An everyday bank account with no maintenance fees that rewards you with interest. For those aged 55 and over.
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| Rate | Applies to | Conditions | Source | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05% | Variable · $0–$10,000 | CDR | 1 Nov 2026 | |
| 1.55% | Variable · $10,000–$50,000 | CDR | 1 Nov 2026 | |
| 2.05% | Variable · $50,000–$250,000 | CDR | 1 Nov 2026 | |
| 2.55% | Variable · $250,000 or more | CDR | 1 Nov 2026 |
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Fees
| Fee | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheque Withdrawal Fee | Event | $0.00 |
| Electronic Withdrawal Fee | Withdrawal | $0.00 |
| Maintenance Fee | Periodic | $0.00 |
| Overseas ATM Fee | Transaction | $0.00 |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | Transaction | $0.00 |
| Search Handling Fee | Event | $40.00 |
| Cheque Stop Payment | Event | Set in your letter of offer |
| ATM Fee | Transaction | $0.00 |
Features and eligibility
| Item | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Card access | Platinum Debit Mastercard | Have easy access to your money with a Platinum Debit Mastercard with no foreign transaction fees and no overseas ATM fees. |
| Card access | Bankwest Debit Card | Effective 28th November 2024, the proprietary Bankwest Debit Card will no longer be issued on new accounts (opened from that date) except to replace or reissue an existing Bankwest Debit Card. |
| Card access | Virtual Cards | You may be able to create a single-use or multi-use virtual card to make purchases without using your regular card details. |
| Additional cards | 2 | You can have a maximum of two cards linked to an account. |
| Other | You can bank over the phone. | |
| Bill payment | BPAY | You can use BPAY to quickly and easily pay your bills online. |
| Bill payment | Direct Debit | You can set up direct debits. |
| Bill payment | PayTo | PayTo is a service that's been developed by the NPPA (New Payments Platform Australia) that businesses, service providers and merchants can opt in to. Essentially, it's a digital way for customers to pre-authorise payments from their bank accounts in real time, for things like utilities, subscriptions and memberships. |
| Npp payid | Get paid faster and easier by sending your mobile number and email address instead of your BSB and account number. | |
| Npp enabled | Get paid faster and easier by transferring funds using your mobile number and email address instead of your BSB and account number. | |
| Other | Cheque Access will no longer be available for Retirement Advantage Accounts issued on or after 16 June 2023. After 20 March 2024, new or replacement chequebooks will not be available on any Bankwest Retirement Advantage Account (regardless of when the account was opened). | |
| Digital banking | Bank on the go with the Bankwest App. Use Bankwest Online Banking (BOB) to access your money and manage your everyday banking subject to conditions of use. Limits may apply. | |
| Digital wallet | Apple Pay | Use Apple Pay for a smart, secure and easy way to pay from your Apple device. |
| Digital wallet | Google Pay | Use Google Pay from any compatible Android device to tap and pay on the go. |
| Digital wallet | Samsung Pay | Use Samsung Pay for a smart, secure and easy way to pay from your Samsung device. |
| Other | Create a goal, set up regular deposits and track your progress in the app. | |
| Other | Backed by Mastercard 24/7 Zero Liability Protection. | |
| Notifications | Alerts | Set up Alerts through the Bankwest App to get notified about important account activity. |
| Other | You can set up ongoing payments for things like bills or loan repayments. | |
| Eligibility: min age | 55 | A bank account exclusively for those aged 55 and over, for joint accounts one customer must meet this age requirement and additional eligibility rules apply. For applications post 15 April 2025, this product cannot be opened by an individual in their capacity as an executor/administrator of a deceased estate. |
| Eligibility: natural person | The Retirement Advantage account is an account for customers who are aged 55 or over. | |
| Eligibility: residency status | Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident | Customer must have a residential address in Australia (limited exceptions may apply subject to conditions) |
Rate history
| Rate | From | To | Rate p.a. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable · $50,000–$250,000 | 1 Nov 2026 | Current | 2.05% |
| Variable · $10,000–$50,000 | 1 Nov 2026 | Current | 1.55% |
| Variable · $0–$10,000 | 1 Nov 2026 | Current | 0.05% |
| Variable · $250,000 or more | 1 Nov 2026 | Current | 2.55% |
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