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Moving to Australia

Westpac New Zealand is part of the wider Westpac Group based in Australia, and Westpac Australia, as Australia's first bank, Westpac Australia has almost 200 years experience helping migrants create a new life in Australia.

Which is why they have specialist bankers, products and services to help make this life-changing journey as smooth as possible.

Once you arrive, you will need to go into your local branch to open an account. Contact Westpac Australia:

Between 8am - 8pm, 7 days
General enquiries 132 032
Calling from overseas (+61 2) 9155 7700


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