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Exchange Settlement Account System

How to apply for ESAS access

Find out about the ESAS application requirements, processes and costs.

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Step 1

Read about the application process

This information is for all applicants and explains the requirements, timeframes and costs, how to submit an application, and how to contact us if you need help applying. 

Information for all applicants

Step 2

Use the flowchart to determine your applicant category

The ESAS access criteria use business activities to define 5 types of entities that can apply for access to ESAS. The application process will vary for each.

You can use the chart to determine your applicant category and get the right application information for your entity.

View the flowchart (JPEG, 482 KB)

Step 3

Get additional application information 

Click the relevant tile below to get additional application information specific to your category.

What you need to know

If you're a licensed deposit taker

What you need to know about applying for ESAS if you’re a registered bank or licensed non-bank deposit taker (NBDT) in New Zealand.

If you're a payment service provider

What you need to know about applying for ESAS if you’re a payment service provider.

If you're an overseas deposit taker

What you need to know about applying for ESAS if you’re an overseas deposit taker.

If you're a market maker

What you need to know about applying for ESAS if you’re a market maker.

If you're a designated FMI

What you need to know about applying for ESAS if you’re a designated Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI).

When you should contact us

Please contact us to discuss the best option for your situation if you're:

  • not sure how you want to use ESAS or which applicant category applies to you 
  • thinking about changing your business model or using ESAS differently in the future – whether you’re a current ESAS member or considering applying for access 
  • unsure whether your application should reflect your current or future intended use of ESAS
  • carrying on a business activity that is not covered by the access criteria.

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