Moving to Australia?

The big decision has been made, you're moving to Australia.

There are a thousand things to think about and do; make business or employment arrangements, rent or buying a home, find a school for the children, get a car and set up home.

Your banking in Australia
Westpac can help organise your banking arrangements before you leave home, like setting up a saving or current account online before you depart, apply for a credit card or assess mortgage options. This means your funds are available when you arrive in Australia. It's one less thing to worry about.

Australians have been banking with Westpac since 1817, and we've grown with our customers to provide the latest banking services and financial solutions. Westpac is renowned for its integrity, commitment to customers and for leading the global banking community in corporate sustainability and responsibility.

Open an account online from overseas and have your funds waiting for you when you arrive in Australia. Note: You will not be able to make withdrawals from your account until you arrive in Australia and have been fully identified. This precaution ensures the security of your money and complies with Australian law.

Open a saving or current account online
Our Westpac Choice account offers an everyday account with unlimited transactions for only $5 a month.

Open a foreign currency account
If you prefer, you can keep your funds in foreign currency and not convert them into Australian dollars.

Apply for a credit card
Apply for a Westpac Altitude or Mastercard and if approved, have it waiting for you when you arrive in Australia.

Apply for an Australian home loan
Find out more about applying for a home loan pre-approval or let us calculate your approximate borrowing capacity (PDF 78kb) in Australia.