Westpac savings and bank accounts

Westpac offers a range of bank accounts, savings accounts and term deposits including a market-leading savings rate for under 30s.

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Westpac savings accounts, bank accounts and term deposits

Westpac savings accounts

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5.00%
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0.25%
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  • 5 debit card purchases
  • Balances up to $30,000
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
4.25%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.25%
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  • Keep the balance above $0 at all times
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
4.25%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.75%
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  • Keep balance above $0
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
4.25%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.00%
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5 months
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  • N/A
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Westpac Community Solutions Cash Reserve
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0.45%
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0.45%
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Ongoing
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  • Balance above $9,999
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Westpac 55+ and Retired
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
2.00%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
2.00%
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  • Available on balances $250,000 and over
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
2.40%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.45%
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
4.25%
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1.00%
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5 months
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Westpac bank accounts

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$5
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$0
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Mastercard
Get $50 cashback when you open a new account and make an in-person, contactless transaction from a mobile wallet worth $50 or more within the first 15 days (T&C's apply).

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$0
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$0
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Westpac Business One Plus Account
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$10
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$0
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Mastercard
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Westpac Choice Student
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$0
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$0
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Mastercard
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Westpac Choice – for migrants
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$5
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$0
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Mastercard
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Westpac Foreign Currency Account
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay12 currencies
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$0
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Westpac term deposits

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$5,000 min. deposit
$2,000,000 max. deposit
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3 Mths p.a.
2.65%
6 Mths p.a.
2.90%
10 Mths p.a.
3.20%
12 Mths p.a.
3.55%
24 Mths p.a.
3.35%
Term deposit special offer: Get 3.90% p.a. for 11 months (3.80% fixed rate special offer + 0.10% bonus when you sign up online).
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Westpac Business Term Deposit
$5,000 min. deposit
$250,000 max. deposit
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3 Mths p.a.
2.65%
6 Mths p.a.
2.90%
10 Mths p.a.
3.20%
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3.55%
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3.35%
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Finder Score for term deposits

Finder Score assigns Term Deposit products a score out of 10, comparing interest rates and features, to make comparison easier. We assess over 150 products from more than 90 providers, assessing products across different terms to determine an average score per product.

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What do Australians think of Westpac bank account?

  • 4.19/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction - higher than the average of 4.11
  • 4.46/5 for Trust - higher than the average of 4.43
  • 4.27/5 for Customer Service - higher than the average of 4.07

Based on Westpac bank account scores in Finder's 2024 & 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Pros and cons of banking with Westpac

Pros

  • Market-leading savings rate. The Westpac Life savings account offers one of the most competitive savings rates in the market for customers under 30.
  • Large ATM network. You can access over 3,000 Westpac Group ATMs Australia wide, as well as over 50,000 ATMs around the world.
  • Multiple account options. Westpac has bank account options for personal customers, business customers, students, over 55s and migrants.
  • Large branch network. Being one of the biggest banks in Australia, Westpac has lots of bank branches available and these aren't limited to one particular state.

Cons

  • Account keeping fees. The Westpac Choice account has a monthly account keeping fee that's only waived if you're under 21, a student or if you meet the monthly deposit conditions.
  • Interest rates less competitive. The savings rates offered for customers over 30 are less competitive than many other accounts in the market.

How to apply for a Westpac savings account

Applying online for a new bank account is fast and easy. You'll need identity documents such as your driving licence or passport. For more about the process, check out our full guide to opening an account online.

What is the Westpac group Global ATM alliance?

If you're a Westpac customer, you can save money on ATM fees when travelling overseas through the bank's international ATM alliance. Westpac is partnered with major international banks and waives the fee for overseas ATM withdrawals at thousands of partner ATMs.

If you have an eligible card issued by a member of the Westpac Group such as travel or EFTPOS card, you won't pay any international ATM fees when you make a withdrawal from a Westpac international ATM alliance partner. A 3% foreign transaction fee applies when using a debit or credit card.

