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Every rate, every fee, for everyone to see.

You can download our rates and fees guide here.

Information on fees

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.

 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.

  • All internal transfers between Unity accounts using mobile banking and internet banking are free.
  • Set up and amend recurring transactions/payments using internet banking or mobile banking.
  • If you need some cash, ask to withdraw some money when making a payment with your Debit Mastercard (note: you will need to insert and enter your PIN to avoid any merchant fees for contactless payment)

Transaction accounts

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.

Savings accounts

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.

Debit Mastercard Fees

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

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

Other fees

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

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)

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

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

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:
(a) the account exceeds an approved overdraft limit; or
(b) the account is overdrawn without an overdraft facility.

$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

Type

Fee ($)

Frequency

Overdraft application fees

$75

Per approval

Personal loan

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

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*

Prepare mortgage or caveat discharge forms

$100

Per loan

Default and other fees

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.

Daily Limits

  • $5,000 daily limit for external transactions.
  • No limits for internal transactions between your own accounts.
  • $10,000 daily limit (online payments and using EFTPOS terminal with PIN)
  • $400 daily limit for contactless payments
  • $2,000* daily limit
*Non-Unity ATM's may enforce their own limits that may be lower than Unity's limit.

 

To view our interest rates click here.

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