If you’re starting life in Australia or thinking about moving down under, we want to help make your arrival in Australia as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We can help you with banking, advice and information on ‘things in Australia’ you may not know or understand.

More than one in three Australians already bank with Westpac. Established since 1817, we are the oldest bank in Australia and we’re proud of our history and continued strength.

If you are planning to move to Australia in the near future, you can organize your banking with us before moving. Specifically, you can do the following from overseas:

1. Open an everyday bank account and online savings account
Have your bank accounts and funds waiting for you when you arrive. It only takes 10 minutes to apply online for both a transaction + savings account.
Visit our website to see how

2. Apply for a credit card *
You can apply from a range of Westpac Credit Cards before coming to Australia or shortly after you arrive. For more information on which visa subclasses are eligible (e.g. 457, 136) please visit our website below.

3. Apply for a home loan *
This is a unique service offered by Westpac’s Migrant Banking as new migrants have traditionally found it difficult to obtain credit until they have established a track record of employment and financial stability in Australia. We assess all credit applications in accordance with normal credit requirements but will take into consideration the special credit strengths of new migrants.

Find out your borrowing capacity
If you would like to get an indication of your borrowing capacity please email us at [email protected]



To apply for the above, or if you’d like more information on any of our services, please visit our website at:

www.westpac.com.au/migrantbanking

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected]

OR visit one of our branches in Perth: