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Payments and settlement systems

Ngā utu

Banks and financial market participants use the payment and settlement systems we provide to process transactions.

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NZClear

NZClear provides the financial markets with clearing and settlement services for high-value debt securities and equities.

Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS)

ESAS is a designated payments and settlement system used by banks and other approved financial organisations.

Our role in money and payments

We're looking for improvements in payment systems to better support the use of money and its pivotal roles in the financial system, economy, and society.

Our work in payments