WESTPAC CHOICE CONCESSION
An everyday bank account with debit card and no monthly fees. For customers who hold a Concession or Health Care card, receive benefit payments, or low or no income earners.
Get outstanding value with an award-winning account
Westpac Choice transaction account with a Debit Mastercard® voted:
- Canstar's Outstanding Value for Transaction Accounts 2024-2026
- WeMoney Winner 2025 for Best Quality - Transaction Accounts
You could earn
$50
Cashback with a new account
If you open a new Westpac Choice everyday account and an eligible savings account between 9 June and 30 September 2026, here's how you could get $50:
- Spend at least $50 on your debit card within 15 days of opening on eligible purchases
- You must not have held any Westpac transaction account or savings account in the last 2 years
- Accounts must be in your name only (no joint accounts).
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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- This promotion may be varied or withdrawn at any time.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.$0
Monthly and withdrawal fees
- Account-Keeping Fee (usually $5) is waived
- No cash withdrawal fees from Westpac and select partner ATMs
- Unlimited transactions and account enquiries.
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Account fees
| Standard fees (fees may change) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Account-Keeping Fee | $0 |
| Standard fees (fees may change) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Online Banking withdrawal (including Mobile Banking) | $0 |
| Telephone Banking withdrawal (self service) | $0 |
| Telephone Banking withdrawal (staff assisted) | $0 |
| Branch staff assisted withdrawal | $0 |
| Direct Debit | $0 |
| Point of Sale (POS) transactions | $0 |
| ATM cash withdrawals in Australia (ATM providers may charge a fee – watch out for that!) | $0 |
| Overdrawn Fee | $0 |
| Unarranged Lending Rate (ULR) is a debit interest rate charged to a transaction account if it becomes overdrawn without arrangement | 0% |
| Overseas Withdrawal Fee from a Global Alliance Partner ATM (for more information on Global Alliance Partners: Accessing your accounts overseas) | $0 |
| Overseas Withdrawal Fee from a non-Global Alliance Partner ATM | $5 |
| Transactions made in foreign currency, and the merchant or financial institution is located outside Australia | 3% of the AUD transaction amount |
| Transactions made in foreign currency, and the merchant or financial institution is located in Australia | 2.2% of the AUD transaction amount |
Other fees and charges may apply. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions (PDF 749KB)
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Things you should know
Before making a decision about any of our products or services, please read all the terms and conditions and consider whether the product or service is right for you. Fees and charges apply and may change.
*This claim is based on The Forrester Digital Experience Review™ of 4 Australian mobile banking apps in Q3 2025. Future findings are subject to change. Forrester does not endorse any company or brand, nor their products or services, nor advise anyone to select them based on this review. If you want to learn more, go to the Forrester website.
Protected by the Financial Claims Scheme (FCS): If you have a Westpac deposit account, in certain circumstances you may be entitled to a payment under the FCS. Payments under the FCS are limited for each customer. You can find out more information from the APRA website at www.fcs.gov.au.
PayID® is a registered trademark of NPP Australia Limited and any use of its marks by Westpac is under license.