How to change my $NZ to $Aus within Wise

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#3362245 9-Apr-2025 11:03

I’ve checked instructions to open a jar, but it doesn’t relate to my app, says to click on the + in the right, no such thing there. I can’t figure out how to open a Jar account to put my NZ$ in. Would appreciate a hand.

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#3362250 9-Apr-2025 11:12

Eva888:

I’ve checked instructions to open a jar, but it doesn’t relate to my app, says to click on the + in the right, no such thing there. I can’t figure out how to open a Jar account to put my NZ$ in. Would appreciate a hand.

On the main page of the app, slide across the open currency accounts you have (swipe left) until you get to [+ New]

Click on that, then open a Jar

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#3362277 9-Apr-2025 12:24

Thanks so much. Too much happening and things to sort there’s a brain freeze. Found jar and put all NZ$ in there so only Oz dollars used as advised above. Added the physical Wise card for the cruise as unsure if they would accept the virtual one since they may need to view it.
Almost done. Now just need to withdraw some cash from ATM as back up, no idea which bank ATM to avoid. I get visions of card swallowed.

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#3362279 9-Apr-2025 12:28

Eva888:
Almost done. Now just need to withdraw some cash from ATM as back up, no idea which bank ATM to avoid. I get visions of card swallowed.

You'll be fine,

But if you are worried many ATMs will now support paywave cards without the need to actually insert them ...

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#3362299 9-Apr-2025 13:52

Eva888:

Thanks so much. Too much happening and things to sort there’s a brain freeze. Found jar and put all NZ$ in there so only Oz dollars used as advised above. Added the physical Wise card for the cruise as unsure if they would accept the virtual one since they may need to view it.
Almost done. Now just need to withdraw some cash from ATM as back up, no idea which bank ATM to avoid. I get visions of card swallowed.

Also see this thread to see which bank's ATM's have the lowest fees. Enjoy the cruise!

(Another happy Wise card user)

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#3362302 9-Apr-2025 14:23

Looks like ANZ is the best and we have one down the street. Last time here went to that Commonwealth one and it cost $10!

But it’s warm and sunny here and when I get my eyes out of sorting out devices and rid of the headache might even enjoy it. Thanks all for your help.

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#3362637 10-Apr-2025 12:28

Will just share my experience getting cash from an ANZ ATM.

$500 cost 3rd party ATM fee $2 meaning ANZ and then Our ATM fee $3.16 meaning Wise.

I don’t understand why when I’ve already changed to Aus$ in Wise and withdrawing Aus$ why do Wise charge another fee. My understanding is you get 2 free withdrawals per month. When I have time I will raise this with them because if it’s the case then changing from NZ$ to Aus served no purpose as they already charged for the exchange.

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#3362638 10-Apr-2025 12:35

Eva888:

Will just share my experience getting cash from an ANZ ATM.

$500 cost 3rd party ATM fee $2 meaning ANZ and then Our ATM fee $3.16 meaning Wise.

I don’t understand why when I’ve already changed to Aus$ in Wise and withdrawing Aus$ why do Wise charge another fee. My understanding is you get 2 free withdrawals per month. When I have time I will raise this with them because if it’s the case then changing from NZ$ to Aus served no purpose as they already charged for the exchange.

Think it's only free up to $350 NZD.

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#3362705 10-Apr-2025 13:55

CYaBro:

Think it's only free up to $350 NZD.

Yip 2 withdrawals ( up to $350 in total value for the month ) free, then 1.75% on the over $350NZD

https://wise.com/nz/pricing/card-fees?sourceAmount=1000&sourceCurrency=NZD&targetCurrency=AUD&track=false

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