Security hub

Our priority is to protect you – by monitoring any unusual activity, alerting you to the latest scams and keeping
your data private and secure.

What to look out for

Text messages – When you receive an SMS from us, the sender’s name will either be ‘Bankwest’ or ‘BW Collect'.

Direct links to online banking – We will never send you one.

Unusual activity on your account – If we’ve noticed unusual activity on your account, we may notify you via the Bankwest App with our Check-it notifications.

Unfamiliar screens – Especially if they request bank details and personal information.

Generic greetings – We’ll always address you by name.

Suspicious email addresses and file attachments – We’ll email you using an official email address ending in @bankwest.com.au.

Email requests for more information – Like your name, date of birth or phone number.

Bankwest App security features

Check-it notifications

App

Check-it may identify unusual activity on your accounts and send you a push notification – so you can act to accept or reject the activity in the Bankwest App.

NameCheck

App or online banking

Helping reduce the risk of false billing scams and mistaken payments, NameCheck can use our available payment data to prompt you to check if the account details don’t look right for a first-time payment. This can help protect you from scams such as business email compromise.

We're here to help, 24/7

Spotted something suspicious?

Call us if you’re concerned about possible fraud.

Lost or stolen card?

If your card is damaged, lost or stolen, you can report it to us easily in the app or call us.

Feeling unsure?

If you’re not sure about an email or SMS, don’t click any links or attachments.