Payments NZ API

Payments NZ Open Banking Standards

ActiveOpen BankingOceania
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Jurisdiction
New Zealand
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Effective Date
2019
May 1, 2019
Full Compliance
TBD
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Regulator
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Overview

Payments NZ developed the API Centre standards in consultation with the New Zealand government. The standard enables account information and payment initiation services through RESTful APIs. Built on ISO 20022 data elements with JSON format, it provides a framework for secure data sharing between banks and third parties.

Scope & Coverage

AISPIS

Key Requirements

1
ISO 20022 compliance
2
API Centre registration
3
RESTful JSON APIs
4
Consumer consent

Implementation Timeline

Mar 1, 2018
Payments NZ API standards consultation
May 1, 2019
API Centre launched with first standards
Jun 1, 2020
Payment initiation standards released

API Specifications

Technical standards and API specifications for implementing Payments NZ API:

Official Documents & Resources

Key Notes

Market-driven approach with voluntary adoption. API Centre manages standards and provides sandbox environment.

Official Resources

Related Regulations

Other open banking frameworks in Oceania:

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