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Westpac Bump Savings

  • Designed to help under 18's kick-start their savings
  • Earn up to 5.00% p.a. variable interest (2.00% p.a. standard variable base rate plus + 3.00% p.a. variable bonus rate each month you grow your balance)^
  • $0 Account-keeping fee and transaction fees 
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Westpac Choice Youth

  • An everyday account with a Debit Mastercard®¹ for those aged 8+, to make deposits and withdrawals, payments online or on the Westpac App
  • $0 Account-keeping fees for under 18's

Special offer

Under 18? Get $30 on us

Open a new Bump savings account and a Westpac Choice Youth everyday account, or just the account you don't have. Deposit $100 into your Bump account within 30 days of opening your new account(s), and we'll deposit $30 into your Choice Youth account.


T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply*

Age of account holder

  • Parents or guardians need to complete the application for children under 14

Are you (the parent or guardian) already an existing Westpac customer?

Is your child already a Westpac customer?

What to have handy

  • You’ll need to be registered for Westpac Protect SMS Code. We’ll send you an SMS Code before you open your child's account

By continuing you agree

To begin, you acknowledge:

By opening the account, you agree both for you and on behalf of your child:

  • To acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
  • That the Westpac Choice Youth account will transition to a Westpac Choice account when your child turns 18 and that certain account features will no longer be available at that time.
  • That the Westpac Bump savings account will transition to a Westpac Life account when your child turns 18 and that certain account features will no longer be available at that time.

Ready to get started?

What to have handy

Your mobile

You’ll need to be registered for Westpac Protect SMS Code. We’ll send you an SMS Code before you open your child's account

Two of these ID documents for your child

  • Passport
  • Medicare card
  • Australian birth certificate
     

If your child's details are entered incorrectly or we’re unable to identify them, the application will need to be completed in branch.

 

If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and don't have the required documents, call our Indigenous Call Centre on 1800 230 144 Monday to Friday 9am – 6:30pm ACST or visit your nearest branch.

Foreign tax residency details

If you’re a customer under 18 years you are required to provide tax residency information, irrespective of whether you are required to file a tax return, or if any tax is actually payable on your account(s).

By continuing you agree

To begin, you acknowledge:

By opening the account, you agree both for you and on behalf of your child:

  • To acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
  • That the Westpac Choice Youth account will transition to a Westpac Choice account when your child turns 18 and that certain account features will no longer be available at that time.
  • That the Westpac Bump savings account will transition to a Westpac Life account when your child turns 18 and that certain account features will no longer be available at that time.

Ready to get started?

Complete your child's application in branch

If you are applying on behalf of your child and you are a new Westpac customer, you’ll need to visit a branch to open your child's account. Please make sure you bring:  

  • Your child’s tax details. We’ll need your child’s Tax File Number (TFN) and if you or your child is a foreign tax resident, we’ll also need your tax residency details

  • Suitable ID. You’ll both need to be verified separately.

You can use our identification checklist to work out which documents you’ll need for your situation.

To ensure we’re best prepared to help you, please call the branch first to make an appointment.

 

If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and don't have any of the required forms of identification, please call our Indigenous Call Centre on 1800 230 144 Monday to Friday 9am - 6.30pm ACST or visit your nearest branch.
  • 14-17 year olds can complete the application themselves (they don't need a parent or guardian to complete)

Are you (the 14-17 year old) an existing Westpac customer?

What to have handy

  • Your Westpac Online Banking sign in details.

By continuing you agree

To begin, you acknowledge:

By opening the account, you agree:


Ready to get started?

What to have handy

Your mobile

A secure code will be sent to your mobile to verify you phone number.

Two of these ID documents

  • Passport
  • Medicare card
  • Australian driver license
  • Australian birth certificate

If your details are entered incorrectly or we’re unable to identify them, your application will need to be completed in branch.

 

If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and don't have the required documents, call our Indigenous Call Centre on 1800 230 144 Monday to Friday 9am – 6:30pm ACST or visit your nearest branch.

Foreign tax residency details

If you’re a customer under 18 years you are required to provide tax residency information, irrespective of whether you are required to file a tax return, or if any tax is actually payable on your account(s).

By continuing you agree

To begin, you acknowledge:

  • You have read our Privacy Statement which explains how we collect, use and disclose your personal information.
  • you have read our Financial Services Guide (PDF 249KB) which provides important information on the financial services and products we offer as a financial services licensee. 
     

By opening the account, you agree:

  • To acknowledge your obligations including Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding requirements and our other reporting obligations if you are a foreign tax resident.
  • That the Westpac Bump savings account will transition to a Westpac Life account when your child turns 18 and that certain account features will no longer be available at that time.
  • That the Westpac Choice Youth account will transition to a Westpac Choice account when you turn 18 and that certain account features will no longer be available at that time.

Ready to get started?

Things you should know

Deposit Accounts for Personal Customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 645KB)

Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 620KB)

1 Debit Mastercard: You need to be at least 8 years of age, and have an Australian residential address to be eligible for the card. The debit card is automatically linked when the account is opened, except for children under 14. For children 8-13, a parent or guardian must order their card separately.

^  Bonus interest: You will be eligible for bonus interest during the month (a month is the period from close of business on the last business day of the previous month to close of business on the last business day of the current month) and subject to transaction processing time, if:
a. your account balance has not fallen below $0; and
b. you (or someone on your behalf) have made a deposit of any amount (interest paid into your account does not qualify as a deposit in terms of bonus interest eligibility); and
c. the account balance on the last business day of the month is higher than the account balance on the last business day of the previous month.
Note: Bonus interest is calculated in the system after 11:59pm on the last business day of the month. Any transaction processed before 11:59pm may impact bonus interest eligibility.

* Youth Promotion Terms and Conditions
  • To receive $30 you must meet the eligibility criteria and satisfy the requirements in these Terms and Conditions. This promotion is available from 05/12/2024 to 28/02/2025.
  • Available to new or existing Westpac customers under 18 years of age (Customer), who have not previously held a Westpac Bump Savings and/or Westpac Choice (Youth) account.
  • This promotion excludes Customers who have opened and closed both of these accounts, as well as joint accounts.
  • During the promotion, the Customer must open the required account(s) so that the customer holds both a Bump Savings and Choice (Youth) account in the Customer’s name (account(s) must be active and ready to use), and must deposit a cumulative minimum of $100 into one Bump Savings account within 30 days of opening the account(s).
  • Deposit must be Customer initiated and does not include interest payments into your account.
  • The $30 promotion amount will be paid into the Customer’s Westpac Choice (Youth) account within 50 calendar days of meeting these Terms and Conditions. Both the Westpac Bump Savings and Westpac Choice (Youth) accounts must remain open during that period for the $30 promotion amount to be paid.
  • Each eligible youth Customer is only entitled to one $30 promotion amount payment when the Customer has met all the requirements set out in these Terms and Conditions.
  • In the event multiple eligible accounts are opened for the same Customer, the $30 promotion amount will be paid to the Customer’s Westpac Choice (Youth) account that was opened first and active.
  • We reserve the right to withdraw, amend or extend this offer at any time.
  • Deposit Accounts for Personal customers Terms and Conditions (PDF 645KB) apply to Westpac Bump Savings and Westpac Choice (Youth) accounts. Please read these terms and conditions carefully to determine whether these products are right for your needs and requirements.


† If you have opted out of marketing, bundled accounts cannot be opened. You need to apply for the Savings and Westpac Choice Youth accounts separately.


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