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How to donate with online banking

We know that many of you like to make direct donations using online banking. Please use the information below to assist you.

  • The Salvation Army bank account is: BNZ 02 0568 0091726 00.
  • Please enter ‘Christmas Appeal‘ under ‘Particulars/Details’ on your online payment form.
  • To enable us to send you a donation receipt, please enter your supporter number (if known) in the ‘Reference’ field on your online payment form. If you are a current supporter of The Salvation Army, you’ll find your 6 or 7-digit supporter number at the top right of any letter we send you. If you do not know your supporter number, email Supporter Engagement & Fundraising with your details and we’ll let you know the number.

Donations by credit card can be made online or by calling 0800 53 00 00.

Become a True Hero by joining our regular donations programme, click here to find out more


The Salvation Army is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registered number CC37312. This means The Salvation Army is exempt from income tax. The Army also has Donee Status from IRD, meaning donations of $5 or more may qualify for a tax credit. The Salvation Army IRD number is: 011-264-190.