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  1. Bankwest recognised in 2026 savings, travel and banking innovation awards

    23 October 2026

    Bankwest has been recognised across several award categories in the 2026 Canstar and FST Media Banking Innovation Awards.

  2. Bankwest Interesting Rates Competition Winners

    9 October 2026

    See the winners of our Bankwest Interesting Rates Competition.​

  3. Italian soccer festival provides kick to WA spending

    6 October 2026

    Bankwest data indicates Perth’s week-long celebration of Italian soccer coincided with stronger recreation, restaurant and bar spending as Western Australians embraced sport, dining and entertainment in August.

  4. Bankwest Online Customer Experience feedback

    2 October 2026

    See the winners of our Bankwest Online Customer Feedback Competition.

  5. September 2026 Interest rate update

    30 September 2026

    Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision, Bankwest will increase the standard variable interest rate on new and existing home loans by 0.25 per cent per annum, effective 9 October 2026.

  6. Aussies emerge from winter hibernation, but essentials expected to dominate spring spending

    23 September 2026

    As Australians welcome the warmer weather, a Bankwest Spend Lens survey suggests essential costs will continue to take the biggest bite out of household budgets this spring.

  7. EOFY boost fades as school holiday spending lifts in July

    21 September 2026

    Bankwest data shows customer spending eased in July following strong end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sales, while school holiday-related categories provided bright spots across accommodation and car rentals.

  8. Bankwest campaign puts interest back into savings

    3 September 2026

    Bankwest has launched a new ‘Interesting Rates’ campaign celebrating Australians’ quirks while giving them the chance to win a great rate for their savings.

  9. Scam losses down 43% as Bankwest warns on phishing risks

    24 August 2026

    Bankwest customer scam losses fell 43% in FY26 despite phishing scams increasing and remaining the most common scam type affecting all generations, with older Australians remaining the most targeted by scammers.

  10. WA shoppers splash cash during EOFY as spending rebounds

    12 August 2026

    West Australians opened their wallets during the end of financial year (EOFY) period, with Bankwest Spend Trends data showing spending increased compared to May as consumers searched for bargains in June.

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