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Best in field, by your side

Our Agribusiness Bankers will go the extra, extra mile to help you achieve long-term growth.

Why over 5,000 agribusinesses choose Westpac

As Australia’s oldest bank, we have a long history helping agribusinesses of all sizes succeed through both the good and tough times.

Lived experience

Our specialist Agribusiness bankers have an average tenure of over 13 years.

 

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Flexible solutions

Our banking and lending solutions are designed to achieve a range of goals – from sustainable growth to better cash flow.

 

 

Powerful insights

With access to leading data on industry trends, we can provide meaningful insights to inform your next move.

Our Agribusiness team is all in

"Agri has defined my life. From growing up on a sheep and cattle property in rural Queensland to studying cotton production in Texas, USA. All that followed by 12+ years in finance."

 

Kate Gordon, Senior Relationship Manager, Southern QLD

“My Agri career started as a Jackaroo before moving into Rural Merchandise Sales and Cattle Liquid Feed Supplements. I love how it’s kept me close to the regional community I grew up in.”

 

Andy Kidd, Regional General Manager, Northern NSW


Solutions you can count on

We have lending, leasing and banking products to get you where you’re going.

Growing your agribusiness

Bank Bill Business Loan

Borrow funds starting from $250,000 and repay them at a sharper, short-term rate linked to the market’s bank bill swap rate.

Business Loan

Borrow funds from $5,000 – $250,000 and repay them at a fixed or variable rate, depending on your needs.

Equipment Finance

Lease, hire or buy. The choice is yours when it comes to financing plant and other equipment.

Livestock Leasing

Finance the expansion of your herd without dipping into cash reserves by using actual livestock as loan security.

Managing your agribusiness

Business transaction account

Manage your income and outgoings, set up bank feeds into your accounting software and more.

Business Overdraft

Access extra funds through your transaction account to help manage cash flow and business expenses.

Farm Management Deposit account

Similar to a savings account, you can build up your cash reserves here while enjoying industry-specific tax benefits.

Trade Finance and Foreign Exchange rates

We offer a range of services and solutions that can simplify how you do business internationally, while mitigating risk.

More ways we can help

Insurance Premium Finance

Access short-term business finance that lets you spread a lump sum annual premium across monthly instalments.

Home loans

Whether you’re looking to buy, invest in or refinance a property, our lenders are ready to offer a hand and chat rates.

Customers share their stories

Over 50% of our agribusiness customers have stuck with us for 30+ years.

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Westpac is committed to Regional Australia, supporting customers through both the good times and the bad

R&A Grad Program

Westpac has an established regional graduate program designed to support and invest in the future of regional Australia. 

To apply, or for more information, click here.

Westpac to bring regional banking services to Moree, Leongatha and Smithton

Westpac is investing in regional Australia with three new banking service centers in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

The Regional Service Centers will provide face-to-face support for retail and business customers, along with digital banking assistance and access to cash.

For more information, click here

Disaster Relief

We recognise a range of natural disasters can place financial burdens on business.

As part of our commitment to you, our dedicated team of Agribusiness regional managers will work closely with you to help provide financial solutions during these times. Part of that commitment includes a disaster relief package that may provide you with practical, financial solutions such as:

  • Restructuring existing loans free of the usual establishment fees
  • Offering additional finance to help cover cash flow shortages
  • Freezing risk margins for primary producers who receive interest rate subsidies through government assistance schemes
  • Deferring upcoming credit card payments
  • Waiving early termination fees for customers who wish to access their term deposits
  • Suspending home loan repayments for our home loan customers.

Providing 200+ years of support

We’ve helped the agribusiness community succeed for over 200 years, and have no plans of slowing down.

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Looking to switch from another bank?

Our team can help you transition to the right solution.

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Things you should know

Credit criteria, fees, charges, terms and conditions apply. Talk to your banker for more details. 

Customer statistics displayed in Westpac Agribusiness advertising are based on Westpac Agribusiness reporting conducted in September 2021. 

This information does not take your personal objectives, circumstances or needs into account. Consider its appropriateness to these factors before acting on it. Read the disclosure documents for your selected product or service, including the Terms and Conditions or Product Disclosure Statement and consider whether the product or service is right for you.