.

ANZ Airports Visa Platinum offers cover underwritten by AIG when you pay for at least half of your pre-paid travel expenses with your card.

ASB’s Visa Platinum with Rewards offer cover underwritten by Tower for 120 days when you pay for at least 50% of your holiday using the card.

American Express Platinum Edge offer complimentary domestic and international cover underwritten by ACE.

In summary, the term ‘free’ does not necessarily mean ‘free’. Credit cards that provide ‘complimentary’ travel insurance typically have annual fees ranging anywhere from $50 to over $500.

Having said that, if you’re a healthy, savvy traveller who takes more than two standard short trips a year, credit card travel insurance could be the winning ticket. When you compare the card’s annual fee cost with the price of standalone cover, it may well be more cost effective to choose credit card insurance. However, be mindful of the fact that in doing so, you may lose out on some important benefits and risk exposure to certain exclusions.

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  8. COVID-19 Policy Information

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    Eligible cards include BNZ Advantage Visa Platinum, BNZ Advantage Visa Classic, BNZ Advantage Visa Business, BNZ Lite Visa, and BNZ Flexi Debit Visa. BNZ credit card and Flexi Debit Visa card terms and fees apply when you use your card in Google Pay or Apple Pay. Apple Pay works with iPhone 6 and later in stores, apps and websites in Safari ...

  15. Prepaid Travel Cards

    The Cash Passport customer service team is available 24/7 to answer your questions or assist if your currency card has been lost or stolen. Simply call the number dedicated to the country you're in: New Zealand - 0800 444 691. Australia - 1800 098 231. UK - 0800 056 0572. USA/Canada - 1877 465 0085. Japan - 00531 780 221. Thailand ...

  16. The Best Travel Credit Cards

    Westpac Fee Free Mastercard (0% FX fee on all non-NZD purchases) Leading Debit Card and Travel Money Card Options. It pays to have a backup to any credit card when heading overseas; this card offer the lowest fees: Wise Travel Money Card (around 0.50% FX fee on all non-NZD purchases) More Details.

  17. BNZ Credit Cards

    BNZ Rewards offers a wide range of redemption choices, including travel and accommodation options, gift cards, cash backs and Flybuys. You can redeem the BNZ Points you earn on your BNZ rewards credit card to: Book Travel. Choose and book flights from over 800 airlines worldwide through the BNZ website

  18. Credit card travel insurance

    Credit cards that provide 'complimentary' travel insurance typically have annual fees ranging anywhere from $50 to over $500. Having said that, if you're a healthy, savvy traveller who takes more than two standard short trips a year, credit card travel insurance could be the winning ticket. When you compare the card's annual fee cost ...

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