Booster Savvy review
Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Booster Savvy suits families seeking a Mastercard debit card with a NZD 0 monthly fee. Its 2% currency conversion fee makes the card more compelling for everyday spending than for frequent foreign currency use. Support is available by phone, email and chat through phone, email and chat.
Key facts
- Best for
- Families wanting a Mastercard debit card without a monthly fee
- Monthly fee
- NZ$0↗
- Currency conversion fee
- 2%↗
- Card type
- Debit↗
- Card network
- Mastercard↗
- Legal entity
- Booster Investment Management Limited↗
- Headquarters
- New Zealand↗
- Support channels
- Phone, Email, Chat↗
- Official website
- booster.co.nz
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
- Elsewhere
Pros and cons
Pros
- The card has a monthly fee of NZD 0.
- It is a debit card on the mastercard network.
- Support is available by phone, email and chat through phone, email and chat.
Cons
- The currency conversion fee is 2%, which can make foreign currency spending more expensive.
Who it suits
- Families who want a Mastercard debit card and value a NZD 0 monthly fee.
- Card users who prefer support by phone, email and chat through phone, email and chat.
Who should look elsewhere
- Wise is worth considering for anyone prioritising its stated monthly fee of £0.
- Bitpanda may suit buyers focused on its stated monthly fee of €0.
Fees
Booster Savvy is a debit card with a monthly fee of NZD 0. Its currency conversion fee is 2%, making the monthly cost attractive for local spending while conversion charges remain relevant for foreign currency use.
How Booster Savvy compares
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Where Booster Savvy is available
- Available
- New Zealand
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Does Booster Savvy charge a monthly fee?+
Booster Savvy has a monthly fee of NZD 0. It operates as a Mastercard debit card, rather than a credit card, and support is available by phone, email and chat through phone, email and chat.
What is the currency conversion fee?+
The currency conversion fee is 2%. This charge applies when card spending involves converting between currencies, so the card may cost more for frequent foreign currency use than for everyday local spending.
What kind of card does Booster Savvy offer?+
Booster Savvy is a debit card on the mastercard network. The card is operated by Booster Investment Management Limited and is based in New Zealand.
How can Booster Savvy customers get support?+
Support is available by phone, email and chat through phone, email and chat. The card is operated by Booster Investment Management Limited, which is based in New Zealand.
Where is Booster Savvy based?+
Booster Savvy is based in New Zealand and is operated by Booster Investment Management Limited. The card uses the mastercard network and functions as a debit card.
How does Booster Savvy compare on monthly fees?+
Booster Savvy has a monthly fee of NZD 0. Monzo Flex has a monthly fee of £0, Wise has £0, and Bitpanda has €0.
Sources
- boostersavvy.co.nz checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card type, Card network, Support channels
“Debit card linked to an investment account”
- booster.co.nz/terms-and-conditions/savvy checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“Booster Investment Management Limited”
- boostersavvy.co.nz/returns-and-fees checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Currency conversion fee, Monthly fee
“an international transaction fee will be charged each time you use your physical or digital card”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.