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What kind of account do you need?


Are you already a Westpac customer?

Who can open

What you'll need

What you'll get

  • Westpac Life account and a Westpac Choice everyday account so that you can easily transfer money in and out. We’ll only set you up with a Westpac Choice account if you don’t have an everyday account already. Fees and charges (PDF 897KB) (PDF 1MB) may apply on the Westpac Choice account.
  • Online Banking and eStatements
  • A Debit Mastercard® for your Westpac Choice account.

Things You Should Know

To make it a little easier, we’ve summarised the info you need to know. If you want the full details, use the following links before starting your application.

 

Let's get started!


Your application will be saved for 14 days if you’d like to complete it later.

Who can open

What you'll need

  • Your mobile phone by your side
  • Two of the below ID documents to verify your identity
    • Australian Driver’s Licence
    • Medicare Card
    • Passport
    • Australian Birth Certificate
  • Your Tax File Number (TFN). Providing this isn’t compulsory, however if you don’t provide it or provide a TFN exemption reason, tax may be withheld on the interest earned on the account

 

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

What you'll get

  • Westpac Life account and a Westpac Choice everyday account so that you can easily transfer money in and out. We’ll only set you up with a Westpac Choice account if you don’t have an everyday account already. Fees and charges (PDF 897KB) (PDF 1MB) may apply on the Westpac Choice account.
  • Online Banking and eStatements
  • A Debit Mastercard® for your Westpac Choice account.

Things You Should Know

To make it a little easier, we’ve summarised the info you need to know. If you want the full details, use the following links before starting your application.

 

Let's get started!


Your application will be saved for 14 days if you’d like to complete it later.


Is applicant 1 already a Westpac customer?

Is applicant 2 already a Westpac customer?

Who can open

What you'll need

  • To gain full access to your account, you’ll need to be registered for Westpac Protect SMS Code.
    We’ll send an SMS Code to both applicants before opening your account.
  • The other applicant's email address and mobile number.

What you'll get

  • Westpac Life account and a Westpac Choice everyday account so that you can easily transfer money in and out. We’ll only set you up with a Westpac Choice account if you don’t have an everyday account already. Fees and charges (PDF 1MB) may apply on the Westpac Choice account.
  • Online Banking and eStatements
  • A Debit Mastercard® for each of you. Pay with the digital card in your Westpac App while awaiting your debit card

Things You Should Know

To make it a little easier, we’ve summarised the info you need to know. If you want the full details, use the following links before starting your application.

 

Let's get started!


 

Complete your application in branch together

If you or the person you’re applying with is a new Westpac customer, you’ll need to visit a branch together to open your account. Please make sure you both bring:
 

  • Your tax details. We’ll need your Tax File Number (TFN) and if you’re a foreign tax resident, we’ll also need your tax residency details.

  • Suitable ID. You’ll both need to be verified separately.
     

You can use our identification checklist to work out which documents you’ll need for your situation.

To ensure we’re best prepared to help you, please call the branch first to make an appointment.


 


Is applicant 2 already a Westpac customer?

Complete your application in branch together

If you or the person you’re applying with is a new Westpac customer, you’ll need to visit a branch together to open your account. Please make sure you both bring:
 

  • Your tax details. We’ll need your Tax File Number (TFN) and if you’re a foreign tax resident, we’ll also need your tax residency details.

  • Suitable ID. You’ll both need to be verified separately.
     

You can use our identification checklist to work out which documents you’ll need for your situation.

To ensure we’re best prepared to help you, please call the branch first to make an appointment.


 

Who can open

What you'll need

  • Your mobile phone by your side
  • Two of the below ID documents to verify your identity
    • Australian Driver’s Licence
    • Medicare Card
    • Passport
    • Australian Birth Certificate
  • Your Tax File Number (TFN). Providing this isn’t compulsory, however if you don’t provide it or provide a TFN exemption reason, tax may be withheld on the interest earned on the account
  • The other applicant's email address and mobile number.

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

What you'll get

  • Westpac Life account and a Westpac Choice everyday account so that you can easily transfer money in and out. We’ll only set you up with a Westpac Choice account if you don’t have an everyday account already. Fees and charges (PDF 1MB) may apply on the Westpac Choice account.
  • Online Banking and eStatements
  • A Debit Mastercard® for each of you. Pay with the digital card in your Westpac App while awaiting your debit card

Things You Should Know

To make it a little easier, we’ve summarised the info you need to know. If you want the full details, use the following links before starting your application.

 

Let's get started!