Payments NZ Limited is a governance organization that plays a crucial role in New Zealand's payment system. As the governing body for the country's core payment systems, they work closely with the industry to shape the future direction of payments in New Zealand. Their vision is to create a world-class payments system that empowers Aotearoa New Zealand.

Payments NZ manages three core payment clearing systems: Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS), Consumer Electronic Clearing System (CECS), and High Value Clearing System (HVCS). These systems ensure efficient and secure exchange of payments between financial institutions and their customers. In addition to their governance role, Payments NZ actively encourages new participants to join their clearing systems and facilitates interoperability between participants.

They also take the lead in strategic industry initiatives and provide thought leadership on key industry challenges. Through forums, events, and their premier conference The Point, they foster collaboration and innovation within the payments ecosystem. Payments NZ's commitment to a world-class payments system is underpinned by their dedicated team, participants, members, and board of directors.

ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Citibank, HSBC, Kiwibank, TSB Bank, and Westpac are their esteemed shareholders. With their expertise and industry-wide collaboration, Payments NZ is driving transformative change in New Zealand's payments landscape