Auckland - Post Report Question and Answers
Are credit cards widely accepted and safe to use locally? Are ATMs common and do you recommend using them? Are they safe to use?
Credit cards are widely accepted but local bank cards (EFTPOS) is the easiest. We almost never use cash. - Jun 2019
Very easy - you can use a credit card almost everywhere, and if not, an EFTPOS card. - Feb 2015
ATMs are everywhere and credit cards are widely accepted. Check your fees -- it may be cheaper to open a NZ bank account and transfer money if you are here for more than a short time. - Apr 2012
Safe and easily available. If you use Bank Of America, they won't charge you ATM fees at one local bank, so we use it for all our cash needs. Capital One also offers a no-fee credit card for NZ. - Jul 2011
ATM cards are the rage. Debit cards have been introduced for about two years and they (retailers) seem to have difficulty with them. If I see a frustrated retailer (about half the time) I usually just hand them my ATM card instead. Credit cards accepted in chain stores and petrol stations. - Mar 2010
