Am I able to make international payments and transfers on weekends?

Yes, you can send international payments or make transfers between your NZD and foreign currency accounts in Westpac One and Westpac One Business on weekends.

For payments, the funds will be deducted from your account immediately and the payment is sent the next business day (usually Monday), unless there is a public holiday. 

Transfers on the weekend between your Westpac Foreign Currency Account and your Westpac New Zealand Dollar account will be debited immediately and funds will usually be credited on the next business day. Once submitted, the transfer cannot be cancelled.

Maximum transaction limits apply over weekends and are subject to change.

The exchange rate offered is the Westpac foreign exchange rate, which is based on the market close (5pm Friday EDT/EST New York time). This exchange rate is offered until the market opens on Monday morning at 7am NZT. The exchange rate will be locked in and applied to your payment or transfer when you authorise it.

Learn more about international payments.

• For more check Sending money to or from overseas.
• More payment and transaction how-to guides
• Keep up to date with scams, make sure you trust the person you’re paying and double check their details before you make an overseas payment as the Confirmation of Payee service doesn’t check overseas payments.