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Being a shareholder and having an account with Farmlands also means you'll automatically be given a Farmlands Card. It's a convenient way to purchase goods and services at over 7,000 Card Partner locations throughout New Zealand. While there is a credit-limit on the card, the card itself is not a credit-card and the expectation is that you will pay off your account in full each month.
There is a one-off requirement for you to purchase 500 shares, worth $1 each. This can either be added to your first statement or paid in four instalments, one of $200 then three of $100.
Signing up is an online process and will take about 20-30 minutes to complete. If you're unable to do it in a single session, the form will autosave and you can come back to it later.
Important information IF the application you are applying for is for personal use - For an individual or joint persons opening an account for non-business or domestic purposes. NB: New CCCFA regulations came into effect 1st December 2021, which affects how we process personal accounts. We now require 3 months’ bank and credit statements to accompany all requests. Given this legislation, Farmlands may not approve an application that has total after tax income of less than $5,000 per month or savings of less than $80,000.
To find out more, view the FAQs
Being a shareholder and having a Shareholding account with Farmlands means you’ll be given a Farmlands Card. It’s a convenient way to purchase goods and services at over 7,000 Card Partner locations throughout New Zealand. While there is a credit limit on the card, the card itself is not a credit card and the expectation is that you will pay your account in full each month. Your account is to be paid on the 20th of each month.
To become a shareholder there is a one-off requirement for you to purchase 500 shares, worth $1 each. This can either be added to your first statement and paid in one transaction of $500 or paid in 4 instalments, one of $200 then three of $100.
There is also an annual administration fee of $25.00 + GST per member, attached to each Account and this is charged to your account at the beginning of each calendar year. For example, the annual fee for an Account with two members will be $50 + GST and for an account with five members the fee will be $125 + GST.
Sign up is an easy online process and should only take about 10 minutes to complete. If you're unable to do it in a single session, the form will autosave and you can come back to it later.
Before you start the application process, please have a current NZ passport or NZ driving license and a recent utility bill to hand and an idea of your monthly household income and expenditure. This is to make sure you're provided with the right credit limit to ensure you can shop at the 7,000+ Card Partner locations Farmlands shareholders are spending at and saving with every day.
The Farmlands Contact Centre is open from 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.You can call them on 0800 200 600.
If you're unable to call, then you can also send an e-mail to ask@farmlands.co.nz or visit your local Farmlands branch who will be happy to help you.
Yes, the first time you use your Farmlands Card you will be asked to enter a PIN number. This is a four-digit number of your choice that will remain on the card. Remember to keep this number private.While a PIN number is required to transact at most Card Partners, some do not require it and occasionally you will be asked to sign a receipt.
Yes, by calling 0800 200 600 and asking the Customer Services Representative for a PIN reset.
Call 0800 200 600 as soon as possible. We will cancel your card and arrange a new card for you if necessary. There is a $10+GST card replacement fee per card.
Requesting a new or extra card will involve you completing an online form and the new/extra card holder will also have to provide proof of their identity and address.Complete the Additional Card application form here - Additional Card application form
You may not need a new card. Call 0800 200 600 and let us know what is wrong, we can investigate any issues and correct them or arrange a new card for you if necessary.
Terms and Conditions
As a Farmlands shareholder you can easily manage your Farmlands account and get access to a range of tools that help with your day to day life. With MyFarmlands you can view your statements, set-up direct debits and make payments, change account details and cancel or order new Farmlands Cards
Sign-Up or Log-In to MyFarmlands
If you've got a question or would like to give us some feedback then get in touch with us.
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Any shareholder can make a request to surrender their shares (the acceptance of which is at the Board's discretion) if they cease to be a 'transacting' shareholder. Shares can also be surrendered by a shareholder’s estate if they pass away, or they may also be transferred to other people or entities under certain circumstances. Farmlands Rules do not provide a mechanism for the partial surrender of Farmlands shares.