Comparison

NBS Mobile Banking vs M

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NBS Mobile Banking

Manage your finances conveniently on the go with this secure mobile banking application. Quickly check balances, view transactions, and make transfers or payments between your accounts and to other New Zealand banks. Set up new payees and automatic payments with ease.

Highlights
  • Quick PIN login
  • Check account balances
  • View transaction history
  • Transfer funds between NBS accounts
  • Pay existing bill payees
  • Make one-off payments
  • Create new payees and automatic payments
Features
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NBS Mobile app - easy and convenient access for you to bank while you’re on the go. Log-in to our secure Mobile App to: * Sign in quickly with a four digit PIN * Check account balances * View transactions * Transfer between your NBS accounts * Pay existing Bill Payees * Make one-off payments to a New Zealand bank account * Create a New Payee * Create an Automatic Payment using an existing Bill Payee IMPORTANT: By downloading and completing the setup of NBS Mobile app you agree to NBS Electronic Banking Terms & Conditions forming part of NBS General Terms & Conditions available at www.nbs.co.nz. How it works: If you are an existing NBS Internet Banking customer then; 1. Download the NBS Mobile app; 2. Call into your nearest NBS Branch or phone 0800 101 700 to ensure all ID held on file, is current. 3. You are good to go! If you are not a NBS Internet Banking customer or you know your ID is not current, call into your local Branch or phone us on 0800 101 700. Acceptable forms of ID are detailed below: Photographic (Current and original) * New Zealand Driver Licence * New Zealand or Overseas Passport * New Zealand Firearms Licence Non Photographic (Current and original) * New Zealand Birth Certificate or Certificate of New Zealand Citizenship * An embossed Debit Card or Credit Card issued by a registered New Zealand bank * A government agency issued card i.e. SuperGold Card Address Verification (Less than three months old) * A recent statement from any New Zealand bank. Must be on Bank Letterhead * A utility bill such as power, gas, water, telephone or internet service provider * Any official insurance policy that includes a name and address Security The NBS Mobile App is every bit as secure as NBS Internet Banking. You can choose your own four digit PIN to access the NBS Mobile App and if you lose your mobile device, access can be disabled by your local Branch. Things you should know NBS Mobile App is only available for NBS customers registered with NBS Internet Banking and using an appropriate Mobile device. NBS recommends you always adhere to manufacturers software and support to ensure your mobile devices are covered by the latest software and security updates. If you are connecting via Wi-Fi a trusted network is recommended. Downloading the NBS Mobile App is FREE, however internet data charges may be incurred through your mobile service provider. All information submitted by you during the setup and use of NBS Mobile App will be retained by NBS and used in accordance with our Privacy obligations set out in NBS General Terms & Conditions. NBS reserves the right to modify or withdraw this service at any time. Access is subject to availability and maintenance. About NBS A local, independent and mutually owned Building Society. You’ll find us in eight locations throughout Nelson, Tasman, Buller, West Coast, Golden Bay and Mid Canterbury. NBS - New Zealand’s Oldest Building Society, building lifestyles, dreams and a sense of local pride since 1862. Need help? Phone us on 0800 101 700 between 9.00am to 4.30pm business days, call into your local Branch or visit www.nbs.co.nz.

About

M

Features
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You can send and receive money, pay businesses, and settle bills all from the palm of your hand. Introducing the M-Tala App, designed to enhance your life with convenience, ease, and simplicity, all while maintaining an elegant appearance and offering futuristic features. The future is exciting. Ready?

Screenshots

NBS Mobile Banking4 screens
M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: M at every 6 weeks against NBS Mobile Banking's every 3 months. M also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NBS Mobile Banking ships an update every 3 months, M every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
NBS Mobile Banking versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNBS Mobile BankingM
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews12.5% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size54 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNelson Building SocietyVODAFONE SAMOA LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

NBS Mobile Banking

No in-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NBS Mobile Banking free?
NBS Mobile Banking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NBS Mobile Banking or M have ads?
Neither NBS Mobile Banking nor M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NBS Mobile Banking or M?
NBS Mobile Banking ships an update every 3 months, and M every 6 weeks. Most recently, NBS Mobile Banking was updated on November 1, 2026 and M on November 4, 2026.

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