Westpac
Westpac Choice for migrants
A Westpac Choice everyday bank account for people who need to already be in Australia or arriving in the next 14 days to do this.
Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 8 Sept 2026
At a glance
- Base rate
- 0.00%
- Monthly fee
- $5
§ 01 — Rates · 2
| Type | Applies to | Term | Band | Rate | Comparison | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | — | — | — | 15.01% | — | The ULR is a debit interest rate charged to a transaction account if it becomes overdrawn without arrangement. It will be calculated daily on the debit balance (and deducted on the last business day… |
| Variable | — | — | — | 0.00% | — | paid every 1 mo; Standard Variable Rate |
§ 02 — Fees · 17
| Fee | Type | Amount | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdrawn Fee | Event | $15 | — | Nil for Westpac Choice where an account holder is under 18 years of age. |
| Westpac Group Branded ATM - Balance Inquiry | Event | No fee | — | Any balance Inquiry made at a Westpac/St.George/Bank of Melbourne/BankSA branded ATM |
| Direct Debit | Payment | No fee | — | A transfer of funds from your account drawn under a Direct Debit request you gave another person or company. |
| PayTo payment | Payment | No fee | — | A transfer of funds from your account in accordance with a Payment Agreement you have established with a merchant or Payment Initiator. |
| Periodical Payments | Payment | No fee | — | An automated transfer that is debited from your account and credited to a specified account on a regular basis on your request. Additional fees apply for Periodical Payments made by Bank Cheque and I… |
| Account Keeping Fee | Periodic | $5 | Every 1 mo | This fee is waived for: $0 Account-Keeping Fee (usually $5 per month) This fee is waived for: Deposit at least $2,000 by the close of business on the last business day of the month (other fees apply) This fee is waived for: Are under the age of 41 This fee is waived for: Full-time tertiary students This fee is waived for: Are a Westpac Choice Concession account holder This fee is waived for: 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). This fee is waived for: Are new to Australia or expatriate customers (for the first 12 months after opening a new Westpac Choice account) |
| Point of Sale (POS) transactions | Purchase | No fee | — | All transactions conducted at a POS terminal. |
| Foreign Transaction Fee (Australian merchant) | Transaction | 2.20% of transaction | — | 2.2% of the $AUD transaction amount where a transaction is made in foreign currency and the merchant or financial institution accepting the card is located in Australia (comprising of 2% Westpac Proc… |
| Foreign Transaction Fee (Merchant Outside Australia) | Transaction | 3.00% of transaction | — | 3% of the $AUD transaction amount where a transaction is made in foreign currency and the merchant or financial institution accepting the card is located outside Australia (comprising of 2% Westpac P… |
| Branch staff assisted withdrawal | Withdrawal | No fee | — | Includes any withdrawals conducted at a Westpac branch, including cashing of Westpac cheques. |
| Cheque Withdrawals | Withdrawal | No fee | — | Withdrawals or payments made by cheque. Excludes cashing of a cheque. Only available to customers aged 18 years and over. |
| Online Banking | Withdrawal | No fee | — | Online transfer withdrawals via Online Banking |
| Overseas Withdrawal | Withdrawal | No fee | — | Overseas Withdrawal Fee from a Global Alliance Partner ATM (for more information on Global Alliance Partners: Accessing your accounts overseas) |
| Overseas Withdrawal | Withdrawal | $5 | — | Any successful cash withdrawal made at an overseas ATM. Some overseas banks may also apply a surcharge to cash withdrawals from their ATMs. This should be drawn to your attention before you proceed w… |
| Telephone Banking (automated) | Withdrawal | No fee | — | Automated Telephone Banking transfer withdrawals |
| Telephone Banking (staff assisted) | Withdrawal | No fee | — | A Telephone Banking transfer withdrawal assisted by a staff member over the telephone |
| Westpac Group Branded ATM - Withdrawal | Withdrawal | No fee | — | Any withdrawal made at a Westpac/St.George/Bank of Melbourne/BankSA branded ATM |
§ 03 — Features
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- · $0 Cash withdrawal fees: In branch, from our ATMs and select partner ATMs. Plus, unlimited transactions and account enquiries.
- · $0 Account-keeping fees: For at least the first year on new accounts for eligible customers ? more details in the fees section.
- · Instant Digital Card - Start spending using your digital card in Apple Pay or Google Pay, before your physical card arrives.
- · Save on fees - Pay no Westpac foreign currency transfer fees, or withdrawal fees1 at 3k+ ATMs.
- · Your money anytime - Use Australia's number 1 Banking App to check your balance, transfer money, budget with smart tools.
- · Language support - Access translation services, multilingual ATMs, and English guides for easier Aussie banking.
- · Spend&Save with Westpac - You could earn up to 5.75% p.a. variable interest on your first $150000 of savings with a Life Savings and Choice bank account. 18-40 year olds only. T&Cs and exclusions app…
- · Weekly Spend Limit will allow customers to set a limit on their accumulative weekly spend on their Debit Mastercard.
- · $0 international transfers when you send foreign currency overseas via Online Banking or the Westpac App. Westpac transfer fees still apply for funds sent in Australian dollars. Receiving bank fees m…
- · Click to Pay - Online shopping made quick, simple and secure with Click to Pay.
- · Account can be opened via Online, mobile, in branch and telephone.
- · No minimum opening balance for this account
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
- · Minimum age 14
- · Residency: Those with an Australian residential address and phone number.
- · You need to already be in Australia or arriving in the next 14 days to apply online; required documents include arrival date (must be within the next 14 days).
- · If you?re overseas but will arrive in Australia within 14 days, set up your account online in advance. You?ll get a Customer ID and Online Banking profile.
- · Verify your ID when you arrive in Australia. You?ll need ID documents, such as your passport to verify your identity at a local branch.
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Published by Westpac under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 8 Sept 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.