L3tstaxth1s » posts

Wise (Formerly Transferwise)

Wise Blocking Deposit

Wise have blocked incoming deposits from my joint (with wife) bank account, asking for full name and DoB details for my wife. Is this normal or a requirement? I've sent proof of account …

Health insurance for kids?

Just wanting to know who amongst you with kids under 13 bothers with getting health insurance polices for them? I currently pay around $36 per month per kid through NIB and re-evaluating whether it …

PB Tech

PB Tech November Price Promise Query

I see that PB Tech are offering a price promise during November that if you buy now and the price drops during Black Friday, then they will offer a refund for the price difference. No doubt trying …

Where do you buy your dog/pet food?

Just became a first time dog (pet) owner - cavoodle puppy for the kids - and wanting to know where you dog (pet) owners regularly buy your food from? Whether kibble or wet food. Is it cheaper to buy …

Online Banking Logins and 2FA

Hi Just in light of the recent news items centering about a particular bank and scam texts - shouldn't 2FA prevent this from being an issue? So even you logged into a fake portal via a dodgy …

TWH Cancelled Order - Help or suggestions?

Got an email this morning from TWH that a C&C order (already paid for) has been cancelled and refunded due to the fire at Tory Street store this week. We tried to ask the online agent for TWH to …

Wise (Formerly Transferwise)

Wise Virtual Card Details Problem?

Am having issues accessing via the Wise app any card details for my 3 virtual cards "there was a problem getting card details" so cannot use them. Can you folks check whether you are having …

AliExpress

AliExpress Import Customs Query

Hiya, Wanting to import/buy a Megatron Transformer toy (known as MP-36) via AliExpress. Megatron has a toy gun transformation but in the box would be in its alternative robot form. Has anyone had …

Netflix

Netflix Premium v Standard Plans

Just wanted to get a feel from this group around whether I should downgrade from Premium to Standard plans with the new pricing plans coming into effect from 3/1/2022 (the difference in price between …

Buying from GrabOne vs Buying direct from Supplier

Keen on buying a Fire TV Stick 4K and see that I could get it through Parallel Imported NZ for $129 or through GrabOne for $110 (supplied by Parallel Imported). Seems like a no brainer to buy it …

Free Credit History Report - Which Provider to Use?

Was just watching a segment on Seven Sharp which mentioned credit ratings, which got me wondering about getting a credit report done, and I see that the following providers: Centrix, illion, Equifax …

Steam v Origin for Online Game Purchase

A question for you gamers out there… I'm eagerly awaiting Command and Conquer Remastered being released by EA on 6 June 2020. It looks like the digital game will be available for …

BNZ

Advantage Visa Platinum Card Features Query

Hi All - I've just signed up to a BNZ ADVANTAGE VISA PLATINUM card, and was curious as to whether any members here had used the Purchase Insurance or PriceGuard benefits that come along with the …