This table describes holders of money and the type of money that should be sent to us under the Unclaimed Money Act 1971.
Organisation holding the money | Type of money |
---|---|
Accountants/budgeting service |
Trust account balances |
Bank / credit union / credit card company / other banking | Bank accounts ATM retractions Foreign drafts Bank cheques Credit card credits NZ Savings Certificates Errors in calculation or bank charges Money transfer - Drafts not negotiated Other - any other type not listed above |
Debt collection | Over payment of debt Monies for creditors Unidentified payments received Other - any other type not listed above |
Education | Overpayment of fees Other - any other type not listed above |
Employer/employment agency | Wages Holiday back pay Holiday Act back pay Other - any other type not listed above |
Finance / financial services | Overpayment of loans Investments Trade credits Other - any other type not listed above |
Government department / local Authorities | Insurer excess refunds Patients Trust account Accommodation rental bonds and refunds Proceeds of crime Victims reparation payments Trade credits Other - any other type not listed above |
Health | Patients trust funds Medical treatment refunds Other - any other type not listed above |
Insurance / investment | Life insurance policies Other policies Investments Other - any other type not listed above |
Lawyers / Barristers / solicitors / legal | Trust Account balances Overpayment of account Estate Legacy Conveyancing Sundry deposits Other - any other type not listed above |
Limited companies including liquidated companies | Interest Uncashed cheques Foreign exchange values Trade credits and interest Other - any other type not listed above |
Music / book publishers / automotive | Royalties Members dividends Other - any other type not listed above |
Property management rental company / real estate services |
Overpaid rent or bonds Sales Other - any other type not listed above |
Co-operative / society / club / charitable organisation | Development funds Member shares Savings accounts Other - any other type not listed above |
Trust / Estate |
Property Balances Trade credits Other - any other type not listed above |
Utilities | Telephony overpayments Energy (electricity/gas) overpayments Investments and trade credits Bonds Other - any other type not listed above |
Other | Any other type that isn't contained on the above list. |
Last updated:
20 Jul 2023