An account that lets you earn interest on balances up to $5,000.
Our high variable interest rate
Earn interest on balances up to $5,000.
Save on monthly maintenance fees
We'll waive them if you deposit at least $2,000 a month. For example, your salary.
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For an even easier way to pay, order a Bankwest Halo payment ring.
| Rates | |
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| Name | Rate |
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Variable interest rate on balances from $0 to $5,000 |
1.50% p.a. |
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Variable interest rate on balances of $5,001 or more |
0% p.a. |
Interest is calculated daily, credited monthly and applied to the relevant portion of your balance which falls within each tier.
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| Name | Fee |
| Monthly maintenance fee | $6 (waived when you deposit at least $2,000 per month) |
| Electronic withdrawal fee | $0 |
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Counter withdrawal fee |
$0 |
| Cheque withdrawal fee | $0 |
| Overseas ATM access fee |
$5 per transaction
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Foreign transaction fee
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For each transaction occurring outside Australia in foreign currency or Australian dollars. Overseas purchases made online may incur foreign transaction fees.
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2.95% of the transaction amount |
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Paper statement fee
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$1.25 per statement |
Customers with this account will receive eStatements via Bankwest Online Banking and the Bankwest App. Customers who opt to receive a paper statement, however, may be charged the above fee. Exemptions apply.
Rates are subject to change. Other fees and charges may apply. For more detailed information, see the Hero Transaction Account Product Schedule (PDF) and Your Guide to Banking Fees (PDF).
View our transaction account terms and conditions
Transaction account terms and conditions:
The relevant Product Schedule together with all of the related documents form the complete Product Disclosure Statement for this product.
Product schedule:
Hero Transaction Account Product Schedule (PDF)
Related documents:
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