Our security gets the green light

We've made it even easier for you to protect yourself online with Extended Validation Certificates - an added layer of security. Just look for the green address bar when using compatible browsers so you can be sure you're on a legitimate, secure Westpac site.

How the green url/address bar will appear in IE7

To take advantage of this security feature we recommend you upgrade your browser. This enables you to confidently identify the owner of the website and the country they operate in along with the name of the verifying authority.

You can view the green bar with the following browsers and operating systems:

Win XP (SP2/3)*
Win Vista
Mac OSX

Internet Explorer
7.0
7.0
7.0

Mozilla Firefox**
2.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
3.0

Safari
n/a
3.2
3.2

* If you are using IE7 on Windows XP the Phishing Filter and/or Certificate Revocation needs to be on for the address bar to turn green on a site that uses Extended Validation Certificates.

To turn on the Phishing Filter (which would be on by default):
Tools > Phishing Filter > Turn On Automatic Website Checking
To turn on Certificate Revocation (which would be off by default):
Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > scroll to Security > select Check for Server Certificate Revocation then restart your browser

** If you use Firefox 2.0 you'll need to install a Firefox Add-on that enables Firefox to recognise VeriSign Extended Validation Certificates. The Add-on is available at: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4828

Security alert

We are warning customers to be on the lookout for hoax emails, claiming to be from Westpac.

Quick tip

Never provide your personal or security details in response to an email.

Free security software

Help protect your computer by downloading security software - free for Westpac customers for the first 12 months.

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	Win XP (SP2/3)*	Win Vista	Mac OSX
Internet Explorer	7.0	7.0	7.0
Mozilla Firefox**	2.0 3.0	2.0 3.0	2.0 3.0
Safari	n/a	3.2	3.2