Things can come up in life that make dealing with our finances feel overwhelming. We’re here to help you with support packages that give you flexible solutions when you need them.
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Information on financial abuse
Our financial abuse page features tailored information to support anyone impacted by domestic and financial abuse. This page can help you:
- Learn how to identify and address financial abuse
- Access key resources
- Find out where to go for help.
Keeping your finances safe
If you've recently lost a loved one
If you’ve recently suffered a loss, we’re here to support you through this difficult time. Our deceased estates guide tells you everything you need to know, from your next steps to the documentation and account closing process.
Dealing with serious illness or injury
A diagnosis of a serious illness, health condition or injury isn’t something most people expect or plan for. While everyone’s experience is different, we know it can negatively impact your finances and wellbeing.
We've put together a guide to help you manage your finances through serious illness.
Code of Operation
Are you a recipient of Services Australia income support payments or Department of Veterans Affairs’ payments?
If you are a recipient of eligible Services Australia income support payments or Department of Veterans Affairs’ payments and the account which the payment is directed to becomes overdrawn, please let us know when we speak with you.
Under the Code of Operations, individuals who receive an eligible payment from Services Australia or Department of Veteran Affairs, are able to keep at least 90% of that payment for living expenses when you receive a payment into an overdrawn transaction account. We will also take this into consideration when we are negotiating payment arrangements on other debts you owe us.
To receive at least 90% of the eligible payment, you will need to visit a Bankwest branch near you. You can also call us 13 17 19, but you will still need to visit a branch for access to funds.
How we make our banking accessible
We’re working to make sure our banking and website is accessible to everyone.
Hearing or speech impaired
National Relay Service users can be connected to any of our phone numbers.
- TTY users call 13 36 77 and ask for 13 17 19
- Voice Relay call 1300 555 727 and ask for 13 17 19
- SMS Relay text 0423 677 767.
Available 8am – 5pm AWST Monday to Friday, except WA and national public holidays.
Indigenous Customer Assistance Line
We’re helping support you, no matter how remote your location. Call our dedicated line, created to provide better banking access for our Indigenous Australian customers.
Interpreter services
Access a free interpreter service through our branches and over the phone.
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