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Get rewarded when you open a new business bank account

Pocket $100 when you open a new business transaction account, plus earn an introductory fixed interest rate^ of 2.54% p.a. for the first 5 months on balances up to $9,999 when you team it up with a Business Cash Reserve savings account:

Pocket $100 on us!

Open a new business transaction account, deposit $100 within the first 10 days using the description WELCOME100 and pocket a $100 gift card on us.

New business customers only. Accounts opened between 1st February and 30th June 2024. T&Cs apply.#

Earn a 2.54% p.a. bonus introductory interest rate^

Team your business transaction account with a new Business Cash Reserve savings account to receive an introductory fixed interest rate for the first 5 months on balances up to $9,999.

New Business Cash Reserve customers only. Accounts opened from 20/11/2023. T&Cs apply.^

What can I use a business savings account for?

  • Help support your business’ cash flow
  • Set aside income tax and GST for BAS time
  • Save for new vehicles, equipment or technology
  • Store surplus income to help fund future growth
     
     

Benefits for your business

No account-keeping fees

Earn interest on your surplus funds, noting that zero interest rates may apply from time to time.1

$0 linked account transfers

Move cash to and from your Westpac transaction account via Online Banking or the Westpac App. 

Access your money 24/7

Get access to your savings at anytime, anywhere. Access to funds subject to system availability.

Simplify your accounting

Connect banking software like Xero, MYOB, and others to your savings account with a bank feed.2

Can I open a business savings account online?

Check your eligibility first

You must meet the following criteria:

  • Sole trader, partnership, company, association, SMSF, trust, or not-for-profit
  • Operating in Australia with an Australian address
  • 18+ years old (applicant plus all signatories)
  • Need an eligible Westpac business transaction account to link to.
  • Earn a variable rate tiered

To open an account online

You must be at least one of the following:

  • A sole trader 
  • 1-director company
  • Already a Westpac business customer

 

If you’re not eligible to apply online, open an account at any branch.

 

What to take if you’re applying in branch

For your security, we’re required to check your ID and other documents before you can open a business account. Unsure of your business structureFind out using your business registration.

 

ID options:

  • Driver licence or passport, OR
  • Birth/citizenship certificate PLUS Medicare card or recent utility bill in your/their name.


Check out other ID options (PDF 657KB)

How your savings are protected

Westpac Protect™ Online Banking Security Guarantee

If your Westpac account is compromised due to Online Banking fraud, we guarantee to repay any missing funds, provided you comply with our Online Banking Terms and Conditions3.
 

Australian Government Financial Claims Scheme

The Australian Government guarantees deposits up to a total of $250,000 under the Financial Claims Scheme (FCS). Financial Claims Scheme payments under the FCS are subject to a limit for each depositor. For more information visit www.fcs.gov.au.

Interest rates and fees

Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly3. Rates are current as at 3rd November 2023 and are subject to change at any time.

Amount Variable base rates p.a. Plus a fixed introductory bonus rate p.a. for the first 5 months
$0 to $9,999 0.01% 2.54%
Above $9,999 to $19,999 1.35%   -
Above $19,999 to $49,999 1.35%   -
Above $49,999 to $99,999 1.35%   -
Above $99,999 to $499,999 1.35%   -
Above $499,999 and over 1.35%   -

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Westpac business savings accounts must be linked to a transaction (or ‘current’) account. When you open a Westpac Business Cash Reserve savings account online, you can open a transaction account at the same time – subject to eligibility.

Things you should know
1. Zero interest rates may apply, and then you will receive no interest on your account balance. References to interest being paid should be read accordingly.
2.Read the Westpac Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 417KB) before making a decision. Not all accounts are eligible to be included in a bank feed. Not all third-party service providers support bank feeds for all accounts.
Bank feeds must be set up with third-party service provider before it can be connected in Westpac Online Banking. If your third-party service provider doesn’t appear in the drop-down menu in Westpac Online Banking, you may need to check that your third-party service provider is registered with Westpac. Should there be any changes to your user access or network access levels, you may need to disconnect your bank feed(s) as any access changes won’t impact bank feeds. The products and services offered by third-party service providers are subject to their own terms and conditions and fees and charges. Westpac doesn’t guarantee or endorse the services or products offered by third-party service providers.

3. Safe Online Banking guarantee ensures that customers will be reimbursed for any unauthorised transactions provided that the customer has not contributed to the loss and contacted Westpac promptly. Refer to the Westpac Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 417KB) for full details, including when a customer will be liable.

*Business One Plus exclusive special offers: Total partner value has been calculated assuming you take up all partner offers for the entire offer period. Where applicable, we have used the highest subscription offered and for Samsung, an initial purchase of $4,000, followed by a subsequent $1,000 purchase. For Uber, an annual spend of $1,000 is considered.
 

# $100 Bonus Offer: This Offer is available to selected customers only and is subject to eligibility requirements.

To be eligible for the $100 Bonus Offer (Bonus Offer) you must (1) open a Business One or Business One Plus transaction account (2) have deposited $100 within 10 days of account opening and (3) you must also add a payee description “WELCOME100” to the deposit transaction when transferring the $100 into your new account from another account or financial institution.

Eligibility is limited to a single offer per account and a single offer per customer. The offer is available to new Business One or Business One Plus transaction account customers only.  Where a Joint Account has been opened, eligibility is limited to a single offer to the primary account holder. You are not eligible if, in the last two years, you have held or already hold a Business One, Business One Plus, Business One Low Plan or Business One High Plan transaction account.

The $100 bonus will be provided by way of a physical EFTPOS Gift Card sent to you approximately 60 days after you meet the eligibility criteria. Delivery of the Bonus Offer will only be made to your nominated postal address for this account. You are not eligible to receive the gift card if you have not provided a valid postal address as part of your Business One or Business One Plus application.

The offer is available from 1 February 2024 for a limited time only. Offer may be withdrawn or varied at any time without any prior notice. We may refuse to provide you or withdraw the Bonus Offer payment if, without limitation, we reasonably believe that (i) you do not comply with these terms and conditions or the terms and conditions of Business One, Business One Plus or the Gift Card program, (ii) your account is fraudulent, (iii) you are not acting in good faith, or (iv) you have closed your Business One or Business One Plus account prior to us delivering the gift card to you. This Bonus Offer may have taxation implications. We recommend that you seek independent advice to determine any tax liability or other tax implications based on your individual circumstances. Business One and Business One Plus and Gift Card T&Cs also apply. Westpac Group Employees and Trusts are not eligible for the offer.

^Introductory fixed bonus rate:

Bonus offer available from 20/11/2023 for a limited time only for new Business Cash Reserve accounts who have never held a Business Cash Reserve account before.

Not available for all customers who are relationship managed. If you’re experiencing issues with getting this bonus offer, please contact a Westpac branch

Not available in conjunction with any other offer unless we determine otherwise

We reserve the right to withdraw, amend or extend this offer at any time.