Withdrawing your KiwiSaver at retirement

Withdrawing your KiwiSaver savings at retirement

KiwiSaver provides flexibility to help you manage, grow and enjoy your savings in retirement.

Thinking about withdrawing?

If you've decided you would like to access your ASB KiwiSaver Scheme savings for living expenses, bills or even that long awaited holiday, there are three ways you can withdraw your money:

"Pay" yourself regularly from your ASB KiwiSaver Scheme savings

Just set up a regular retirement withdrawal to get fortnightly, monthly or quarterly payments. A $100 minimum applies for each withdrawal.

Make a partial one-off lump sum withdrawal

If you need some of your savings for unexpected bills, a holiday or you want cash on hand, complete the ASB KiwiSaver Scheme retirement withdrawal form.

Close your ASB KiwiSaver Scheme account by withdrawing all your savings

The ASB KiwiSaver Scheme is a simple, low cost way to invest and if you wanted to use it in the future you would need to open a new account.

What's the best way to use KiwiSaver in retirement

If you can, it's a good idea to think about using your KiwiSaver account as an investment even past retirement. If you don't need to withdraw your entire balance at 65, the ASB KiwiSaver Scheme is a low cost investment option that can potentially earn greater returns than a savings account or term deposit. You can still make regular or one-off withdrawals to provide yourself with an income once you’re eligible to withdraw.

Check out our guide on making the most of your KiwiSaver savings at retirement.

Am I eligible to withdraw?

You need to be at least 65 years old to be able to start withdrawing from your KiwiSaver account.

For members who joined KiwiSaver before 1 July 2019, there was previously a requirement for you to be a member for 5 years before being able to start making withdrawals. You are now able to start making withdrawals anytime from 65 however you may miss out on future Government and employer contributions.

How do I make a withdrawal?

Fill in the appropriate application form
Return it to us via post, email a scanned copy to retire@asb.co.nz, or return it to an ASB branch
We aim to process partial withdrawal requests within five to seven business days, and full account closure requests within 8 to 10 business days

First time making a retirement withdrawal?

To set up a regular withdrawal, or withdraw some or all of your savings, all you need to do is complete the initial withdrawal application form and sign the statutory declaration in front of a suitable witness.

Please note, if you were already 65 when you joined KiwiSaver, you do not need to complete a statutory declaration, so please use the subsequent withdrawal application form below.

Initial withdrawal application form

Looking to withdraw again?

If you've already withdrawn some of your KiwiSaver savings in the past , or if you joined KiwiSaver when you were already 65, you don’t need to complete a statutory declaration. You'll have the option to specify a new regular withdrawal, request a one-off payment, or request the full closure of your account.

Subsequent withdrawal application form

Closing your ASB KiwiSaver Scheme Account

If you want to close your KiwiSaver account and be paid out the full balance of your account, this process takes 8 to 10 business days. We need to involve Inland Revenue in the closure and make sure that you receive all the contributions you're entitled to. Remember - once you've withdrawn all your savings, your ASB KiwiSaver Scheme account will be closed. The ASB KiwiSaver Scheme is a simple, low cost way to invest and if you wanted to use it in the future you would need to open a new account.

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Interests in the ASB KiwiSaver Scheme (Scheme) are issued by ASB Group Investments Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASB Bank Limited (ASB). ASB provides Scheme administration and distribution services. No person guarantees interests in the Scheme. Interests in the Scheme are not deposits or other liabilities of ASB. They are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of income and principal invested. For more information see the ASB KiwiSaver Scheme Product Disclosure Statement available from this website and the register of offers of financial products at www.disclose-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz (search for ASB KiwiSaver Scheme).