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  1. Bankwest increases savings rates to boost ongoing returns for customers

    15 April 2026

    Bankwest has announced an increase to savings account interest rates across two of its core products, effective Wednesday 15 April 2026. The changes will help enhance returns for customers across Australia, with more competitive ongoing savings rates.

  2. Bankwest honours brokers setting new standards for homebuyers

    9 April 2026

    Bankwest has recognised the outstanding achievements of brokers across Australia, celebrating top performers in each state at the 2026 Bankwest Broker Awards.

  3. Bankwest doubles down on WA tech talent with new graduate intake

    2 April 2026

    The competition to secure the best and brightest technology talent in WA is hotter than ever, due to rapid advances in technology and growing customer expectations for world-class digital experiences.

  4. Bankwest Online Customer Experience feedback

    2 April 2026

    See the winners of our Bankwest Online Customer Feedback Competition.

  5. Bankwest increases savings rates

    19 March 2026

    Bankwest will increase rates across a number of its savings products for the second time this year. The changes are applicable on 27 March, aligning with its home loan rate changes effective from the same date.

  6. March 2026 interest rate update

    17 March 2026

    Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision on the cash rate today, Bankwest will increase the standard variable rate on new and existing home loans by 0.25 per cent per annum, effective 27 March 2026.

  7. AFL Origin and Valentine’s Day boost amid spending decline in WA

    16 March 2026

    WA consumer spending fell in February as households prioritised essentials, with a brief uptick in hospitality during the AFL Origin and Valentine’s Day weekend, according to Bankwest’s Spend Trends data.

  8. Bankwest boosts in-app scam protections

    9 March 2026

    Bankwest has introduced a new security measure for customer payments called Confirmation of Payee, designed to help enhance protection for customers against scams, fraud, and mistaken payments.

  9. WA consumer spending normalises after festive season frenzy

    3 March 2026

    WA consumer spending fell sharply as West Aussie shoppers hit pause after a bumper December, with only the travel sector bucking the trend, Bankwest’s January Spend Trends data reveals.

  10. February 2026 interest rate update

    3 February 2026

    Bankwest has announced changes to interest rates on some home loan products following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to increase the official cash rate by 0.25 per cent per annum.

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