Quick setups to manage your banking
What's Quick Balance?
View the balances of your most used accounts without signing in and transfer funds between eligible accounts in just a few moves.
- Quick Balance - tap Quick Balance to see the available balance of up to 3 accounts
- Quick Transfer - tap and hold to transfer between accounts
- All Transactions - tap the balance and sign in to see transactions
Tip: You can view up to 3 eligible accounts in Quick Balance, plus your Altitude Rewards points.
However, some account types can’t be viewed, including Variable investment loans, Fixed rate personal loans, Investment property loans, Term Deposits, Foreign currency accounts and Superannuation and online investing accounts.
How to activate Quick Balance
In the Westpac App
Before trying these instructions make sure you update to the latest version of the app.
- Search Quick view
- Toggle on Quick view
- Select up to 3 Accounts
- Toggle on settings for Quick Transfer and Reward Points (optional)
- Tap Done
Tip: You can set up Quick Balance on multiple smartphones, and you can display different accounts on different phones. However, you can only have 9 Quick Balance registrations at any one time.
Other handy account set ups
Add your Tax File Number
Not compulsory, but you might like to add it to avoid Withholding Tax on any interest earned, being deducted at the highest marginal rate from your bank account.
Update your account details
If you’ve moved house or got a new mobile number or email address, it’s vital that you update your details. You can do it easily in the Westpac App or Online Banking.
Manage your notifications
Push Notifications are sent to your mobile when money goes in and out of your account, a credit card repayment is due, or with daily limit or contact detail changes.
Nickname your accounts
Enjoy a more personalised banking experience by nicknaming your accounts. Joint account holders can choose their own nickname for the same account.
Things you should know
Read the Westpac Online Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF 620KB) at westpac.com.au before making a decision and consider whether the product is right for you.
The taxation position described is a general statement and should only be used as a guide. It does not constitute tax advice and is based on current tax laws and their interpretation.
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