About us
Payments NZ is the leading governance organisation dedicated to the interoperability, efficiency, safety, openness, and innovation of the payments systems for Aotearoa. Our clearing systems support inter-bank payments exceeding $8 trillion annually, and we lead a progressive, future-focused industry committed to delivering world-class payments for Aotearoa.
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Clearing Systems
Our clearing systems process millions of transactions daily, ensuring funds flow safely and efficiently between banks and businesses. We govern the rules for the core payments systems that underpin a trusted, seamless, and secure flow of money across Aotearoa.
How our clearing systems work
API Centre
The API Centre is accelerating open banking and data sharing in Aotearoa. We provide the frameworks, standards, and tools that enable secure, seamless, and customer-focused innovation across the financial ecosystem.
Explore our API Centre
Payments Direction
Our Payments Direction workstream is shaping the future of the payment systems in Aotearoa. Together with industry, we’re exploring faster, data-rich, and always-on payments to meet the needs of people, businesses, and the economy.
Discover Payments Direction
Industry events
We run regular industry networking events throughout the year to bring people together to listen, learn, share ideas and mingle. You can subscribe to receive invitations to individual events, or register for our biannual payments conference, The Point.
Latest news and insights
Payments NZ company update – August 2026
Our latest company update outlines progress across core payment systems, payments modernisation, open banking, regulatory engagement and industry collaboration, while exploring the trends shaping the future of payments in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Read moreSubmission on RBNZ consultation on access to cash
Payments NZ has submitted feedback to the RBNZ on access to cash, supporting long-term inclusion and resilience outcomes.
Read more 3 Aug 2026Submission on custody of client assets
Payments NZ has submitted feedback on the FMA's review of custody of client assets, supporting clear and coordinated safeguards for customer funds.
Read more 28 Jul 2026Sign up for news
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