Top tips and travel essentials
Ready for a holiday? Here are some quick tips for you.
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Funding your holiday
Saving for it
Saving up to pay for a dream holiday is a great idea. If you'd like help with saving, check our savings account options. You can even name your savings account to where you want to go, such as 'Fiji holiday', or 'Vancouver trip'. That way, you'll help to keep your savings goal top of mind.
Borrowing
An ASB Personal Loan is an easy way to fund your air fares, accommodation, car rentals and other expenses. Find out more or apply here. ASB FastNet Classic internet banking customers, apply here.
You could also use your ASB Visa credit card to pay for some or all of your travel. ASB Visa Platinum Rewards cardholders who use their credit card to pay for at least 50% of their overseas return travel tickets could receive up to 90 days travel insurance.
There are also other ways to activate. Check ASB Visa Platinum Rewards.
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Before you take-off
Organise travel insurance
If you are an ASB Visa Platinum Rewards cardholder and you have activated the travel insurance, you may already be covered for overseas travel insurance under your credit card travel insurance policy.
ASB Visa Platinum Rewards cardholders, check your policy details to see how you can activate your cover.
Vaccinations
Consider having vaccinations if you are travelling to a country where they are recommended. You can find more information at Holiday Health. If you have any concerns please talk to your doctor.
Sort out your travel money
It's a good idea to take different methods of payment with you when you travel; an ASB credit card, and/or an ASB Visa Debit card are a great place to start.
Set up automatic bill payments
Set up automatic payments for your regular bills, so you can relax and know they will be paid on time whilst you are away. Many ASB customers do this in FastNet Classic internet banking.
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Travel money
Use a debit or credit card
A debit card is a good way to keep track of your spending, and you can use it to withdraw money from ATMs. Find out more about an ASB Visa Debit card.
You can use an ASB Visa credit card for purchases; if your card is enrolled for True Rewards, you will also earn True Rewards dollars; our Rewards cards will also earn you True Reward dollars on a variety of purchases such as your hotel stay or on the wonderful mementos of your trip.
If you use your ASB debit or credit card in an overseas ATM, please note that fees will apply for this service.
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Safe travelling checklist
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Extra travel tips
Managing your money while you are away
ASB customers, if you need to check your balance, you can access FastNet Classic internet banking from anywhere you can get online, (avoid doing this from an internet café if possible for security reasons). Or access ASB Mobile on your smartphone or other web-connected mobile. Be aware of the data roaming charges though.
Any questions?
Please feel free to call us on 0800 925 566, or pop into any ASB Branch, we would enjoy helping you.
Safe travels!
Apply for an ASB Personal Loan
For ASB Personal Loans and ASB Visa Debit. ASB's lending criteria, terms and eligibility criteria apply. Minimum loan amount $2,000.
ASB's lending criteria and terms apply. ASB Rewards Programme Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the ASB Visa Platinum Travel Insurance Policy for full details. If you are 76 years of age or over, you are not eligible for cover under the base policy, but may be able to purchase Mature Age Cover to receive travel insurance benefits. Other exclusions or limitations apply.
