Following the announcement on 21 August 2026 that the API Centre will close, we are no longer accepting new Community Contributor memberships or providing new members with access to the API Centre sandbox.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Hīkina Whakatutuki (MBIE) is now responsible for Aotearoa New Zealand's regulated open banking framework. Organisations interested in participating in open banking should refer to MBIE's guidance on accreditation, compliance and participation requirements: Guidance, compliance and enforcement | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.
Payments NZ continues to offer membership opportunities for organisations that wish to participate in and contribute to the wider payments ecosystem. To learn more about Payments NZ membership, visit Membership | Payments NZ.