NZD to USD Currency Exchange

Exchange Rates

We update our exchange rates daily to ensure our customers enjoy the best price on the market. Reserve your travel money online to unlock the best exchange rates and 0% commission on your order.

Quick and easy

With Prosegur Change, you can exchange currencies by following 3 simple steps: choose the currency you're after, select the amount needed and the branch where you want to pick up your order. Proceed with the payment and you can come and collect your USD. As simple as that!

Locations

You can find us in city centres of big cities such as Auckland, Queenstown and Wellington. We also have 3 branches located in Wellington Airport to make sure our customer can easily pick up their order before travelling.

Customer service

Enjoy the best customer service with Prosegur Change! Our friendly team is always here to welcome you and assist you with your currency exchange. Join thousands of travellers who have put their trust in us and start exchanging currency now!

1. Lower Exchange Rates

Exchange rates vary daily. By reserving your currency online, you can be sure of benefiting from an advantageous rate and 0% commission. You therefore have more USD than if you exchanged your currencies in a physical bureau de change.

2. Immediate Access to Cash

Having cash on hand before you arrive means you don't have to waste time looking for a bureau de change to exchange your currency once you've arrived in the United States. By exchanging your currency before you leave, you can go straight to your hotel once you've landed.

3. Peace of Mind

Exchanging your NZD to USD before you leave also guarantees a stress-free trip. Focus on your trip and avoid wasting time looking for an exchange office after you arrive in the United States. 

Coins and Banknotes

United States coins in circulation are:

• 1¢ - a penny
• 5¢ - a nickel
• 10¢ - a dime
• 25¢ - a quarter
• 50¢ - half dollar
• $1

United States banknotes are:

• $1
• $2
• $5
• $10
• $20
• $50
• $100

How much USD should I bring to the United States?

Although cards are king in the United States, it is still recommended to bring some cash when travelling to America.

The amount of cash you should bring really depends on your travel style and where you are planning to travel in the country. Tipping is also a big part of American culture and you will need to use cash to do so.

Cash vs Card payment

Card payments are widely accepted almost everywhere in the United States, including small businesses, cafes and taxis. You can use contactless payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay as well.

However, carrying some cash when travelling to the United States is a good idea, as you might need it for: 

• tipping
• small local stores or street vendors
• parking meters or public transport in some cities
• buying food from food trucks or outdoor markets

How does tipping work in the US?

Tipping can be confusing if you're not used to it. However, it's important to bear in mind that tips are very important in the United States. The reason is quite simple: waiters‘ and bartenders’ wages are generally very low (between $2 and $5 an hour), so tips are used to supplement their income.

To determine the amount of the tip, a percentage is generally applied to the total amount of the bill. In restaurants, a standard tip is usually between 15 and 20%. You can go beyond this limit to reward good service.

Also remember to tip when you take a taxi. This is usually between 10 and 20%, and apps usually make it easy to tip your driver after your journey.

If you're not sure of the amount you should tip, just add 20% to your bill. If you're paying on card, tipping with cash is always appreciated as you can be sure that 100% of it will go to the server.

Make sure you always tip when necessary. It's very rude to leave a restaurant without giving a tip. Some establishments will not hesitate to remind you to tip if you have not done so. In very touristy areas such as NYC or Los Angeles, restaurants sometimes automatically apply an 18-20% tip to your bill. So be sure to check before you pay.

How much cash should I bring with me?

The amount of cash you should bring with you really depends on your travel style, the activities you are planning to do and the places you want to visit.

When estimating your budget for a trip to the USA, we advise you to apply 20% of the total amount to determine the amount of cash you will need. This will allow you to tip when you take a taxi or go to a restaurant, for example, to make small purchases (snacks, cafés, etc.) and to be able to pay if your card fails or in places that do not accept other forms of payment.