Summary
Before you get started, here’s a quick recap of what you’re applying for:
Business One
Our everyday business account designed for businesses that mainly bank electronically, and rarely bank in branch.
- Partner offers on key business services
- Business Debit Mastercard with temporary card lock feature2,3
- Link your card to Apple Pay, Google PayTM or SamsungTM to take payment with your smartphone or wearable
- Optional overdraft facility4
The important numbers
- $0 monthly fee
- $0 international transfers5
- Unlimited free electronic transactions1
- $3 staff-assisted transactions include cheques written, collected, and deposited, branch assisted deposits and withdrawals, and narrated credits
- Business One does not pay interest
Eligibility check for online opening
- A sole trader or a company with one or more directors
- Operating in Australia with an Australian address
- 18+ years old (applicant plus all signatories)
Are you a Sole trader?
Yes
No
Are you an existing customer?
Yes
No
What to have handy
- Your Westpac Online banking sign in details. To save you time, we’ll pre-fill details that we already know about you.
By continuing you agree
To view the full details, use the following links before starting your application.
- 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 can view our Financial Services Guide (PDF 218KB).
By opening the account, you agree:
- That you’re authorised to act on behalf of your business to apply for this account.
- To the Deposit Accounts for Business Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 830KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 633KB) that apply to the products and services you are applying for.
- To us sending you a Business Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Business Debit Mastercard® Terms and Conditions (PDF 350KB) (if applicable).
- To provide your consents to the actions we may take in processing your application including:
- for us to contact you about this application.
- for you to receive communications about your account, as well as account statements and terms and conditions electronically. You may change your communication preferences in Online Banking or by contacting us at any time.
- To acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
Ready to get started?
By continuing you agree
To view the full details, use the following links before starting your application.
- 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 can view our Financial Services Guide (PDF 218KB).
By opening the account, you agree:
- That you’re authorised to act on behalf of your business to apply for this account.
- To the Deposit Accounts for Business Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 830KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 633KB) that apply to the products and services you are applying for.
- To us sending you a Business Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Business Debit Mastercard® Terms and Conditions (PDF 350KB) (if applicable).
- To provide your consents to the actions we may take in processing your application including:
- for us to contact you about this application.
- for you to receive communications about your account, as well as account statements and terms and conditions electronically. You may change your communication preferences in Online Banking or by contacting us at any time.
- To acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
Ready to get started?
Are you applying for an Australian private company?
Yes
No
Are you an existing customer?
Yes
No
What to have handy
- Your Westpac Online banking sign in details. To save you time, we’ll pre-fill details that we already know about you.
By continuing you agree
To view the full details, use the following links before starting your application.
- 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 can view our Financial Services Guide (PDF 218KB).
By opening the account, you agree:
- You are a director of the company (which you will specify as part of establishing your business profile and opening an account). The company has authorised you to act on its behalf when applying for this account.
- You will be:
- an Administrator, authorised to manage user access and settings for the company in Online Banking under the Online Banking Terms and Conditions
- a Signatory (PDF 816KB) on the business account, any authorised signatory can operate the account and sign independently on a ‘any (1) to sign’ basis. You may change your signatory authority for operating the account by contacting us at any time.
- If your company has two or more directors, you and one other director you nominate will each be an Administrator and a Signatory.
- However, if you are already an existing Business Network customer, we will not make any changes to your user profile, and no signatories will be added as part of this application.
- To the Deposit Accounts for Business Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 830KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 633KB) that apply to the products and services you are applying for.
- To us sending you a Business Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Business Debit Mastercard® Terms and Conditions (PDF 350KB) (if applicable).
- To provide your consents to the actions we may take in processing your application including:
- for us to contact you about this application.
- for you to receive communications about your account, as well as account statements and terms and conditions electronically. You may change your communication preferences in Online Banking or by contacting us at any time.
- To acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
Ready to get started?
By continuing you agree
To view the full details, use the following links before starting your application.
- 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 can view our Financial Services Guide (PDF 218KB).
By opening the account, you agree:
- You are a director of the company (which you will specify as part of establishing your business profile and opening an account). The company has authorised you to act on its behalf when applying for this account.
- You will be:
- an Administrator, authorised to manage user access and settings for the company in Online Banking under the Online Banking Terms and Conditions
- a Signatory (PDF 816KB) on the business account, any authorised signatory can operate the account and sign independently on a ‘any (1) to sign’ basis. You may change your signatory authority for operating the account by contacting us at any time.
- If your company has two or more directors, you and one other director you nominate will each be an Administrator and a Signatory.
- However, if you are already an existing Business Network customer, we will not make any changes to your user profile, and no signatories will be added as part of this application.
- To the Deposit Accounts for Business Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 830KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 633KB) that apply to the products and services you are applying for.
- To us sending you a Business Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Business Debit Mastercard® Terms and Conditions (PDF 350KB) (if applicable).
- To provide your consents to the actions we may take in processing your application including:
- for us to contact you about this application.
- for you to receive communications about your account, as well as account statements and terms and conditions electronically. You may change your communication preferences in Online Banking or by contacting us at any time.
- To acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
Ready to get started?
Are you an existing customer?
Yes
No
By continuing you agree
To view the full details, use the following links before starting your application.
- 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 can view our Financial Services Guide (PDF 218KB).
By opening the account, you agree:
- That you’re authorised to act on behalf of your business to apply for this account.
- To the Deposit Accounts for Business Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 830KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 633KB) that apply to the products and services you are applying for.
- To us sending you a Business Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Business Debit Mastercard® Terms and Conditions (PDF 350KB) (if applicable).
- To provide your consents to the actions we may take in processing your application including:
- for us to contact you about this application.
- for you to receive communications about your account, as well as account statements and terms and conditions electronically. You may change your communication preferences in Online Banking or by contacting us at any time.
- To acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
Ready to get started?
Complete your application in branch
At the moment, you can only apply online for a Westpac Business One account if you are a sole trader or a company with one or more directors and based in Australia.
If you or the person you’re applying with need to visit a branch to open your account. Please make sure you:
- Find out what ID and other documentation you need to provide in the new customer checklist.
- To ensure we’re best prepared to help you, please call the branch first to make an appointment.
Things you should know
1. Fees may be incurred for certain electronic transactions such as foreign transactions and withdrawals from some overseas ATMs. Customers must be able to meet any applicable fees and charges. For a complete view of fees, please refer to our Terms and Conditions (PDF 830KB).
2. Business Debit Mastercard® holders need to be at least 18 years of age, and other eligibility criteria apply.
3.Card Lock will temporarily stop new transactions on your card for up to 15 days or until reactivated. The card will reactivate after 15 days if you do not cancel the card. Cards to which a temporary lock can be applied will be listed when you sign in to Mobile Banking or Online Banking and visit Lock a card temporarily under Cards services.
4. Optional overdrafts are subject to credit approval, eligibility criteria and fees.
5. Westpac transfer fees still apply for funds sent in Australian dollars. Receiving bank fees may also apply, check the currency converter for indicative rates and fees.