Can I open a bank account online?
Yes, most Westpac everyday bank accounts and savings accounts can be opened online.
Yes, most Westpac everyday bank accounts and savings accounts can be opened online.
May 2022 – 10 minute read
The two most popular types of bank accounts are transaction accounts and savings accounts.
Also known as an everyday bank account, transaction accounts are used to receive your pay and other funds, to withdraw cash from ATMs, and to make payments – including by debit card, online and mobile banking, and automatic debits. You can choose an account that matches your age or circumstances.
Savings accounts put your surplus funds to work by paying variable interest on the money you set aside for savings goals or unexpected expenses. An alternative place to save money is in a term deposit, which pays a fixed rate of interest on funds locked securely away for a chosen period.
If you’re already a Westpac customer, open an account in just a few taps.
What to have by your side:
To apply online you’ll need to be at least 12 years old with an Australian residential address.
If you’re aged 14 or over with an Australian residential address, you’ll receive a Debit Mastercard with your Choice account. If you're 12 or 13, you can access your account with a Handycard instead, which you can request in branch.
Mobile and Tablet Banking applications are only available for use by Westpac Australia customers.
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Debit Mastercard®: holders need to be at least 14 years of age, and have an Australian residential address to be eligible for the card. If you're not eligible for a Debit Mastercard, apply for a Handycard to access your account.
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