Join Westpac.

It's easy to join online.

1

Tell us about yourself

Apply online in minutes for a transaction account with a debit card or a Simple Saver account. You'll need your New Zealand Passport or Driver Licence on hand for verification.

2

Take a selfie video or login with RealMe.

Use EasyID or RealMe (you need to be RealMe verified) to prove your identity online and we could have your account set-up right away, without the need to come into branch.

3

Online banking and card PIN

We'll set up your online banking and you can then add a PIN to your new card online.

4

Add an account

Once you're approved and have your Westpac One® online banking setup, you can easily open an account or apply for a loan or credit card. Just log into Westpac One and click on 'Open/Apply' in the right hand-menu.

Join online

Apply in branch.

Call us to set up an appointment at a branch. Bring along your ID and proof of your address, and we’ll get the ball rolling. Setting up an appointment means you won’t be waiting in a line to see someone at the branch.

Call 0800 400 600

Find a branch

Check the list of suitable ID documents.

Why join Westpac?

1

Bank your way

Whether you prefer to visit us in branch, bank using your mobile when you're on the move, or simply sort your finances online while sitting at home; there's plenty of ways to bank with us.

Ways to bank

2

Pay with your mobile

Use your smartphone for secure, fast and easy contactless payments with Apple Pay¹.

Find out how

3

24/7 fraud protection

CardGuard® protects your cards and mobile payments, which means you can enjoy round-the-clock protection from fraudulent activity and unauthorised transactions at no extra cost.

How CardGuard protects you

4

New Zealand's first carbonzero certified bank

We've actively reduced our emissions in line with the Paris agreement, and offset the remainder by purchasing forestry carbon credits, to support the regeneration of native bush across New Zealand.

Learn more

5

Our commitments to New Zealand

We're proud sponsors and supporters of a range of important Kiwi institutions including the Rescue Helicopter Service, the Halberg Trust, the Sir Peter Blake Trust plus many more.

Learn more

Need more help? Talk to the experts.

Things you should know.

¹ Apple Pay is available to all eligible Westpac debit and credit Mastercard customers. Excludes Mastercard BusinessCard, Westpac Business Prepaid Mastercard and Global Currency cards. Customers also need a compatible Apple device.

iPhone, iTunes, iPad and iPod touch are trade marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Mastercard is a registered trade mark and the circles design is a trade mark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Westpac insurance products are underwritten by various insurance entities. More detail can be found on the webpage relating to the particular product.

Terms, conditions, exclusions and limits apply and more detail can be found in the relevant policy document which may be downloaded at westpac.co.nz or obtained from any Westpac branch free of charge. The availability of any insurance cover is subject to the acceptance and approval of a completed application. Any claim payment is subject to your claim being accepted.

Transaction and service fees may apply to the use of these accounts. For details, please refer to the Transaction and Service fees brochure, also available free of charge at any Westpac branch.