Are you heading off abroad soon? Or do you need to send or receive money from a loved one abroad? No1 Currency is the foreign exchange expert and the newest brand to take up residence at Shore City Takapuna.

No1 Currency offers currency exchange and international money transfers through Western Union. We caught up with Shore local David Kim from No1 Currency at their newly opened kiosk in the mall... 

“This is our brand new kiosk and we’ve only been open for a few weeks now so customers are still finding out that we’re here, says David. "But the feedback we’ve had so far has been great as we’re the only currency exchange provider in the mall. We also don’t charge any commission and we focus on trying to the give the best rates around, so that’s a real pull for customers.”

Convenience and a value for money service is what the public want in a currency exchange provider, and No1 currency seems to understand that. They offer 40+ currencies and stock over 15 in the branch at all times. If you visit their website - no1currency.co.nz - you can place your currency order online (at an even better rate) then collect & pay for it in store. You’ll get a text when your order is ready for pick up, and it's normally within one working day.

No1 Currency also offers international money transfers through Western Union, which is the world’s best-known money transfer service. David says: “Our customer base is so diverse it's amazing. I love meeting with people from different communities and backgrounds, it’s the part of the job that I really enjoy, they really do come from all over the world and I help them to send or receive money from their family and friends abroad.” Western Union has recently slashed its fees on money transfers. Now you can send money across the world for as little as $4. 

According to No1 Currency's General Manager, Sam Fisiinaua, the new Shore City site is a dream fit. “We’re delighted with the opening of our kiosk in Shore City Shopping Centre, bringing customer focused currency exchange services to the North Shore community. We believe our services fit right in with the diverse and affluent communities of the Shore and look forward to growing our relationship with this community in the years to come.” 

No1 Currency is part of Fexco, a multi-national financial and business solutions provider, with operations in 29 countries worldwide including the Pacific. You can visit No1 Currency at their kiosk located on level 1 of the mall, next to the information desk.