How we protect you
Westpac Protect SMS Code
As part of Westpac Protect, our commitment to your Online Banking security, we have an additional safeguard against fraud for our personal customers. SMS Code uses your mobile phone to confirm certain transactions via text message when banking online.
It's quick, simple, doesn't interfere with the majority of your day to day banking and offers:
- Increased security, free of charge
- A higher Daily Limit, up to $10,000
- Flexibility to instantly increase your limit online
- Immediate 'Pay Anyone' payments to other Westpac accounts
- Alerts to unauthorised activity
- The ability to instantly reset your Westpac Online Banking password online if you've forgotten it.
Registration is quick and easy
Take just 2 minutes to register. Sign in to Westpac Online Banking, select 'Administration' then the 'Security' tab and follow the simple step-by-step instructions.
How it works
Westpac will send a new SMS code via text message to your mobile phone each time you need one. You will enter this code into Westpac Online Banking to confirm your transaction.
Discover more about Westpac Online Banking via our Flash demo (if you don't have Flash, download it below or try our HTML version instead)
More information
For more information read our Frequently Asked Questions or call 1300 655 505.
Things you should know
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