UnionPay services since    April, 2006

Local service hotline:  0-800-450-831 (landline)


In New Zealand, UnionPay cards are accepted at 90,000  merchants and 90% ATMs.

  • UnionPay POS Acceptance in New Zealand
    1)    Major Airports
    •    Auckland International Airport:
    o    Shopping: Around 95% of retail merchants accept UnionPay Card, including Aelia, Discovery, Coach, TUMI, Icebreaker,All Blacks, Merino Collection, Mountain Jade, MAC, Victoria’s Secret, Relay, Whittaker’s …
    o    Food & Drinks: KFC, McDonald's, Hayama Sushi, Silk Road, Popo Dumplings, TANK, Dunkin’ Donuts…
    o    Services: Telecom service providers Spark and Vodafone, Europcar, Thrifty Car Rental, iSite…
    •    Christchurch International Airport
    o    Aelia Duty Free, Global Culture, The Remarkable Sweet Shop, Relay, Vodafone…
    •    Queenstown International Airport
    o    Global Culture, Icebreaker, Edmund Hillary, Patagonia Cafe, Vodafone…
    2)    Shopping
    •    Duty Free: DFS T Galleria, Aelia…
    •    Brand Store: LV, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Chanel,Bulgari ,VCA,Tiffany & Co;
    •    Jewellery Shop: Partridge Jewellers, Michael Hill, Walker & Hall, Pandora…
    •    Supermarket:
    o    Mainstream supermarkets
    - All Countdown in the New Zealand
    - New World (Metro Queen Street, Mt Roskill, Remuera, Howick, Hillcrest Hamilton, Wellington City, Kaikoura, Nelson City, Hokitika, Fendalton CHCH, Durham Street CHCH, Stanmore CHCH, Wigram CHCH, Centre City Dunedin…)
    - PAK N SAVE (Albany,Wairau Park, Silverdale, Sylvia Park, Manukau, Taupo, Gisborne, Upper Hutt, Blenheim, Hornby, Queenstown…)
    - Four Square (Te Anau, Tekapo, Akaroa, Fairlie, Alpine…)
    o    Asian supermarkets:
    - Chinese Supermarket: all TAI PING stores, Da Hua (Albany,Northcote, Mt Eden, Panmure), Lim Chhour (K Road, Mt Albert, Manukau), Fresh & Save (Albany, Hillcrest), NJK Asian Supermarket, YummyMart, Tofu Shop
    - Japanese Supermarket: Japan Mart
    - Korean Supermarket: Wang Food Market
    •    Gift Shops/Pharmacies: Chemist Warhouse, Aotea Gifts, Unichem, Life Pharmacy
    3)    Entertainment
    •    North Island: Auckland Sky Tower, Agrodome Farm, Polynesian Spa, Hell’s Gate, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs…
    •    South Island: NZONE Skydive, Skyline, Wanaka Skydive, Real Journeys (TSS Earnslaw Cruises, Milford Sound Cruises…), Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters…
    4)    Accommodation
    •    SKYCITY, SkyCity Grand, Hilton, Sofitel, Park Hyatt Auckland, Novotel, Grand Millennium, Crown Plaza, Cordis, Heritage, QT, Rydges, Oaks, Ibis, YHA…
    5)    Transportation
    •    Car Rental: Thrifty, Apex, Ace, Europcar, Omega, Yesaway…
    •    Taxi:About 90% of New Zealand taxis can accept UnionPay Card
    •    Petrol Station: All Z service stations, some Caltex, some GAS
    6)    Food & Drinks
    •    International Chain: Mcdonalds, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Sals Authentic New York Pizza …
    •    Local Specialty: All SKYCITY restaurants and bars (Depot, Orbit…), Fergburger, Skyline Stratosfare, Flame Bar & Grill, Giapo, Miann, White + Wong's, Angus Steak House, AMANO, Better Burger…
    •    Classic Chinese Restaurants: Live Fish, Grand Harbour, Zen E Private Kitchen, Grand Park Chinese Seafood Restaurant, Dragon Boat Restaurant, Seafood Paradise, China Yum Char Restaurant, Lao Guang Zhou Hotpot, Xiao Long Kan Hotpot…

