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Essentials

Features and benefits

  • Transfer money to friends and family overseas
  • Simple process. Complete a form and visit your Westpac branch.

Applying for overseas transfers

Here’s what to do

To open a Westpac personal bank account, you’ll need to provide us with a signed and completed personal account opening form, along with some current identification documents.

We are required to verify your:

  1. Full name
  2. Date of birth
  3. Residential address
  4. Occupation
  5. Signature
  6. Citizenship
  7. TIN
  8. Income source


Information must be verified from a combination of identification documents including national ID card, birth certificate, or passport. Download the Opening a Personal Bank Account Brochure (PDF 164KB) for a list of accepted identification documents and additional identification required for non-residents. Visit your local branch or call (+675) 322 0888 for more information.

Existing customers

You may have already provided necessary identification or you may need to provide additional current identification documents. Visit your local branch to get started.

Need help?

Simply speak to a Banking Representative by calling (+675) 322 0888.

Fees and charges apply. Westpac does not have control over the fees that other financial institutions may charge.

Any handling charges applied by the overseas financial institution will be borne by the beneficiary.