Benefits.

  • Earn the same interest rate, no matter how much you have in the account or how often you take money out.
  • No monthly account fee.
  • No fees for transferring funds or using digital banking to pay bills or friends.
  • No minimum balance necessary.
  • 24/7 fraud protection with Online Guardian.

Smart money tools.

Bank on the go

Manage your account through Westpac One® digital banking, phone banking, a Westpac ATM, or at a branch.

Learn more

Split your salary

Automatically split your regular income into multiple accounts with Salary Splitter.

Find out more

Track your spending

CashNav® is our free money management app that automatically tracks how much money you spend and then categorises what you spend it on.

Discover CashNav

Save with sweep over

Sweep Over automatically moves money from your transaction account to your Savings account, so you can save faster and have enough in reserve to cover unexpected bills. Set up in branch or call 0800 400 600.

Find your nearest branch

Rate.

Interest rate

1.05
%
p.a.

Interest is calculated daily and the same rate applies whatever your balance and is subject to change. Rates are not available to financial institutions.

Fees.

No monthly account, electronic or deposit fees charged. Fees are subject to change.

Fee typeFee amountFrequency
Monthly account feeFree
All deposits

Including ATMs

Free
Electronic withdrawals

ATM transfers, automatic payments, direct debits, bill payments, digital banking and phone banking payments

Free
First manual withdrawalFreeMonthly
Subsequent manual withdrawals

Withdrawals at a Westpac branch

$3Per withdrawal
Electronic statementsFree
Paper statements$2per statement

Service fees still apply, for example clearance fees. Refer to the Transaction and Service Fees brochure for details (also available free of charge from any Westpac branch).

Savings & Investment Chooser tool.

Find the right account for you.

Our Savings & Investment Chooser tool is free and provides you recommendations on which of our savings and term investment options best suit you.

Open an account.

New to Westpac?

Open a Simple Saver in minutes online. All you need is your New Zealand Passport or driver licence for verification. 

Apply online

Already a Westpac customer?

Apply via Westpac One® online banking. If you're not yet registered for Westpac One, call us on 0800 400 600 and press 6.

Apply now

Things you should know.

ATM access is for balance enquiry, funds transfers and deposits only - no cash withdrawals can be made.

Interest is calculated on your daily balance, and is paid (less withholding tax) into your account on the last day of each month unless otherwise nominated.

Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply to Westpac products and services. See the Westpac General Terms and Conditions for details.