    UnionPay Online Acceptance in New Zealand
    There are around 1500 websites or APPs in New Zealand accepting UnionPay Online Payment.
    1)    Tourist Sights:
    Hobbiton, AJ Hackett Bungy, NZONE Skydive, Te Puia, Attractions under Ngai Tahu group, Whale Watch KAIKOURA, WETA Workshop, Snow Planet…
    2)    Accommodation/Transportation:
    YHA, Apex Car Rental, Railbus, Luxury Airport Shuttles…
    3)    Online shopping:
    The Mall (AKL Airport), David Jones, Karen Walker, Michael Hill Jeweller, Noel leeming, PB Tech, Glengarry Wines, The Good Wine Co, ibuy Pharmacy, Hungry Panda APP...
    4)    Others:
    The University of Auckland, The University of Victoria, New Zealand Immigration, OrbitProtect International Student Insurance…

        Tips:
    •    If an account needs to be selected at POS terminals, for Debit Card please select ‘Cheque’ or ‘Saving’, for Credit Card please select ‘Credit’.
    •    When using co-branded cards, you may not be able to choose UnionPay as the routing option at some merchants. Therefore, you are advised to use UnionPay cards with card number starting with 62 so as to be benefited from the special offers and services provided by UnionPay.
    •    Due to the purchase limits for credit card consumption, it is recommended to use UnionPay debit cards for large luxury related transactions, as they are subject only to the limit of the balance of the card. Please consult your issuer on the possible cap on the transaction amount.

  • POS acceptance
    In New Zealand, UnionPay cards can be used in more than 90% ATMs and over 90,000 merchants, which can basically meet needs of cardholders for daily cash withdrawal and credit card consumption. UnionPay cardholders can also participate in various preferential activities and enjoy the rights of UnionPay in the current period. Enjoy surprises all the time.UnionPay POS Acceptance in New Zealand.

    (1) Catering
    Chain brands: McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, Sals New York Pizza, TANK, Coffee Club…
    Local specialty dining: All SKYCITY restaurants (Depot, Orbit 360, etc.), Giapo Ice Cream, Miann, WhiteandWongs, AMANO, Burger Fuel, Queenstown Fergburger, Sky Line Cable Car, Flame Bar & Grill, Patagonia Chocolates…
    Classic Chinese restaurant: Grand Harbour, Grand Park Chinese Seafood, Dragon Boat, The Sea Food Paradise, Guangzhou Hotpot, Dalongyi Hotpot, Xiaolongkan Chinese Hotpot, Zen e Private Kitchen, Sum Made…
    (2) Shopping
    Department stores: Commercial Bay, Westfield, Farmers, Smith & Caughey’s, David Jones…
    Duty Free/Brands: DFS T Galleria, Aelia Duty Free, Relay Duty Free, The Mall Auckland Airport,LV,Gucci,Prada,Dior,Chanel,Bulgari ,VCA,Tiffany & Co,Coach,Hugo Boss,Kate Spade,All Blacks,Mountain Jade,MAC,Montblanc…
    Jewellery Shop: Partridge Jewellers, Michael Hill, Walker & Hall, Pandora…
    Gifts/Cosmeceuticals: Chemist Warehouse, Aotea Gifts, Unichem, Life Pharmacy…
    Outdoor fashion: Kathmandu, Icebreaker, Macpac, Karen Walker, Allbirds, UGG, North Face…
    Supermarket: Countdown,PAK N SAVE, TAI PING,Jadan,Da Hua,Lim Chhour, Fresh & Save,YummyMart,Tofu Shop, Japan Mart
    Domestic Appliance:Briscoes,Harvey Norman,The Warehouse,Noel Leeming,PB Tech…
    Winery: Well-known wineries such as Cloudy Bay, Felton Road, Villa Maria, etc., and well-known wine shops such as Glengarry Wines, Good Wine, Liquor Land, Super Liquor, etc...
    (3) Accommodation
    Starred hotels: SKYCITY, SkyCity Grand, Hilton, Sofitel, Novotel, Millennium, Crowne Plaza, Hyatt, Cordis, Heritage, QT, Rydges, Oaks, etc…
    Budget Hotels: ibis, Fino Hotel & Suites, etc…
    (4) Transportation
    Car rental: Hertz, Thrifty, Apex, Ace, Europcar, Omega, Yesaway, Railbus, Luxury Airport Shuttles
    Taxi: Blue Bubble, Co-Operative Taxi, etc.
    Gas stations: Z, BP), Caltex (part), GAS (part)
    Parking: Wilson Parking(part)
    Water/Electricity/Communications: Watercare, Spark, One NZ, 2Degree
    Other services: New Zealand Immigration, major universities such as Auckland University, Victoria University, etc., major private schools such as ACG, Kings, etc., Orbit Protect International Student Insurance
    (5) Entertainment
    North Island: Auckland Sky Tower, Agrodome Farm, Polynesian Spa, Hell’s Gate, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, Hobbiton Movie set Tours, Weta Workshop, Snow Planet…
    South Island: NZONE Skydive, Skyline, Wanaka Skydive, Real NZ (TSS Earnslaw Cruises, Milford Sound Cruises…), Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, Whale Watch Kaikura…
    Cinemas: Events Cinemas, Hoyts, Academy, Lido
    KTV: ACE, V Music, Party World
    (6)Online - Supports PayPal, Stripe, Adyen, and Windcave gateway merchants
    Visa application: Immigration Bureau official website
    Service fee: PayPlus, Kindo 
    University tuition fees: The University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, Auckalnd University of Technology
    Shopping: The Mall, DFS, PB Tech, Neol Leeming, Kogan, David Jones, Glengarry Wines, Good Wine
    Food delivery: Uber Eats, Panda Takeaway, TANK
    Unionpay Express Pay: Kunlun International KVB

