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Westpac Choice Youth
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Summary
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Overview
Westpac Choice Youth
  • An everyday account with a Debit Mastercard®[#] for those aged 8+, to make deposits and withdrawals, payments online or on the Westpac App
  • $0 Account-keeping fees for under 18's
  • A Westpac Bump Savings account can be opened at the same time to help under 18's kick-start their savings
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Offer
Double your $50 with us!
Open both a Westpac Choice Youth everyday account and an eligible savings account together. Deposit at least $50 into your Choice Youth account within 10 days, and we’ll add $50 to your savings. Ends 30/09/2026.[#]
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Age of account holder
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Under 14
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14-17
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Parents or guardians need to complete the application for children under 14
Are you (the parent or guardian) already an existing Westpac customer?
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Is your child already a Westpac customer?
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14-17 year olds can complete the application themselves (they don't need a parent or guardian to complete)
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Next steps

  • To open the account online for your child, you’ll need a Westpac Online Banking profile
  • Create a profile now by opening a Westpac Choice account for yourself
  • If you don’t want to open your own account, create a profile by going to a branch.

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What to have handy
You’ll need to be registered for Westpac Protect SMS Code. We’ll send you an SMS Code before you open your child's account
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What to have handy
Your Westpac Online Banking sign in details.
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What to have handy
Your mobile
You’ll need to be registered for Westpac Protect SMS Code. We’ll send you an SMS Code before you open your child's account
At least 1 of these ID documents
  • Passport
  • Australian driver license
  • Australian birth certificate
  • Medicare card (can only be used in conjunction with a second form of ID)

If your details are entered incorrectly or we’re unable to identify you, your application will need to be completed in branch.

If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and don't have the required documents, call our Indigenous Call Centre on 1800 230 144 Monday to Friday 9am – 6:30pm ACST or visit your nearest branch.

Foreign tax details
Only applicable if you're liable to pay tax in another country.

By continuing you agree

To begin, you acknowledge:

  • You have read our Privacy Statement which explains how we collect, use and disclose your personal information, including marketing communications which we send to you.
  • You have read our Financial Services Guide which provides important information on the financial services and products we offer as a financial services licensee.

By opening the account, you agree:

By continuing you agree

To begin, you acknowledge:

  • You have read our Privacy Statement which explains how we collect, use and disclose your personal information, including marketing communications which we send to you.
  • You have read our Financial Services Guide which provides important information on the financial services and products we offer as a financial services licensee.

By opening the account, you agree:

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Things you should know
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