Summary
Before you get started, here’s a quick recap of what you’re applying for.
Westpac Choice Youth
- An everyday account with a Debit Mastercard®¹ for those aged 8+, to make deposits and withdrawals, payments online or on the Westpac App
- $0 Account-keeping fees for under 18's
- A Westpac Bump Savings account can be opened at the same time to help under 18's kick-start their savings
Special offer
Double your $50 with us!
Open both a Westpac Choice Youth everyday account and an eligible savings account together. Deposit at least $50 into your Choice Youth account within 10 days, and we’ll add $50 to your savings. Ends 20/04/2026.
New Customers Only. T&Cs apply
The $50 'Double U' Cashback Promotion Terms and Conditions
This promotion runs from 1 February 2026 to 20 April 2026.
Eligibility criteria:
You must:
- Not have held either a transaction account or savings accounts with Westpac in the last 2 years (applies to both account holders for joint accounts)
- Open a new Westpac Choice account AND, either a Westpac Life (18+) OR Westpac Bump (U18) OR Westpac eSaver. Accounts must be in the same name, and active and ready to use.
- Open both accounts and deposit $50 or more into your Westpac Choice transaction account within 10 calendar days. Deposit(s) must be processed (not pending) by the 10th day.
- Deposit must be customer-initiated and does not include interest payments into the account.
- Keep the account open for a minimum of 60 days after your eligible deposit.
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 Bump 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 Bump or Westpac eSaver account, the $50 cashback will be made to one account only. It will be the first savings account opened and active.
Joint accounts not eligible. This promotion may be varied or withdrawn at any time. It is not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated.
Age of account holder
Under 14
14-17
- Parents or guardians need to complete the application for children under 14
Are you (the parent or guardian) already an existing Westpac customer?
Yes
No
Is your child already a Westpac customer?
Yes
No
What to have handy
- You’ll need to be registered for Westpac Protect SMS Code. We’ll send you an SMS Code before you open your child's account
By continuing you agree
To begin, you acknowledge:
- You have read our Privacy Statement which explains how we collect, use and disclose your and your child’s personal information, including marketing communications which we’ll send to your child.
- 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 both for you and on behalf of your child:
- That you are the parent or guardian of the child who is opening the account (“your child”)
- To the Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 643KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 633KB) that apply to the products and services your child is applying for.
- To us sending your child a Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your child’s account, as set out in the Westpac Debit Mastercard Terms and Conditions (PDF 338KB) (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. If your child is not registered for Online Banking, they will receive account statements in paper form.
- To the obligations relating to the products and services being applied for including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
- That the Westpac Choice Youth account will transition to a Westpac Choice account when your child turns 18 and that certain account features will no longer be available at that time.
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 and your child’s personal information, including marketing communications which we’ll send to your child.
- 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 both for you and on behalf of your child:
- That you are the parent or guardian of the child who is opening the account (“your child”)
- To the Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 643KB) and the Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 633KB) that apply to the products and services your child is applying for.
- To us sending your child a Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your child’s account, as set out in the Westpac Debit Mastercard Terms and Conditions (PDF 338KB) (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. If your child is not registered for Online Banking, they will receive account statements in paper form.
- To the obligations relating to the products and services being applied for including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
- That the Westpac Choice Youth account will transition to a Westpac Choice account when your child turns 18 and that certain account features will no longer be available at that time.
Ready to get started?
Next steps:
- To open the account online for your child, you’ll need a Westpac Online Banking profile
- Create a profile now by opening a Westpac Choice account for yourself
- If you don’t want to open your own account, create a profile by going to a branch.
- 14-17 year olds can complete the application themselves (they don't need a parent or guardian to complete)
Are you (the 14-17 year old) an existing Westpac customer?
Yes
No
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 643KB) 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 Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Westpac Debit Mastercard Terms and Conditions (PDF 338KB).
- 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 acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
- That Westpac Choice Youth account will transition to a Westpac Choice account when you turn 18.
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 643KB) 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 Debit Mastercard® and linking it to your account, as set out in the Westpac Debit Mastercard Terms and Conditions (PDF 338KB).
- 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 acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
- That Westpac Choice Youth account will transition to a Westpac Choice account when you turn 18.
Ready to get started?
Things you should know
Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 643KB)
Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 633KB)
1
Debit Mastercard®: Westpac Choice Youth account, the eligible card age is 8. For any other transaction account, the eligible card age is 14. You must have an Australian residential address.
2 Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. ®
2 Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. ®