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The name and client number for whom the debt is being paid.
The Visa or MasterCard details on the card being used:
- name of the person on the card
- card number
- expiry date
- card verification number
The amount in New Zealand dollars that is being paid.

Note: Credit cards can incur interest charges. We have better payment options if you live in New Zealand.

Ways to repay from New Zealand

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Cheque payment

You can pay using an overseas cheque. This can be a personal or bank cheque in any currency and we will do the conversion for you.

Make the cheque out to ‘Work and Income'.
Write your name and your client number on the back of the cheque (or attach your bar coded advice slip).
Send your cheque to:

National Crown Revenue
PO Box 31 344
Lower Hutt 5040
New Zealand

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Bank draft

A bank draft is like a cheque which is issued by a bank. A bank draft can be in any currency and we will do the conversion for you.

Get the bank to make the draft out to ‘Work and Income'.
Write your name and client number on the back of the bank draft (or attach your bar coded advice slip).
Send your bank draft to:

National Crown Revenue
PO Box 31 344
Lower Hutt 5040
New Zealand

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Payments on your behalf

You may be able to arrange for someone living in New Zealand to make payments on your behalf, for example a family member or friend.

You will need to ask the person to make sure that:

Your name and client number are clearly shown on the payment slip (your client number is printed on any letters you receive from us).
If the payment is going to be a regular one, email our Collections Unit and let us know:
- how much you will be paying
- how the payments will be made (ways to repay from New Zealand)
- frequency of payment
- start date of payments

collections_unit@msd.govt.nz

Put your last name and client number in the subject line.

We will not be able to discuss your personal information with your representative unless you have completed the 'Appointment of an Agent' form allowing us to do this.

Appointment of an Agent (PDF 262.22KB)

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Telegraphic transfer

Payment can be made to:

Name of bank: Westpac
Branch: NZ Government branch
Account name: Work and Income Debtors Payment Account
Account details: 03-0049-0006243-025
SWIFT Code: WPACNZ2W

Write your name and client number on the Telegraphic Transfer form.
Keep your receipts for your records.
Email our Collections Unit and let us know:
- how much you will be paying
- frequency of payment
- start date of payments.

collections_unit@msd.govt.nz

Put your last name and client number in the subject line.

Your bank may charge you for this service.

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Extra payment options from Australia

Payments made at Westpac bank branches in Australia

Email our Collections Unit and we will send you personalised deposit slips that will allow us to correctly identify you and make sure your payments are credited to your record.

You can make payments at any Westpac branch throughout Australia.

Keep your receipts for your records.

collections_unit@msd.govt.nz

Put your last name and client number in the subject line.

Automatic payments within Australia

Download and print the Automatic Payments form below (or set up a regular internet banking payment).
Fill in your bank details in the payer details.
Fill in your account details.
Choose the frequency and start date for payments.
Write client number after the D in the payee details.
Take the form to your bank.
Email our Collections Unit and let us know:
- how much you will be paying,
- frequency of payment
- start date of payments.