Yes. Discover New Zealand can accept payment in selected currencies. If available for your booking, you can choose to pay in your local currency rather than New Zealand dollars. Exchange rates are based on rates supplied through our New Zealand banking provider and may vary over time as currency markets change.
Many international travellers prefer to know exactly how much they'll pay in their home currency before confirming a booking.
Where available, Discover New Zealand can provide the option to pay in an alternative currency rather than New Zealand dollars (NZD).
Can I pay in my local currency?
In many cases, yes.
If your preferred currency is available, the payment system will convert the balance from New Zealand dollars into your chosen currency using current exchange rates.
For example, a traveller from the United States may be able to pay in US dollars rather than New Zealand dollars.
Is it better to pay in New Zealand dollars or my local currency?
The answer depends on your bank and credit card provider.
Some travellers prefer paying in their local currency because:
- The final amount is known in advance
- There are no surprises from exchange rate fluctuations
- It can simplify budgeting for the trip
Others prefer paying in New Zealand dollars because their bank offers favourable exchange rates or low foreign transaction fees.
Will my bank charge a currency conversion fee?
Possibly.
If you choose to pay in New Zealand dollars using a credit card issued outside New Zealand, your bank or credit card provider may apply a foreign exchange or currency conversion fee.
These charges vary between providers and can sometimes be several percent of the transaction value.
We recommend checking with your bank or credit card company before making payment.
Do exchange rates change?
Yes.
Currency exchange rates move daily and can change between the time you receive a quote and the time you make payment.
New Zealand dollar pricing is used as the base cost for our tours, so the equivalent amount in other currencies may vary as exchange rates change.