Westpac Life
For the saver in all of us
Manage long term and short term goals within a single account with Savings Goals.
Earn up to 2.30% p.a. variable interest rate, including:
- 1.00% p.a. standard variable base rate plus
- 1.30% p.a. variable bonus rate each month you grow your balance 1
- Enjoy a competitive base rate plus bonus interest each month you grow your balance 1
- Unlimited and instant access to your money online through your Westpac everyday account 2 (if you don't have one, we'll open a Westpac Choice account for you)
Why open a Westpac Life account?
Unlimited transfers
Unlimited online transfers between your Westpac Life account and your Westpac everyday account
Competitive base rate
Enjoy a competitive base rate on your savings
Ongoing bonus interest
You could earn bonus interest each month you grow your balance1
Savings Goals
Set up and track your personalised savings goals via Online Banking
Who is this account for?
Westpac Life is great if you want to:
- Save for different goals without the hassle of managing multiple accounts
- Earn a competitive interest rate even when you don't grow your balance
- Do most of your day-to-day banking online
How it works
1. Set up your personalised savings goals
You can name your goals, set the amount you’d like to save and when you’d like to reach your goal by.
2. Distribute your savings across your goals
When you add to your savings you can distribute the money across your different goals.
3. Track your progress
Select a savings goal to see how you’re doing.
Security
Safe Online Banking guarantee
If your Westpac account is compromised as a result of Internet fraud, we guarantee to repay any missing funds, providing you comply with our Online Banking Terms and Conditions4.
Protected under the Financial Claims Scheme
Westpac Life is a “protected account” under the Australian Government’s Financial Claims Scheme5.
Westpac Protect SMS code
Increase your online banking security by using your mobile to confirm certain transactions via SMS.
Savings Goals3 makes it easy to manage your long and short term goals within a single account. Through Online Banking you can set up personalised savings goals, track your progress, and get savings calculations which could help you stay on track.
| Total variable interest rate | Up to 2.30% p.a. |
|---|---|
| Standard variable base rate (when no standard variable bonus rate applies) | 1.00% p.a. |
| Standard variable bonus rate | 1.30% p.a. |
How do I earn bonus interest on my Westpac Life account?
Bonus interest is payable each month that you:
- Make a deposit to the account;
- Ensure your account balance is higher at the end than the beginning; and
- Keep your account balance above $0 at all times.
A month is the period from close of business on the last business day of the previous month to close of business on the last business day of the current month.
When is interest paid to my Westpac Life account?
Interest is paid on the last business day of each calendar month. Balances in your account on and after the last business day won't be included in the interest calculation for that month but will be included in the interest calculation for the following month. Balances include deposits made to your account.
| Standard fees (fees may change) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly service fee | $0 |
| Online Banking withdrawal (including Mobile Banking) | $0 |
| Telephone Banking withdrawal (self service) | $0 |
| Telephone Banking withdrawal (staff assisted) | $2.50 |
| Branch staff assisted withdrawal | $2.50 |
| ATM transactions | N/A |
| Account overdrawn fee | N/A |
| Outward dishonour fee | N/A |
| EFTPOS | N/A |
There are no fees for Online Banking or Automated Telephone Banking transfers from a Westpac Life account to a Westpac everyday account held in the name of the account holder or authorised user who is requesting the transfer. To access your money, we recommend you transfer funds to your Westpac everyday account and then make your withdrawal or payment.
Direct debits, periodical payments, BPAY®, Pay Anyone, cheque withdrawals and ATM transactions are not available from a Westpac Life account.
Things you should know
Deposit Accounts for Personal & SMSF customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 2MB)
Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 1MB)
Personal Telephone Banking Terms and Conditions
Find out what information you need to provide to become a customer (PDF 768KB)
Westpac Debit Mastercard Terms and Conditions (PDF 149KB) (PDF 3MB)
Before making a decision about any of our products or services, please read all the terms and conditions and consider whether the product or service is right for you. Fees and charges apply and may change.
- Bonus interest: payable each month that you: make a deposit to the account, ensure the account balance is higher at the end than the beginning of the month, and keep the account balance above $0. For bonus interest qualification, a month is the period from close of business on the last business day of the prior month to close of business on the last business day of the current month.
- Westpac everyday account: To open a Westpac Life account, you must hold a Westpac everyday account. Fees and charges apply on a Westpac everyday account.
- Savings Goals: Both an account holder and an authorised user can use the Savings Goals feature, including to view, add, edit and delete the savings goals on a Westpac Life account.
- Safe Online Banking guarantee: ensures that customers will be reimbursed for any unauthorised transactions provided that the customer has not contributed to the loss and contacted Westpac promptly. Refer to the Westpac Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 1MB) for full details, including when a customer will be liable.
- Financial Claims Scheme: payments under the FCS are subject to a limit for each depositor. For more information see the APRA website.