New Zealand Payments Industry Overview
Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, and American Express) are the most commonly used online payment methods in New Zealand, followed by PayPal. In addition to these global brands, Kiwis frequently use POLi and AfterPay when shopping online. Cards account for well over half of New Zealand's e-commerce payments market, accounting for 56% of all transactions in the year 2020.
- March 2022- Marriott Bonvoy and PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival have announced a new partnership. Marriott Bonvoy will offer members various exclusive and enriching experiences during the Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival in 2022 as the official hotel partner.
- December 2021- Plus500, a global multi-asset fintech group, has added three new local payment methods: PayNow, POLi, and Google Pay. Customers on the Plus500 trading platform now have even more options for conducting secure transactions. This is yet another step in the company's effort to improve the user experience.
New Zealand Payments Market Leaders
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ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
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ASBĀ Bank Limited
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Westpac NZ
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Visa Inc
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Mastercard Inc
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order