$0 monthly fees with our Easy Transaction Account

$0 minimum monthly deposit required – easy.

Travel Debit Card

Award-winning

Our award-winning Easy Transaction Account comes ready with a Platinum Debit Mastercard®, which was voted Canstar's Outstanding Value Travel Debit Card 2023.

Make the most of what's yours

Less fees

No monthly account fee or minimum monthly deposit required. Shop in person and online from anywhere in the world and we'll charge $0 foreign transaction and ATM fees. 1 Overseas and local non-bank ATM operators may charge a fee. Other fees and charges may apply.​

Peace of mind

Your Platinum Debit Mastercard® comes with 24/7 Zero Liability Protection so you're covered from the costs of unauthorised transactions. 2 Platinum Debit Mastercard access is available to Australian citizens and temporary or permanent residents over 16 with an Australian residential address (limited exceptions may apply subject to conditions).

Stress less

Set up low balance alerts in the Bankwest App so that you'll always have enough funds for a scheduled payment.

Boost your savings

Link an Easy Saver Account and make the most of our variable introductory rate for the first four months. Plus, earn interest even when you move money in and out of your savings. 3 Rates are variable and subject to change. Interest is calculated daily on your account balance up to $250,000.99 and paid into your account on the first business day of the following month. 4 The Easy Saver variable introductory rate only applies to new accounts. Not available if you’ve had the introductory rate on an Easy Saver Account in the last two years. Variable introductory rate and term are set out in the welcome letter. At the end of the introductory rate term, the account reverts to the Easy Saver variable rate. T&Cs subject to change.

Easy Transaction Account is also suitable for concession card or government card holders.

Fees

Name Fee
Monthly maintenance fee
$0
Overseas ATM access fee 1 Overseas and local non-bank ATM operators may charge a fee. Other fees and charges may apply.​

$0
Foreign transaction fee ?
$0
Name
Fee
Monthly maintenance fee
$0
Overseas ATM access fee 1 Overseas and local non-bank ATM operators may charge a fee. Other fees and charges may apply.​

$0
Foreign transaction fee ?
$0

Customers opening this account will receive eStatements via Bankwest Online Banking and the Bankwest App. Customers can opt to receive a paper statement.

Other fees and charges may apply. For more detailed information, see the Easy Transaction Account Product Schedule (PDF) and Your Guide to Banking Fees (PDF).

Apply today

Here are your next steps...

Check your eligibility

  • You can apply online if you're aged 16 years or over (you can apply in a branch or over the phone if you're aged 11-15 years) ? Over the phone will start the new account opening process however, the child will need to complete the identification process in branch or at a participating Australia Post outlet. Refer to 'Things you need for your application' below for more information.
  • After a joint account? Call us on 13 17 19 and we'll help you over the phone
  • Platinum Debit Mastercard access is available to Australian citizens and temporary or permanent residents over 16 with an Australian residential address (limited exceptions may apply subject to conditions).
  • You can have up to 10 Easy Transaction accounts per person.

Find out more about what you may need to provide.

A new look bank card, designed for accessibility

All Bankwest debit cards now feature a vertical design and built-in notch so you know which way to insert your card at the checkout and ATM. Plus, the card number, signature panel and expiry date are on the back, helping to keep all card details safe and secure.

Frequently asked questions

This means you don’t need to pay a monthly fee to use this account.

It’s when you have multiple accounts for different things, like bills, everyday spending, travel or something special. You can open multiple accounts, nickname them, and even create savings goals to stay on track.

Learn more about account bucketing.

You can start using your new account straight away in the Bankwest App and online banking.

Learn more about setting up your new account.

It can take a few business days for a physical card to arrive in the post. While you wait, you can use a digital version of your card to make payments online or pay in-store with your smartphone or wearable device.

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  1. Overseas and local non-bank ATM operators may charge a fee. Other fees and charges may apply.​
  2. Platinum Debit Mastercard access is available to Australian citizens and temporary or permanent residents over 16 with an Australian residential address (limited exceptions may apply subject to conditions).
  3. Rates are variable and subject to change. Interest is calculated daily on your account balance up to $250,000.99 and paid into your account on the first business day of the following month.
  4. The Easy Saver variable introductory rate only applies to new accounts. Not available if you’ve had the introductory rate on an Easy Saver Account in the last two years. Variable introductory rate and term are set out in the welcome letter. At the end of the introductory rate term, the account reverts to the Easy Saver variable rate. T&Cs subject to change.

Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Consider the applicable product PDS available from Bankwest before deciding whether the product is right for you. Fees and charges may apply and subject to change.