Spotlight Blog

On our minds, at the checkout and in the news. Read all about our journey with Debut.

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Tag On the Bus, Train or Ferry with Debut Mastercard in Auckland

Now you can use your Debut Mastercard to board public transportation in Auckland.

Explore Debut – Banking Shaped By You

A Quick Look at Debut

Explore some of the nifty reasons to try Debut in this short movie. Sign up for free and try it today.

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Questions from the Debut Community

We dive into common topics and questions from the community, discussing ID verification, cards, bank transfers, our approach to fees and more.

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A quick guide to easily top up your Debut account

Debut is your ultimate financial companion, simplifying your spending, budget management, and savings growth. Keeping your account topped up is just as easy.

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Reach your savings goals faster

Ditch the debt and embrace your goals with Debut's Savings Sheds – the smart way to save for a brighter financial future.

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Rounding: The effortless way to boost your savings

Rounding in Debut takes the hard work out of saving. Grow your savings a little or a lot every time you spend.

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Unlock the power of your Debut Ora Card instantly

Sign up for Debut and instantly use your digital debit card for secure, convenient payments on your phone or online. It's the fast, easy way to start banking.

Debut is the best way to save, track, budget and understand your money.

We’re doing something that’s never been done in New Zealand. We’re building a bank carefully, thoughtfully and with feedback from our customers. This is only the beginning. Money stored with Debut is held in a secure trust in a registered AA- rated NZ-based bank.