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Estatements frequently asked questions

 

How does it work?
How often will I receive an email notification?
How do I view statements online?
Will my estatement look the same as the paper one I receive in the mail?
Can I stop receiving paper statements for joint accounts?
How do I know if I have any accounts eligible to receive estatements
What happens if I don't receive the email notification?
Can I view statements online after my account has been closed?
Can I go back to receiving paper statements after I've chosen to switch to estatements?

How does it work?
Westpac now offers you the option to view your statements online (estatements) instead of receiving paper statements (for eligible accounts). Statements from the previous seven years can be viewed free in Westpac Online Banking.

To stop receiving paper statements, sign in to Westpac Online Banking and click on the 'Banking' tab. Under the 'Main Menu' go to 'Your Details' and select the 'Statement Options' tab, then choose 'Email notification'.

How often will I receive an email notification?
Each time your statement becomes available, you will receive an email notification for each account you register for this service. The frequency of emails depends on your account statement cycle. For example, if you have a Westpac One package on a monthly statement cycle, you will receive an email notification once a month.

How do I view my estatements?
To view your estatement, sign in to Westpac Online Banking and select the relevant account from the 'Accounts' screen, then select the 'Statement' tab to view your most recent statement.

From the 'Statement' screen you can view statements for the previous seven years, free. You can also print a statement in the same format as a standard paper statement.

Will my estatement look the same as the paper one I receive in the mail?
No, your estatement will be in a different format, but it will contain the same information as your paper statement. It is legally acceptable, even for record keeping purposes. You can also print a statement in the same format as a standard paper statement. Note that estatements for Westpac One will not display graphs or charts.

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Can I stop receiving paper statements for joint accounts?
Yes, any joint account holder can stop receiving paper statements. Consent is not required from each joint account holder to change preferences. For credit card accounts, only the primary cardholder can choose to stop receiving paper statements.

More than one account holder can receive email notifications, or you can nominate just one account holder to receive them.

How do I know if I have any accounts eligible to receive estatements?
Your eligible accounts will be displayed on the 'Statement Options' screen. Any account you hold that is ineligible will not appear.
You can choose to stop receiving paper statements for the following accounts:

Savings and transaction accounts
  • Advantage Saver Account
  • Bonus Saver Account
  • Business Cheque Account
  • Business Cheque Plus Account
  • Cash Management Account
  • Cash Management Account Investor Option
  • Cheque Account
  • Classic Account
  • Classic Plus Account
  • Deeming Statement Account
  • Max-i Direct
  • Private Bank Cheque Account
  • Savings Bank Cheque Account
  • Community Solutions Cheque Account
  • Statutory Trust Account
  • Sweepover Account
  • Tax Management Account
  • Basic Account
  • Westpac Choice
  • Westpac Cash Manager
  • Westpac Choice eAccount
  • Westpac eSaver
  • Westpac One
  • Westpac One Premium
  • Westpac One Basic
  • Westpac Reward Saver

Credit cards
  • 55 Day Gold MasterCard
  • 55 Day MasterCard
  • 55 Day Visa
  • 55 Day Visa Gold
  • Altitude Business Limited Edition (ABLE) Gold MasterCard
  • Altitude Business Limited Edition (ABLE) MasterCard
  • Altitude Platinum MasterCard
  • Altitude Gold MasterCard
  • Altitude Gold Visa
  • Altitude MasterCard
  • Altitude Visa
  • Earth
  • Earth Plus
  • FAI Home Loan Visa Card
  • GM Holden Card
  • Low Rate MasterCard
  • Low Rate Visa
  • No Annual Fee MasterCard
  • Private Bank Gold MasterCard
  • Student Visa

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What happens if I don't receive the email notification?
If an email notification fails to deliver to your email address we will let you know with a message to your Westpac Online Banking Message Centre. Credit card accounts will also receive a letter in the mail (this letter will not include a statement).

If an email notification delivery fails up to three consecutive times, your email address will be marked as obsolete and your account's statements options will be switched back to paper statements. You will receive a message in your Message Centre to let you know of this change. Credit card accounts will also receive a letter in the mail (this letter does not include a statement).

Can I view statements online after my account has been closed?
When an account is closed it is no longer accessible online and therefore you will not be able view your past statements on that account. Prior to closing your account please ensure you print any statements that may be required.

Can I go back to receiving paper statements after I've made the switch?
Yes, you can return to paper statements at any time by signing into Westpac Online Banking and clicking on the 'Banking' tab. Under the 'Main Menu' go to 'Your Details' and select the 'Statement Options' tab then choose 'Paper Statement' on the Statement Options menu.

Or you can call the Online Banking Service Centre on 1300 655 505, or visit your local branch.

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