Cook Islands - Currency & Exchange

CURRENCY AND BANKING 

The denomination of currency used in the Cook Islands is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). The Westpac Bank in Avarua opens weekdays from 9am – 3pm and on Saturdays from 9am – 11am. The Westpac branch in Aitutaki opens Wednesdays from 9.30am – 3pm. The ANZ Bank also located in Avarua is open Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 3:00pm and Friday 9am – 4pm. EFTPOS or ATM machines are available at both ANZ and Westpac Banks on Rarotonga/Aitutaki, and also at major stores and restaurants. Debit cards can also be used for ATM cash transactions. In addition visitors can exchange travellers cheques and principal currencies at larger stores and hotels. Westpac also provides banking facilities at the airport for currency exchange and cashing of travellers’ cheques. It is open for the arrival and departure of all international flights. Major credit cards are accepted throughout the island at most shops and restaurants. Cash advances on major credit cards accepted. Cash can also be exchanged and transferred at Western Union Money Transfer Service in town. 

You can view the current rate of exchange of the New Zealand dollar here.