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Best business debit cards in New Zealand

Last update: June 30, 2025

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We compare New Zealand’s top business debit cards to help you manage expenses, reduce foreign exchange fees, and simplify team spending.

Key takeaways

The World Card offers 1% cashback on eligible spend, supports 150+ currencies, and lets you issue 20 cards with custom spend limits (*T&Cs apply)
ANZ, ASB, and Kiwibank offer basic debit cards with free or low fees
Airwallex and Wise support global payments with multi-currency accounts, but there are limited employee cards available and no cashback
Choose a card based on total costs, employee needs, and whether you transact primarily in NZD or other currencies

Running a business means staying on top of everything – payments, purchases and subscriptions. A business debit card for cash flow management improves spending visibility and even supports global expansion.

We’ve compared the best business debit cards in New Zealand to help you find the right one for your needs.

What are business debit cards?

Directly connected to your business bank account or online business account, business debit cards are a seamless way to purchase services and goods for your company’s daily operations. As compared to credit cards that allow businesses to borrow funds up to a specific limit, debit cards draw funds directly from the business’s available balance.

Debit card transaction fees are usually lower than credit card fees, and there are no late payment charges to worry about. These lower costs can add up to big savings, especially for businesses with tight budgets.

Key features to look for in a business debit card

Before getting new business debit card, there are several factors that you should consider:

Fees and charges

A card might appear free at first glance, but hidden costs can add up quickly. Always read the fine print. Pay close attention to fees for issuing new cards, international transaction fees, and the monthly or annual fees associated with the business account linked to the card.

Cashback and rewards

Many top business debit cards in New Zealand offer cashback and rewards. Look at what kind of cashback they offer and how you can make the most of it based on how your business spends money.

Automated expense management

If you plan to give team members their own cards, choose a business debit card that offers automated expense tracking and reconciliation. It saves time, improves accuracy, helps prevent fraud and gives you better control over team spending.

Spend control

You should be able to set up spending limits and control for every business card that gets issued. Spend controls allow you to prevent overspending and ensure that employees only use the company funds for approved expenses.

Security

Look for debit cards for businesses that offer security features such as two-factor authentication and 3D Secure for online transactions. You should also be able to freeze/unfreeze cards instantly and monitor transactions in real time.

Support for international payments

The business card should support international transactions in multiple currencies and offer competitive exchange rates.

Top business debit cards in New Zealand

1. World Card

The World Card is a multi-currency debit card that lets you pay in 150+ currencies wherever Mastercard is accepted. You can get up to 20 World Cards for your company at no additional cost and set spend limits for each card.

The World Card is linked to your World Account, a multi-currency account that lets you set up local currency accounts in 15+ currencies–each with a unique account number and bank code.

When you use the World Card to make payments in 15 supported currencies (such as USD, AUD, GBP and EUR), there are zero foreign exchange fees (as long as you have sufficient balances in your account in the supported currencies). For payments in all the other currencies, a competitive exchange rate applies.

Pros of the World Card include:

Zero foreign exchange fees when spending from local balances
Issue 20+ cards at no extra cost for your team members and employees
Set spending limits for each card
Zero charges for signing up for a World Account or receiving payments into it
Automated account reconciliation and expense management
Earn 1% cashback on monthly spend, always*.

*Cashback promotions are subject to change at any time. *T&Cs apply

	World Card fees
Card	Free (up to 20)
Account linked to the card	Free
International transaction fees	– 15 major currencies (e.g. USD, GBP, EUR, CNH, AUD): Zero, as long as you have enough balance in that currency – Other WorldFirst supported currencies: WorldFirst foreign exchange rate fee applies – WorldFirst For unsupported currencies: Mastercard exchange rate + WorldFirst margin of up to 1.5% (for Mastercard’s exchange rates, refer to their currency conversion calculator)

2. ANZ Business Visa Debit Card

The ANZ Business Visa Debit Card allows Kiwi businesses to pay for expenses online, in-store, or overseas. It is also compatible with Apple Pay and other digital wallets. The card is issued in the company’s name and you’ll need an eligible ANZ business account to get the card ¹.

Pros and cons of the ANZ Business Visa Debit Card

Pros	Cons
Zero fees for the card ¹ Works domestically and internationally Card controls available through the ANZ app ¹	You need an eligible ANZ business account to apply for the card, which has a NZD 8.5 monthly fee (No monthly fees for 2 years if you’re eligible for Business Start-up package)² No cashback offers or employee card support mentioned Up to 1.3% charged for international transactions ³

	ANZ Business Visa Debit Card fees
Card	Free ¹
Account linked to the card	NZD 8.5 ²
International transaction fees	Up to 1.3% ³

3. ASB Visa Debit for Business

The ASB Visa Debit for Business card allows businesses to handle day-to-day purchases, subscriptions, and expenses ⁴. With contactless and digital wallet support along with ASB’s Card Tracker, it can be a good option for small businesses and startups ⁴.

Pros and cons of the ASB Visa Debit for Business card

Pros	Cons
No annual card fee ⁴ No monthly fees for the ASB business account linked to the card ⁴ Works domestically and internationally ⁴	No cashback offers or employee card support mentioned Up to 2.1% charged for international transactions ⁵ No support for employee cards mentioned

	ASB Visa debit card for business
Card	Free ⁴
Account linked to the card	Free ⁴
International transaction fees	Up to 2.1% ⁵

4. Kiwibank Visa Debit Card for Business

The Kiwibank Visa Debit Card for Business can be linked to the bank’s Business Edge account and it works globally wherever Visa is accepted ⁶. It also supports contactless payments and fraud protection. To get a Kiwibank business account and a card, the director of the company must be a New Zealand citizen or reside in New Zealand ⁷.