Westpac Global ATM Alliance partner banks

The following table shows the banks in different countries where Westpac customers can avoid the international ATM fee. Note that Westpac-issued American Express cards are not included in the Westpac Global ATM Alliance.

Country ATM Network
UK
Barclays Bank
United States of America
Bank of America
China
Bank of Nanjing
France, Poland, Luxembourg, Algeria, Guadeloupe, Guyane, La Reunion, Martinique, Morocco, New Caledonia, Senegal, Turkey Italy (under the BNL Brand)
BNP Paribas
Indonesia, Malaysia
CIMB
Germany
Deutsche Bank, Postbank
Singapore
DBS, POSB
Canada, Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad, Turks & Caicos, Costa Rica, Panama, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uraguay
ScotiaBank
Ukraine
Ukrsibbank
New Zealand
Westpac NZ
Fiji
Westpac
PNG
Westpac PNG

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Alison is an editor at Finder and a personal finance journalist with over 10 years of experience, having contributed to major financial institutions and publications such as Westpac, Money Magazine, and Yahoo Finance. She is frequently quoted in media outlets like SmartCompany and SBS, offering expert insights on superannuation and money management. Alison holds a Bachelor of Communications in Public Relations and Journalism from the University of Newcastle, and has earned three ASIC RG146 certifications in superannuation, securities and managed investments and general financial advice, ensuring her expertise is fully aligned with ASIC standards. See full bio

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    FrancesJuly 13, 2017

    What is the highest paying term deposit for 2 months in W.A.

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      LiezlJuly 13, 2017

      Hi Frances,

      Thanks for your question.

      While we do not have a dedicated term deposit rates comparison page for WA, you may use our term deposit page. You should find a comparison table on that page that lists the term deposit accounts along with their corresponding interest rates.

      Please read through the terms, conditions, and features of the account you’re interested in before making a final decision.

      I hope this helps.

      Cheers,
      Liezl

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    VemannaApril 10, 2016

    I have Westpac bank Choice account and Esaver account. And I have issued the debit MasterCard . When I want to use I have to press credit instead of savings. Why it is like this? I do not understand, it is not credit card but still I have to press credit. And I have faced some problems like I can not with draw money in shops. Please let me what can I do about this.
    Thanks

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      HarryApril 11, 2016

      Hi Vemanna,

      Thanks for the query.

      Pressing “credit” makes the purchase go through as a credit transaction, which gives it additional fraud protection compared to a regular transaction would. If you can’t withdraw money from the “credit” option, you can try using the “savings” option. Remember to check if you have sufficient funds to complete the transaction.

      I hope this helps,

      Harry

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    benDecember 19, 2015

    Can I use smart ATM to deposit cash in to my imb account and funds be available immediately? Urgent. Thanks

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      ShirleyDecember 21, 2015Finder

      Hi Ben,

      Thanks for your question.

      Unfortunately Westpac SmartATMs can only facilitate deposits straight into Westpac accounts. You may want to consider using Bank@Post instead.

      Cheers,
      Shirley

Read more on Bank Accounts

  • Westpac Life account (for 18-29s)

    Earn a market-leading bonus interest rate if you're under 30, and when you meet the account conditions. Learn more about the Westpac Life account and apply online.

  • Westpac Life

    The Westpac Life savings account allows you to earn a competitive interest rate while helping you to meet your personal savings goals.

  • Westpac Choice migrant banking

    With Westpac Bank migrants can have their financial business in check before making Australia their temporary home.

  • Westpac Choice Student Account

    Make it through your tertiary school years with ease with a flexible transaction account.

  • Westpac Choice Transaction Account

    Westpac Choice offers you a unique way to save money on mortgage interest while encouraging you to make deposits by offering fee-free banking as an incentive.

  • Westpac Term Deposit

    While a Westpac term deposit gives you the certainty of earning a fixed interest rate as per your chosen term, so do term deposits offered by other banks. Make sure you compare a few before deciding.

  • Westpac eSaver

    Westpac makes it easy to save with an online account that pays you a competitive interest rate with no monthly fees.

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