The Finance Algorithm
Westpac

Business Cash Reserve Savings

Earn interest on your collected GST and access your funds anytime you need them with our most popular business online savings account

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 13 Aug 2026
At a glance
Base rate
0.45%
Monthly fee
$0
§ 01 — Rates · 8
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Variableup to $4,9990.45%paid every 1 mo; Min deposit amount
Variable$10,000–$24,9990.45%paid every 1 mo; Min deposit amount
Variable$1,000,001+1.30%paid every 1 mo; Min deposit amount
Variable$25,000–$49,9990.45%paid every 1 mo; Min deposit amount
Variable$250,000–$499,9991.15%paid every 1 mo; Min deposit amount
Variable$5,000–$9,9990.45%paid every 1 mo; Min deposit amount
Variable$50,000–$249,9990.60%paid every 1 mo; Min deposit amount
Variable$500,000–$999,9991.15%paid every 1 mo; Min deposit amount
§ 02 — Fees · 10
FeeTypeAmountWhenNotes
Self-Service (Electronic) DepositsDepositNo fee
Staff-Assisted DepositDeposit$3
Online BankingEventNo feeAccount enquiries are always free when you use Online Banking.
Overdrawn FeeEvent$15$15.00 per occurrence
Telephone BankingEventNo feeUnlimited free self-service enquiries
Account Keeping FeePeriodicNo feeEvery 1 mo
Cheques Collected / DepositedTransaction$3Cheques collected or deposited (Additional charge for the branch transaction applies)
Periodical PaymentsTransactionNo fee
Self-Service (Electronic) WithdrawalsWithdrawalNo fee
Staff-Assisted WithdrawalWithdrawal$3These transactions are not available, however if they occur, a $3.00 fee will be charged for each transaction.
§ 03 — Features
Digital bankingFraud protectionUnlimited transactions
  • · No account-keeping fees: Earn interest on your surplus funds, noting that zero interest rates may apply from time to time.
  • · $0 linked account transfers: Move cash to and from your Westpac transaction account via Online Banking or the Westpac App.
  • · Access your money 24/7: Get access to your savings at anytime, anywhere. Access to funds subject to system availability.
  • · Bucket your savings: Create multiple accounts for expenses like GST and tax to avoid a cash flow crunch when payments are due
  • · Tiered interest is paid on certain balances
  • · Interest is paid on monthly basis
  • · You have choice of 3 or 6 monthly statements.
  • · Unlimited free self-service enquiries.
  • · Account enquiries are always free when you use Online Banking.
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Minimum age 18
  • · Residency: Operating in Australia with an Australian address
  • · Eligible entities include sole traders, partnerships, companies, associations, self-managed super funds, trusts and not-for-profit organisations
  • · Must not be an individual using the account for predominantly personal purposes
  • · Needs an eligible Westpac business transaction account to link to.

Published by Westpac 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.