If you are over 65 years of age, under 18 years of age, registered as a full-time student or you have a home loan with us then you will benefit from some fee exemptions as detailed below.
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Type |
Everyday |
Everyday Unlimited |
Electronic transactions^ |
Staff-assisted* |
|
Under 18 |
N/A |
N/A |
FREE |
FREE |
|
Over 65 |
FREE |
$12 per month |
0.35c each |
FREE |
|
Student |
FREE |
$12 per month |
FREE |
FREE |
|
Home loan |
FREE |
FREE |
0.35c each / FREE# |
$3 per time |
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
*Staff-assisted transactions include withdrawals, internal transfers, external payments and one-off statement requests handled by our staff in branch, by phone or by email. See over the page for charges.
#Free with an Everyday unlimited account only.
Everyday account: electronic transaction fees (excluding international Debit Mastercard transactions) and account management fees are charged at the end of the month.
Bill Pay account: electronic transaction fees are charged on the day.
All other fees are charged on the day of the transaction.
| Everyday account fees | |
| Account management (per month) | $3.50 |
| Electronic transactions^ | 20 free/month then 35c each |
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
| Everyday Unlimited account fees | |
| Account management (per month) | $12 |
| Electronic transactions^ | no charge |
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
| Freedom account fees | |
| Account management (per month) | no charge |
| Electronic transactions^ | no charge |
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
| Bill Pay account fees | |
| Account management (per month) | no charge |
| Electronic transactions^ | 35c |
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
| Everyday saver fees | |
| Account management (per month) | no charge |
| Electronic transactions^ | 35c |
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
| Online saver fees | |
| Account management (per month) | no charge |
| Electronic transactions^ | 35c |
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
| Kids saver | |
| Account management (per month) | no charge |
| Electronic transactions^ | no charge |
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
| Christmas saver fees | |
| Account management (per month) | no charge |
| Electronic transactions^ | n/a |
| Withdrawal fee* | $10 (Free Nov - Jan) |
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
*Withdrawals and transfers made between 1 February - 31 October, through any channel, will incur a $10 fee which will be charged on the day.
| Loyalty saver fees* | |
| Account management (per month) | no charge |
| Electronic transactions^ | n/a |
| Withdrawal fee (per withdrawal) | $10 |
*Loyalty saver existing accounts only, no new accounts can be opened.
^Includes Debit Mastercard transactions, automatic payments, direct debits/credits, and bill payments. Electronic transactions do not include overseas Debit Mastercard transactions or transactions made in New Zealand with a merchant that processes payments overseas. Some transactions may still be processed overseas even if the merchant’s website ends in “.co.nz” or charges in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). If the payment is processed overseas, the “International Transaction Fee” will apply (see Debit Mastercard fees below for details). If you are unsure where a payment is processed, please check with the merchant. There is no Electronic Transaction Fee of .35c for transferring from your Unity account to another members Unity account.
