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About Westpac Bank
"Westpac, established as the oldest bank and company in Australia, operates as one of the prominent banking institutions in the country, alongside three others. Additionally, it serves as one of the significant banking organizations in New Zealand."
Why is Westpac bank for an International student ?
- A transaction account with $0 monthly fee.
- You'll pay no Account-Keeping Fee if you're under 30 or a full-time student.
- ATM network at home and overseas.
- Pay no withdrawal fee at any major bank ATM in Australia.
- You can open the account within 3 minutes.
Am I eligible?
Make sure you:
- Are aged 18 years and over.
- Will arrive in Australia in the next 14 days or have arrived in Australia in the past three months.
- Are a tertiary student at an educational institution located in Australia or are undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship.
Documents required to open a Westpac bank account ?
- Passport of your home country.
- Visa grant papers or student ID.
- Australian mobile number.
- An email address and residential address.
How to Apply Online ?
Step 1:
Go to the Westpac Website.
Step 2:
Click on 'Apply Now' and you will be transferred to our secure online application form.
Step 3:
Complete all sections and click on 'Submit'.
Step 4:
Your account will be opened, initially restricted to accept deposits only.
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