    Tips
    If an account needs to be selected during withdrawal, for Debit Card please select ‘Cheque’ or ‘Saving’, for Credit Card please select ‘Credit’;
    Some merchants charge surcharge for international card purchases. This is the merchant's behavior. UnionPay does not charge relevant fees to cardholders.
    When using co-branded cards, you may not be able to choose UnionPay as the routing option at some merchants. Therefore, you are advised to use UnionPay cards with card number starting with 62 so as to be benefited from the special offers and services provided by UnionPay.
    Due to the purchase limits for credit card consumption, it is recommended to use UnionPay debit cards for large luxury related transactions, as they are subject only to the limit of the balance of the card.
    UnionPay card exchange rate conversion is a basic exchange rate obtained based on multiple channels and market-oriented principles, excluding any additional fees charged by the card issuer. Please check https://www.unionpayintl.com/cn/rate/ for UnionPay card transaction exchange rate. New Zealand has been carrying out UnionPay exchange rate preferential activities for a long time. Please go to the New Zealand marketing activities section of UnionPay official website for details.

  • UnionPay mobile payment
    UnionPay mobile QuickPass is already supported in this region. You can use UnionPay’s convenient mobile payment at Corporate Cabs taxis, Countdown supermarkets, Pak n Save supermarkets, The Warehouse, McDonald’s, Tank Juice Bar, Smith and Caughey’s and other merchants.
    UnionPay QR code payment

    Some merchants in New Zealand already accepted UnionPay QR code QuickPass. You can enjoy UnionPay’s convenient QR code payment at merchants such as Pak n Save supermarket, DFS, Aotea Gifts, Starbucks, Gong Cha, Aelia and Relay duty-free shops.

  • Cash withdrawal
    For more than 90% ATMs in New Zealand, UnionPay cards are applicable to withdraw local currency or inquire the balance, including all ATMs under Westpac, ANZ, BNZ and Kiwibank.

  • Charges
    For ATM withdrawal in New Zealand, the service charge consists of two parts: 
    (1) For service charge of the card-issuing bank, please consult the issuing bank for specific rates. 
    (2) Service charge of ATM accepting institutions in New Zealand: Some ATMs will charge a withdrawal fee, which is charged by local banks in New Zealand and has nothing to do with UnionPay and the issuing bank.

  • Tips
    For Debit Card please select ‘Cheque’ or ‘Saving’, for Credit Card please select ‘Credit’.
    According to the regulations by China State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the cumulative withdrawal of funds from ATMs using UnionPay cards abroad shall not exceed RMB10,000 equivalent in foreign currency per card per day, and the total amount of bank cards under one's name (including supplementary cards) shall not exceed RMB100,000 equivalent per year.
    Some domestic card-issuing banks may have restrictions on the amount of each withdrawal. Please consult the card-issuing banks for details;
    Some ATMs have a single withdrawal limit. In this case, withdrawals can be made in batches, as long as the accumulated amount does not exceed the limit.