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Opening an Online Savings Account

You're only a few clicks away from opening your new Rabobank Online Savings account. Select the savings product that's right for you in the application form, and we'll automatically open a RaboSaver account to help you get started.

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Opening an Online Savings Account

Have the following ready before you start:

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Your New Zealand registered bank account details

The account must be held in your name and be the same account type as the one you are applying for.

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A valid form of ID

Either your New Zealnd driver's licence or passport.

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Your mobile phone

This will be used for verification.

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A compatible smart device

A smartphone or tablet is needed to download and use the Rabobank Online Savings NZ app.

Important: If you are applying on behalf of a Business or Trust, each associated party may also be required to provide the above. Eligibility criteria apply.

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Our friendly Client Services team is here to support you. You can also browse more frequently asked questions in our Support Centre.

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No. Rabobank Online Savings is fully online.

If you have questions about opening an Online Savings account, call our Client Services team on 0800 22 44 33, Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm.

No. Rabobank prides itself on offering customers no set-up or monthly fees on all of our savings accounts. However, if you wish to break a Term Deposit prior to maturity, you may incur an early withdrawal fee for this.

No. As the name suggests, Rabobank Online Savings is just for savings so you can still maintain your current transactional bank account for your daily banking. If you wish to withdraw your funds from a Rabobank Online Savings account, simply transfer your funds into your Nominated Account (this is your daily transactional bank account).

Rabobank currently does not allow new customers to open an account through the Online Savings Mobile App. Once you’ve created an account online, you’ll then be able to open new savings accounts, set-up Term Deposits and manage your account using our Mobile App.

Yes. Existing customers can open all of our savings and Term Deposit accounts online or through the Rabobank Online Savings NZ app. For new customers, please apply online through our website application.

Rabobank Online Savings utilises a Secure Code generator on the mobile app as a multi-factor authentication tool to enhance the security of your account. Once set-up, the Secure Code makes accessing internet banking easy! To learn more, visit our Secure Code webpage.

From 1 July 2025, the Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS) will protect depositors up to $100,000 per eligible client in the unlikely event of a failure. To learn more about what Rabobank products are eligible, see our DCS webpage.

 

Rabobank New Zealand Limited has a current credit rating of ‘A’ from Standard & Poors. For more information on our credit rating, refer to our latest Disclosure Statement.

For more information on credit ratings, you can also visit Reserve Bank of New Zealand website.

Your application will be reviewed to ensure we have everything we need to open the account.

We will be in contact within 2 business days about your application and let you know if we require any additional information.

Once your account is opened, you will receive a Welcome email with information on how to access your account.

DCS

It's rare for banks and other deposit takers to fail. But in the unlikely event of a failure, your money could be automatically protected up to $100,000. Find out more about how the Depositor Compensation Scheme protects your money.