Westpac 55+ and retired
The best of both worlds for retirees 55 and over. An everyday account with a debit card that gives you interest like a savings account.
Earn up to
2.65
Maximum variable interest rate
Earn up to
0.05
Minimum variable interest rate
Variable interest rate is calculated daily on your account balance:
On the part of the balance up to $9,999 0.05% p.a.
On the part of the balance above $9,999 to $49,999 1.70% p.a.
On the part of the balance above $49,999 to $249,999 2.05% p.a.
On the part of the balance above $249,999 2.65% p.a.
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Payments your way - Use your Debit Mastercard® for fast, secure payments online and in-store.

How we protect you

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Instant Digital Card - Use your digital card right away, before your physical Debit Mastercard® arrives. Add your debit card to your mobile wallet or use it in the Westpac App.

Ways to pay

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Australia’s Best Banking App[#] - Anytime, anywhere banking. It’s an easy, secure and convenient way to bank.

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Rewards & Offers

Standard fees (fees may change) Amount
Account-Keeping Fee (monthly) $0
Other fees and charges may apply
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions
Other fees (fees may change) Amount
Online Banking withdrawal (including Mobile Banking) $0
Telephone Banking withdrawal (self service) $0
Telephone Banking withdrawal (staff assisted) $0
Branch staff assisted withdrawal $0
Direct Debit $0
Point of Sale (POS) transactions $0
ATM cash withdrawals in Australia (ATM providers may charge a fee) $0
Overdrawn Fee (for more information: Overdraw Preference Feature) $15
Unarranged Lending Rate (ULR) is a debit interest rate charged to a transaction account if it becomes overdrawn without arrangement 15.01% p.a.
Overseas Withdrawal Fee  from a Global Alliance Partner ATM (for more information on Global Alliance Partners: Accessing your accounts overseas) $0
Overseas Withdrawal Fee from a non-Global Alliance Partner ATM $5
Transactions made in foreign currency, and the merchant or financial institution is located outside Australia 3% of the AUD transaction amount
Transactions made in foreign currency, and the merchant or financial institution is located in Australia 2.20% of the AUD transaction amount
Other fees and charges may apply
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions
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Layers of defence - Stay safe online and use our Digital Card with dynamic CVC that updates every 24 hours, Card Lock, Smart Verify and SafeBlock.

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About you
You must have an Australian residential address and be retired and 55 years or over.
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Your identity

Not already a Westpac customer? You'll need at least 1 of these ID documents:

  • Passport
  • Australian Driver licence
  • Australian Birth certificate
  • Medicare card (can only be used in conjunction with a second form of ID)

Identification Checklist

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Open online

Open your account online:

55+ and Retired account

If you can’t open online, visit a branch.

Things you should know
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