Cash Payment Information

Foundation Life must clearly identify the policy owner before a Scheme cash payment can be completed. We do this by collecting, verifying and retaining identification information about our customers.

Submitting documentation for payment

All original pen completed forms, all pen-signed certified documentation and bank account confirmation requirements must be sent to us by post to the address below.

Within New Zealand:
Freepost 521
Foundation Life
PO Box 590
Wellington 6140

From overseas:
Foundation Life
P O Box 590
Wellington 6140
New Zealand

Courier address:
Foundation Life
3 Brandon Street
Wellington Central
Wellington 6011

What is acceptable identification?

Please see the Identification Requirements Information Sheet. Please note, the acceptable identification is dependent on whether you reside in New Zealand or not.

What if I am unable to provide the necessary identification documents?

Please contact Foundation Life to discuss alternative options that could be available in exceptional circumstances.

Who can I get to certify my identification documents?

A trusted referee must be one of the following;

Justice of the Peace
Notary Public
Lawyer
Member of Parliament
Chartered Accountant
Police Officer (sworn only)
Doctor
Principal
A person authorised by law in that country to take statutory declarations or equivalent in the customers country

The trusted referee must not be;

Related to you
Your spouse or partner
Living at the same address as you

All certifications must be no more than 3 months old complete with the written declaration on each copy document stating;
"This document is a true copy of the original and represents the identity of (customers full name)"
The above statement must also be accompanied by the full name, title, signature of the person certifying the identity, and the date of the certification/declaration.