Summary
Before you get started, here’s a quick recap of what you’re applying for:
Westpac Choice
An everyday account with a Debit Mastercard®. With this account you can make deposits and withdrawals, payments online or on the Westpac App.
About you
You must have an Australian residential address and be 14 years or over. Conditions apply for under 14s.
The monthly fee is waived if you:
- Are under the age of 41 or a full-time tertiary student; or
- Are a Westpac Choice Concession account holder; or
- Are new to Australia or expatriate customers (for the first 12 months after opening a new Westpac Choice account); or
- Deposit at least $2,000 by the close of business on the last business day of the month *; or
- Link your Choice account to your Rocket Repay Home Loan or Rocket Investment Loan as an offset account (for as long as the account is linked).
- Available for new Westpac Choice accounts opened online between 1 February 2024 and 30 September 2026.
- If you are aged 41 or over and don’t qualify for the $0 Account-Keeping Fee waiver, your monthly fee will be waived for the first 12 months when you open a new Westpac Choice account online. After 12 months, the $5 monthly fee applies unless you qualify for the $0 Account-Keeping Fee waiver, as above.
- This offer does not apply if your already receive the fee waiver (i.e. under 41, New Arrivals, full-time students) and Westpac Choice Concession.
- For joint accounts, individuals must meet the eligibility criteria separately, for the fee waiver to apply.
- Other fees and charges, terms and conditions apply to the Westpac Choice account.
- This offer may be withdrawn, varied, or extended at any time.
Special offer
You could earn $50 with us!
Open a new Westpac Choice everyday account and an eligible savings account between 9 June and 30 September 2026. Spend at least $50 on your debit card within 15 days of opening your account on eligible purchases.
This promotion runs from 9 June 2026 to 30 September 2026.
To be eligible you must:
- 18+ and have not held any transaction account or savings accounts with Westpac in the last 2 years from the date the last transaction or savings account closure.
- Open a new Westpac Choice account AND, either a Westpac Life OR Westpac eSaver. Accounts must be in the same name, activated and ready to use.
- Make eligible purchases totalling at least $50 using the debit card linked to your Westpac Choice account within 15 calendar days of the first account being opened. Transaction(s) must be processed (not pending) by the end of the 15th day.
- Transaction(s) must be customer-initiated and does not include interest payments, direct debits or internal transfers between your Westpac accounts.
- Keep the account open for a minimum of 60 days after you meet all other eligibility criteria.
- Hold the accounts in one name only. These accounts cannot be joint accounts.
If you meet the above:
- You're eligible for a one-time $50 payment.
- The $50 payment will be made to your Westpac Life or Westpac eSaver account within 60 days of you meeting all Terms and Conditions and eligibility criteria.
- If you open more than one Westpac Life or Westpac eSaver account, the $50 payment will only be made once into the first savings account opened and activated.
- This promotion may be varied or withdrawn at any time. It is not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated.Want another option? If not, continue on with the questions
What kind of account do you need?
Are you already a Westpac customer?
What to have handy
- Your Westpac Online Banking sign in details.
By continuing you agree
To begin, you acknowledge:
- 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 have read our Financial Services Guide (PDF 218KB) which provides important information on the financial services and products we offer as a financial services licensee.
By opening the account, you agree:
- To the Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 687KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 748KB) that apply to the products and services you are applying for.
- To us sending you a Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Westpac Debit Mastercard Terms and Conditions (PDF 396KB).
- 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. If you are not registered for Online Banking, you will receive account statements in paper form.
- To your obligations relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing requirements, as well as our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
Ready to get started?
What to have handy
By continuing you agree
To begin, you acknowledge:
- 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 have read our Financial Services Guide (PDF 218KB) which provides important information on the financial services and products we offer as a financial services licensee.
By opening the account, you agree:
- To the Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 687KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 748KB) that apply to the products and services you are applying for.
- To us sending you a Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Westpac Debit Mastercard Terms and Conditions (PDF 396KB).
- 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. If you are not registered for Online Banking, you will receive account statements in paper form.
- To your obligations relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing requirements, as well as our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
Ready to get started?
Are you already a Westpac customer?
What to have handy
- Your Westpac Online Banking sign in details.
- You’ll need to be registered for Westpac Protect SMS Code. We’ll send an SMS Code to both applicants before you open your account.
By continuing you agree
To begin, you acknowledge:
- 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 have read our Financial Services Guide (PDF 218KB) which provides important information on the financial services and products we offer as a financial services licensee.
By opening the account, you agree:
- To the Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 687KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 748KB) that apply to the products and services you are applying for.
- To us sending you a Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Westpac Debit Mastercard Terms and Conditions (PDF 396KB).
- 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. If you are not registered for Online Banking, you will receive account statements in paper form.
- To your obligations relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing requirements, as well as our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
- To hold the account in joint names (to open an account in trust you’ll need to visit a branch).
- That you have permission to give us personal information about any joint applicants.
- That both account holders can transact on the account individually, for example, withdraw funds without permission from the other account holder.
Ready to get started?
What to have handy
By continuing you agree
To begin, you acknowledge:
- 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 have read our Financial Services Guide (PDF 218KB) which provides important information on the financial services and products we offer as a financial services licensee.
By opening the account, you agree:
- To the Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 687KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 748KB) that apply to the products and services you are applying for.
- To us sending you a Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Westpac Debit Mastercard Terms and Conditions (PDF 396KB).
- 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. If you are not registered for Online Banking, you will receive account statements in paper form.
- To your obligations relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing requirements, as well as our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
- To hold the account in joint names (to open an account in trust you’ll need to visit a branch).
- That you have permission to give us personal information about any joint applicants.
- That both account holders can transact on the account individually, for example, withdraw funds without permission from the other account holder.
Ready to get started?
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