Pros and cons of the Kiwibank Visa Debit Card for Business

Pros	Cons
Card fee is waived for the first year ⁶ Works domestically and internationally ⁶ Support for mobile wallets ⁶	No cashback offers or employee card support mentioned Up to 2.5% charged for international transactions ⁶ You can’t get a Kiwibank debit card if your business requires multiple signatories to make transactions ⁶

	Kiwibank Visa Debit Card for Business
Card	Free for the first year, then NZD 10 per year ⁶
Account linked to the card	NZD 5 ⁷
International transaction fees	Up to 2.5% ⁶

5. Airwallex Borderless Card

Airwallex Borderless Card is a Visa-powered multi-currency debit card that supports payments in multiple currencies with no foreign exchange fees in 10 supported currencies (if there are sufficient funds available) ¹⁰. Airwallex business account holders can get company and employee cards – each with spending controls ¹¹.

Pros and cons of the Airwallex Borderless card

Pros	Cons
Ability to spend from multi-currency funds ⁸ No foreign exchange fees in 10 supported currencies ¹⁰ Company and employee cards are available ¹¹	Expense management tools are available but only on higher plans ⁹ The number of cards available per account depends on the pricing plan you choose ⁹ No cashback offers available

Airwallex Borderless Card ⁹

Card

Free

Account linked to the card

NZ 0 to NZD 499 per month

International transaction fees

0.5% for USD, HKD, CNY, AUD, EUR, GBP, CAD, SGD, CHF, NZD and JPY; 1% for all other currencies

No charges if you have an existing balance in the purchase currency ¹⁰
In case of insufficient funds, the base currency funds are used to make the transaction and a currency conversion fee is charged ¹⁰
Foreign transfer fees and currency conversion fees apply

6. Wise Business Debit Card

Wise Business debit card is powered by Mastercard and supports over 40+ currencies ¹². You can get up to three virtual multi-currency debit cards for your team at no additional cost. For more virtual cards, you’ll have to remove and replace the existing ones ¹⁴.

Pros and cons of the Wise Business card

Pros	Cons
Supports 40+ currencies ¹² Ability to spend from multi-currency funds	While the card is free, Wise Business account has a one-time fee of NZD 40 ¹² Only three virtual cards are allowed at a time ¹⁴ No cashback offers

	Wise Business Card ¹³
Card	Free
Account linked to the card	NZD 40 one-time fee ¹²
International transaction fees	If you have available funds in the same currency: Zero If you don’t have sufficient funds in the same currency: Currency conversion fee starting at 0.23%

Top business debit cards in New Zealand – Comparison

Card	Card fee	Monthly account fee	International transaction fees	Multi- currency support	Employee/ additional cards	Cashback/ perks
World Card	✅ Free	✅ Free	✅ 0% in supported currencies with balance ⚠️ Up to 1.5% if conversion is required	✅ Yes	✅ Up to 20 free cards ✅ Spend limits available	✅ 1% cashback on all international spend
ANZ Business Visa Debit	✅ Free	❌ NZD 8.5 (No monthly fees for 2 years if you’re eligible for Business Start-up package)	⚠️Up to 3%	❌ No	❌ Not mentioned	❌ None
ASB Visa Debit	✅ Free	✅ Free	⚠️ Up to 2.1%	❌ No	❌ Not mentioned	❌ None
Kiwibank Visa Debit	⚠️ Free 1st year, then NZD 10	❌ NZD 5	⚠️ Up to 2.5%	❌ No	❌ Not mentioned	❌ None
Airwallex Borderless Card	✅ Free	⚠️ NZD 0–499 (based on plan)	✅ 0% in 10 currencies with balance⚠️ 0.5–1% if conversion	✅ Yes	⚠️ Based on pricing plan	❌ None
Wise Business Card	✅ Free	⚠️ NZD 40 one-time setup fee	✅ 0% with same-currency balance⚠️ From 0.23% if conversion is required	✅ Yes	⚠️ Up to 3 virtual cards only	❌ None

Fees checked in June 2025

Find the right debit card for business

Choosing the right business debit card in New Zealand depends on your company’s size, spending habits, and international payment needs. If you frequently deal with overseas suppliers or clients, a multi-currency card with low or no foreign exchange fees could help reduce costs and simplify accounting.

Before making a decision, evaluate the total cost of ownership, including any account fees, and weigh them against the benefits each card offers for your specific business use case.

Sources

1. https://www.anz.co.nz/business/accounts-and-cards/business-visa-debit-card/
2. https://www.anz.co.nz/business/accounts-and-cards/business-accounts/current-account/
3. https://www.anz.co.nz/content/dam/anzconz/documents/rates-fees-agreements/ANZ-fees-charges.pdf
4. https://www.asb.co.nz/business-banking/business-visa-debit-card.html
5. https://www.asb.co.nz/content/dam/asb/documents/business-banking/2025/asb-guide-to-business-banking-fees-1-april-2025.pdf
6. https://www.kiwibank.co.nz/business-banking/accounts-cards/everyday-accounts/visa-debit-card/
7. https://www.kiwibank.co.nz/business-banking/accounts-cards/everyday-accounts/business-edge/
8. https://www.airwallex.com/nz/business-account/cards
9. https://www.airwallex.com/nz/pricing
10. https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/900003301566-What-is-the-automatic-conversions-for-cards
11. https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4970990380943-How-do-I-choose-between-a-Company-Card-or-Employee-Card
12. https://wise.com/nz/business/card
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Rick Hill has worked in payments and financial services for the past nine years. He began his career at a large institutional bank and has since worked across startups and scaleups. Over the past four years, his experience with e-commerce retailers has led him to believe that WorldFirst will be crucial in helping brands expand globally by demystifying the complexities of entering new markets.

Rick Hill

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Head of Sales ANZ at WorldFirst

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