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Foreign Currency Account

Foreign Currency Accounts would mainly suit the business involved in both import and export as a Foreign Exchange Risk management tool.

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 13 Aug 2026
At a glance
Pricing
Rates on application
§ 02 — Fees · 5
FeeTypeAmountWhenNotes
Duplicate Account statementEvent$7.50
Service FeeEvent$50Opening an account for business customers we may complete a company search to verify you banking information. A fee of $50 (AUD) will be charged for this service
All inward telegraphic transfers in Australian dollars or foreign currencyTransaction$12
Outward telegraphic transfers in Australian dollars (via Online Banking)Transaction$20
Outward telegraphic transfers in Australian dollars or foreign currency (staff assisted)Transaction$32
§ 03 — Features
Fraud protection
  • · Foreign Currency Accounts available in 14 currencies , they are United States Dollars (USD) ,Great Britain Pounds (GBP),Canadian Dollars (CAD),Danish Kroner (DKK),Euro (EUR),Hong Kong Dollars (HKD),J…
  • · This facility consolidates foreign exchange transactions for ease of cash management.
  • · Provides a natural hedge for Importers. It also accommodates delayed or early payments and receipts.
  • · Consolidates funds raised from other financing tools.
  • · Accounts are interest bearing (minimum balance apply).
  • · Regular Bank Statements detailing transactions are provided.
  • · Possible protection against unfavourable foreign exchange rate movements over time
  • · You can make and receive payments in another currency without having to convert them to Australian dollars.
  • · You can manage your transactional requirements for a foreign currency.
  • · Foreign Currency account interest rates are available through our representatives or from any Westpac Group branch. These rates are subject to change. Information on current interest rates are availa…
  • · Apart from uncleared drafts and cheques, you may initiate a request to withdraw your money at any time, as long as you provided an acceptable form of identification when opening the account.
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Minimum age 18
  • · Residency: Australian Residency
  • · Minimum balance $50,000
  • · Foreign Currency Accounts can only be opened in the name of one legal person.
  • · To open a Foreign Currency Account we will need your name, address and your occupation.

Published by BankSA under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 13 Aug 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.