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How to manage your credit card, complimentary insurance and set up easy instalments.

  1. Complimentary overseas travel insurance

    If you have an eligible credit card you may get some complimentary benefits, like overseas travel insurance. See what's covered and where to make a claim.

  2. How to activate your debit or credit card

    Find out how you can access and activate your card in the Bankwest App and in online banking.

  3. How to apply for a balance transfer

    If you already have a Bankwest credit card, you can transfer an outstanding balance from another bank’s credit card.

  4. How to change your credit limit

    You can decrease your credit limit in the app or through online banking, and apply to increase your credit limit in the app. Lending criteria will apply.

  5. How do Easy Instalments work

    An Easy Instalments plan can help you pay off an eligible purchase or credit card balance in more manageable monthly instalments.

  6. How is credit card interest calculated

    Find out how credit card interest is calculated towards your Bankwest credit card, and how you could make the most of interest free days.