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A great account for students
You’ll love the Easy Transaction Account with no monthly maintenance fee. Plus, we'll charge no foreign transaction fees for international purchases online or overseas with a Platinum Debit Mastercard®.
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Overseas and local non-bank ATM operators may charge a fee. Other fees and charges may apply.
Benefits at a glance
Easy Transaction Account is also suitable for concession card or government card holders.
Fees
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Monthly maintenance fee
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$0
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Overseas ATM access fee
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Overseas and local non-bank ATM operators may charge a fee. Other fees and charges may apply.
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$0
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Foreign transaction fee
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$0
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Customers opening this account will receive eStatements via Bankwest Online Banking and the Bankwest App. Customers can opt to receive a paper statement.
Other fees and charges may apply. For more detailed information, see the Easy Transaction Account Product Schedule (PDF) and Your Guide to Banking Fees (PDF).
The relevant Product Schedule together with all of the related documents form the complete Product Disclosure Statement for this product.
Product Schedule:
Bankwest Easy Transaction Account Product Schedule (PDF)
Related documents:
Opening an account online is simple
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Check your eligibility
- You can apply online if you're aged 16 years or over (you can apply over the phone if you're aged 11-15 years) ? Call us on 13 17 19 to start the new account opening process however, you will need to complete the identification process at a participating Australia Post outlet. Refer to 'Things you need for your application' below for more information.
- Want a joint account? Check out your options
- Platinum Debit Mastercard access is available to Australian citizens and temporary or permanent residents over 16 with an Australian residential address (limited exceptions may apply subject to conditions).
- You can have up to 10 Easy Transaction accounts per person.
- Photo identification such as an Australian driver's licence or passport. Or see a handy list of other ID documents we’ll accept
- Tax File Number (providing your TFN stops you from paying witholding tax on this account).
Frequently asked questions
That’s right – there’s no ongoing monthly maintenance fee to use this account.
We charge no ATM fees Australia-wide. Plus there’s no overseas ATM fees for Platinum Debit Mastercard holders.
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Overseas and local non-bank ATM operators may charge a fee. Other fees and charges may apply.
This is where the Bankwest App comes in. You can securely manage your Easy Transaction Account on the go, track your savings and even set up customised alerts. See how the Bankwest App could help you.
It’s when you have separate accounts for different things. You might open multiple accounts to track your bills, everyday spending, holiday fund, and more. By separating your money, you can see how much you spend and set savings goals.
You can choose between a Debit card or a Platinum Debit Mastercard.
The Platinum Debit Mastercard access is available to Australian citizens and temporary or permanent residents over 16 with an Australian residential address (limited exceptions may apply subject to conditions).
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Get more from your banking by using features and services available to you, including the Bankwest App.
Get buzzed when you get paid
Forget constantly checking to see if your pay has gone through – get a heads up as soon as a payment hits your account, or if a payment's due, with our Easy Alerts available in the Bankwest App.
Stay confident at the checkout
Forget that declined message dread. You can get notified when your balance goes below a certain amount in the Bankwest App, so you know how much you’ve got to spend.
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- Overseas and local non-bank ATM operators may charge a fee. Other fees and charges may apply.
- Platinum Debit Mastercard access is available to Australian citizens and temporary or permanent residents over 16 with an Australian residential address (limited exceptions may apply subject to conditions).
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Consider the applicable product PDS available from Bankwest before deciding whether the product is right for you. Fees and charges may apply and subject to change.