Online Banking login
Bank accounts
Credit cards
International banking

Can we suggest…

Continue searching for… ""

A great account for students

Less fees? Yes please. With no monthly maintenance or major bank ATM fees, plus plenty of student perks - you’ll love the Easy Transaction Account. 1

Apply now

Benefits

Fewer banking fees

With no monthly maintenance fees you can spend your money on the things you really want. Other fees may apply.

Great student deals and discounts

Save on the brands you love with the Student Edge App - It's free.

Worry less

Backed by Mastercard's 24/7 Zero Liability Protection and accepted at over 38 million Mastercard locations worldwide when you shop with Debit Mastercard. 2 Debit Mastercard access is available to Australian citizens and temporary or permanent residents aged 16 or over with an Australian residential address.
 Close

Pay less at RAC Arena

That’s 10% off food and beverages when you show and pay with your Debit Mastercard, plus receive exclusive pre-show access to the  Bankwest Lounge. ? Backstage with Bankwest: Lounge open from time main venue doors open. Bankwest Mastercard must be shown/presented to gain access to the lounge. Subject to capacity and granted on a first come first served basis.
 Close

Check out the wide range of Student Edge discounts

Want access to even more perks? As a Bankwest customer you’ll get access to exclusive offers plus heaps of other discounts and offers through our friends at Student Edge.

Apple-McDonalds-Hoyts-City Beach Australia-Chatime Apple-McDonalds-Hoyts

Fees

Swipe
Name Fee
Monthly maintenance fee $0
Electronic withdrawal fee
 $0
Cheque withdrawal fee
 $0
Counter withdrawal fee
 $0
Overseas ATM access fee
 $5 per transaction 3
Foreign transaction fee ? 2.95% of the transaction amount
Paper statement fee ? Avoid this fee with eStatements.
 Close 		$1.25 per statement
Swipe
Customers with this account will receive eStatements via Bankwest Online Banking and the Bankwest mobile app. Customers who opt to receive a paper statement, however, may be charged the above fee. Exemptions apply.

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).

View our bank account terms and conditions

Bank 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:
Bankwest Easy Transaction Account Product Schedule (PDF)

Related documents:

Opening an account online is simple

1

Tell us about yourself

If you’re an existing Bankwest customer simply click ‘apply now’, which will take you to a form that is prepopulated with your details. If you’re new to Bankwest, you’ll be able to complete your details.
2

Choose your card

Once you’ve checked your details, if you've ordered a Debit Mastercard you’ll be able to choose between an orange classic Debit Mastercard, or a black Platinum Debit Mastercard. 4 To be eligible for a Platinum Debit Mastercard a minimum of $4,000 must be deposited in the account each month. Close
3

Quick and easy verification

If you’re already a Bankwest customer, this is already complete. If not, use your current driver’s license, Medicare card and/or passport for quick and easy verification online or in store.

Apply today

Here are your next steps...

Check your eligibility

  • You can apply online if you’re 16 or over (you can apply in a branch from age 11)
  • After a joint account? Book a branch appointment to apply. If you already have a joint account with us, call 13 17 19
  • You must be an Australian citizen, or temporary or permanent resident, and have an Australian residential address to get a Debit Mastercard®
  • You can have up to 10 Easy Transaction accounts per person.
1

Things you need for your application

Find out more about what you may need to provide.

Apply now

Bank your way

Get more from your banking by using features and services available to you.

Set up good habits from the get go and it’s one less thing you have to worry about.

Link a Bankwest Halo payment ring to any eligible bank account and make payments on the go.

Need help choosing a bank account?

Speak with someone from the team today.

Call us on 13 17 19
Find a branch

Things you should know
1. Includes ATMs branded Bankwest, CBA, NAB, ANZ, Westpac, St George Bank, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA. Other fees and charges, including other bank ATM fees, overseas ATM access fees and foreign transaction fees may apply.

2. Debit Mastercard access is available to Australian citizens and temporary or permanent residents aged 16 or over with an Australian residential address.

3. The overseas bank may charge a fee for using their ATM. Other fees and charges, including foreign transaction fees, may apply.

4. To be eligible for a Platinum Debit Mastercard a minimum of $4,000 must be deposited in the account each month.

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Mastercard and the Mastercard brand mark are registered trademarks, and the circles design and Tap & go are trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.