Money matters for kids and teens
Simple lessons, tips and tricks to help you build good money habits to get ahead and stay ahead.
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Every dollar counts
Crunch the numbers to discover how long it could really take to save up for your next big purchase.
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Pocket money and chores
Grow your independence by getting regular pocket money payments set up and paid into your account.
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Spend or save?
Keep track of your spending in the Westpac App to budget when to splurge and when to save.
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Safe and secure
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Double your $50
When you bank and save with Westpac
Open a new Choice Youth everyday account and an eligible savings account together between 1 February 2026 and 30 September 2026, and here’s how you can get $50[#]:
- Deposit $50 or more into your new Choice Youth everyday account within 10 days.
- We’ll add $50 to your savings account once you meet the criteria.
- You must not have held any Westpac transaction account or savings account in the last 2 years.
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Money smart topics for younger kids
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Building good money habits for teenagers
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Keeping it in the family
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Practice makes perfect with Westpac Savings Goals
Set up Savings Goals to work out how much you need to save to make your dreams a reality.
- Bucket your savings into different goals with one account
- Know how much you need to put away regularly to reach your goals
- Share savings goals with family and friends to help reach your goals sooner
- Put your savings on autopilot by setting up recurring transfers to your individual savings goals.
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Kids bank accounts
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