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Benefits for your business

No account-keeping fees

Earn interest on your surplus funds, noting that zero interest rates may apply from time to time.1

$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.

Can I open a business savings account online?

Check your eligibility first

You must meet the following criteria:

  • Sole trader, partnership, company, association, SMSF, trust, or not-for-profit
  • Operating in Australia with an Australian address
  • 18+ years old (applicant plus all signatories)
  • Need an eligible Westpac business transaction account to link to.
  • Earn a variable rate tiered

To open an account online

You must be at least one of the following:

  • A sole trader 
  • 1-director company
  • Already a Westpac business customer

 

If you’re not eligible to apply online, open an account at any branch.

 

What to take if you’re applying in branch

For your security, we’re required to check your ID and other documents before you can open a business account. Unsure of your business structureFind out using your business registration.

 

ID options:

  • Driver licence or passport, OR
  • Birth/citizenship certificate PLUS Medicare card or recent utility bill in your/their name.


Check out other ID options (PDF 657KB)

How your savings are protected

Westpac Protect™ Online Banking Security Guarantee

If your Westpac account is compromised due to Online Banking fraud, we guarantee to repay any missing funds, provided you comply with our Online Banking Terms and Conditions3.
 

Australian Government Financial Claims Scheme

The Australian Government guarantees deposits up to a total of $250,000 under the Financial Claims Scheme (FCS). Financial Claims Scheme payments under the FCS are subject to a limit for each depositor. For more information visit www.fcs.gov.au.

Interest rates and fees

Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly3. Rates are current as at 8th November 2024 and are subject to change at any time.

Amount Variable base rates p.a.
$0 to $9,999 0.01%
Above $9,999 1.15%  

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You can open a new Business Cash Reserve savings account online if you already have a Westpac business transaction account. If you don’t have a business transaction account yet, there are two options:
 

1. Open a Business Cash Reserve savings account now online (if you’re a sole trader or 1-director company) or open the account at a branch, and we’ll automatically help you open at the same time a Business One transaction account.

2. If you’d prefer to open a Business One Plus transaction account and benefit from special offers and discounts, you’ll need to open that account first (either online or at a branch) and select to open a Business Cash Reserve savings account at the same time.

Things you should know
1. Zero interest rates may apply, and then you will receive no interest on your account balance. References to interest being paid should be read accordingly.
2.Read the Westpac Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 620KB) before making a decision. Not all accounts are eligible to be included in a bank feed. Not all third-party service providers support bank feeds for all accounts.
Bank feeds must be set up with third-party service provider before it can be connected in Westpac Online Banking. If your third-party service provider doesn’t appear in the drop-down menu in Westpac Online Banking, you may need to check that your third-party service provider is registered with Westpac. Should there be any changes to your user access or network access levels, you may need to disconnect your bank feed(s) as any access changes won’t impact bank feeds. The products and services offered by third-party service providers are subject to their own terms and conditions and fees and charges. Westpac doesn’t guarantee or endorse the services or products offered by third-party service providers.

3. Safe Online Banking guarantee ensures that customers will be reimbursed for any unauthorised transactions provided that the customer has not contributed to the loss and contacted Westpac promptly. Refer to the Westpac Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 620KB) for full details, including when a customer will be liable.

*Business One Plus exclusive special offers: Total partner value has been calculated assuming you take up all partner offers for the entire offer period. Where applicable, we have used the highest subscription offered and for Samsung, an initial purchase of $4,000, followed by a subsequent $1,000 purchase. For Uber, an annual spend of $1,000 is considered.