Australian Dollar Bank Account

Guys,

Unfortunitely I have lost the contact details but I'm sure if you use the contact details on the link below you'll get some guidance.

http://www.westpac.com.au/branch/qld/brisbane/115queenstreet

Ann1,

The bank automatically takes 10% of interest earned as I am a non resident.

Kennyb3.

I use BOI to transfer money and I'm charged €5 euro for each transfer and westpac charge me $10 from their side. I don't think the banks give the nest rate but its easy and secure.

Regards,

Allenk

Allenk, how easy is it to withdraw your money from Westpac in Australia if you're not living there?

Hi Birroc,



When you need to send money overseas from Australia, you can do so via:

• The Internet
• Overseas telegraphic transfer

If you want to check the currency exchange rates before you send money overseas, check their exchange rate page.

Internet

You can transfer money overseas, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from your own home or office using the Internet. Visit www.westpac.com.au.

You will need to be:

• A Westpac customer
• Registered for Internet and Westpac Protect SMS Code. (They txt a number to your phone and set it up on the day you open the account)

Fees and charges:

When transferring money overseas by internet, the fee is $20.

How to organise:

• Sign in to Internet banking
• Select ‘Overseas’ from the list of options
• Follow the steps to send a payment

Max transfer: $10,000

Regards,


Allenk