|
Fee type |
Fee ($) |
Frequency |
|
New card (including joint) |
Free |
First card only |
|
New / replacement card |
$10 |
Each |
|
Recurring payments cancellation |
$15 |
Each |
|
Disputed card transaction fee |
$15 |
Per enquiry |
|
Overseas/International Mastercard fees |
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Overseas ATM transaction fee |
$7 NZD |
Per transaction |
|
International transaction fee Includes all Debit Mastercard transactions that are processed by a merchant located outside of New Zealand |
$0.80c |
Per transaction |
|
Foreign currency conversion fee (on the NZD converted value of the foreign currency transaction) |
2.25% |
Per transaction |
|
Fee type |
Fee ($) |
Frequency |
|
Staff assisted transactions Includes withdrawals, internal transfers, external payments and one-off statement requests handled by our staff in branch, by phone or by email. *Free for under 18, over 65 and full-time students. |
$3* |
Per transaction |
|
ATM fees |
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|
Unity ATM transactions |
$0 |
N/A |
|
Non-Unity ATM transactions Includes withdrawal, decline, balance enquiry. Normal transaction fees also apply. Additional ATM provider fees may also apply. |
$1 |
Per transaction |
|
Payment set-up fees (AP and DD) |
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Automatic payment (AP) Set up or amend an Automatic Payment via a Unity staff member |
$5 |
Per transaction |
|
Direct Debit (DD) Set up a Direct Debit via a Unity staff member |
$5 |
Per transaction |
|
Westpac branch transactions |
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Deposit cash at a Westpac branch |
$2.50 |
Per deposit |
|
Cash handling at a Westpac branch |
$25c |
Per $100 of part thereof |
| Application fee | $75 |
|
Insufficient funds fees |
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Direct Debit Honour Fee Charged when a direct debit is processed even though there weren’t enough funds in the account. |
$17 |
Per transaction |
|
Direct Debit Dishonour Fee Charged when a payment cannot be made because: |
$20 |
Per transaction |
|
Retry Fee Insufficient Funds Charged when an automatic payment fails due to insufficient funds. Automatic payments are cancelled after three consecutive failed attempts. If the payment remains active, fees will continue to apply. |
$10 |
Per transaction |
|
Lending fees |
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|
Type |
Fee ($) |
Frequency |
|
Overdraft application fees |
$75 |
Per approval |
|
Personal loan |
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Approval fee - charged at disbursement |
$200^ |
Per disbursement |
|
Approval fee - where loan is fully secured by shares |
Free |
N/A |
|
VIR (Vehicle Information Report) |
$12.19 |
Per disbursement |
|
PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register) |
$17.25 |
Per disbursement |
|
Home loan |
||
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Approval fee - charged at disbursement |
Free |
N/A |
|
Lenders Mortgage Insurance Premium (payable for Kāinga Ora First First Home Loans only) |
1.2% of total amount borrowed |
One off cost |
|
Early Repayment fee - applies to fixed term loans if loan is repaid before the fixed term ends. |
$30 plus interest recovery costs* |
|
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Prepare mortgage or caveat discharge forms |
$100 |
Per loan |
|
Default and other fees |
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Reminder letter |
$20 |
Per letter |
|
Repossession warning notice administration |
$50 |
Per notice |
|
Repossession warrant administration |
$100 |
Per warrant |
|
Debt recovery agent visit |
As per invoice |
N/A |
|
Property law notice administration |
$350 |
Per notice |
|
Post-repossession fee |
$100 |
Each |
^Where Unity incurs a charge from another organisation when acting on a member’s behalf, Unity Credit Union will pass these costs on to the member.
Due to the nature of these charges the exact cost will not be known until the time of application. Examples of such cost include, but are not limited to, legal costs and disbursements or costs associated with the registration, variation and discharge of securities. If you would like further information about these possible charges, please contact us on 0800 229 943.
*If you repay part or all of your fixed-rate home loan early e.g. during the fixed-rate period, an Early Repayment fee (also known as a break fee) may apply. This fee reflects the loss we may incur when a fixed-rate loan is repaid early and is calculated in line with your loan agreement.
|
Type |
Fee ($) |
Frequency |
|
Transaction search fee |
$15 |
Per enquiry |
|
Direct credit recovery fee |
$50 |
Per enquiry |
|
Direct credit trace fee |
$25 |
Per enquiry |
Where Unity incurs a charge from another organisation when acting on a member’s behalf, Unity will pass these costs on to the member. Due to the nature of these charges, the exact cost will not be known until the time of application. Examples of such costs include, but are not limited to, legal costs and disbursements or costs associated with the registration of securities. If you would like further information about these possible charges please contact us on 0800 229 943.
The product issuer is Unity Credit Union, trading as Unity. T&Cs apply. Lending approval fees and other fees apply. All variable interest rates, fees and returns are subject to change without notice. The Product Disclosure Statement and other important information is available here or on request from Unity. Unity savings are shares secured by a first ranking security over Unity’s assets.
Phone: 0800 229 943
Email: enquiries@unitymoney.co.nz