Steady for ASB — the NZ budgeting app for ASB customers
ASB is one of New Zealand's big four banks. Connect your ASB accounts to Steady via Akahu and have every transaction sync automatically — no more manual entry.
Read-only access
Steady can never move money. Akahu gives us a read-only connection you can revoke anytime.
Bank-grade security
Your ASB password never leaves ASB. Akahu is regulated in NZ and backed by Westpac NZ.
Two-minute setup
Log in with ASB, grant access, and your transactions start syncing automatically.
How Steady connects to ASB
Steady connects to your ASB accounts through Akahu, New Zealand's open banking platform. Your ASB password never leaves ASB — the connection is read-only and can be revoked anytime.
- 1Sign up for Steady — takes under a minute.
- 2Choose ASB from the list of supported NZ banks.
- 3Log in on ASB's own secure site via Akahu and grant read-only access.
- 4Your ASB transactions start syncing — usually within minutes.
Which ASB accounts does Steady support?
- ASB Streamline and Unlimited
- Savings On Call and Save
- ASB credit cards
- ASB home loans and personal loans
- Joint accounts
- Business accounts (via Akahu)
What you can do with Steady + ASB
- Every ASB transaction auto-categorised
- See your Safe to Spend across all ASB accounts
- Track ASB credit cards and loans in one view
- Forecast upcoming ASB direct debits and APs
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to connect my ASB account to Steady?
Yes. Steady never sees your ASB password. You log in through ASB's own secure flow via Akahu, which is regulated and uses bank-grade security. Steady only has read-only access.
Which ASB accounts will sync?
All your ASB accounts — everyday, savings, credit cards, loans — should appear. You choose which ones to include in balance and Safe to Spend calculations.
Does Steady work alongside the ASB app?
Yes. You'll keep using the ASB app for transfers and payments; Steady adds automatic tracking, AI insights, goals, and forecasting on top.
How do I disconnect ASB from Steady?
Go to Settings in Steady and disconnect anytime. You can also revoke access through Akahu.
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