Westpac becomes the final big bank to offer Apple Pay
It’s been a long time coming, but banking giant Westpac today announced it will offer Apple Pay.
While Westpac has offered customers other digital wallets for some time, it’s the last of the big four banks to introduce Apple Pay since ANZ kicked-off the shift in 2017.
David Lindberg, Westpac chief executive of the consumer division, linked the move to spending behaviour induced by COVID-19 social restrictions.
“We have seen a significant increase in customers using digital banking in recent weeks as more Australians stay at home. With the introduction of Apple Pay, it will now be even easier for customers to pay for goods and services in stores, via apps or online without the need for a card or wallet,” Lindberg said.
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So, whether you’re shopping from the couch or heading to the supermarket, Westpac customers toting iPhones can now make contactless transactions using Apple Pay through eligible Mastercard debit or credit cards, or Wetpac’s eftpos Handycards.
This is a significant step in the forecasted evolution of fintech payments. The 2020 Worldpay Global Payments Report predicts digital wallets will be the source of around 52% of ecommerce transactions worldwide by 2023 and 30% of all in-store purchases.
Of the 69 Australian providers offering personal bank accounts in Mozo’s database, Westpac now joins the crew of 48 offering Apple Pay, 48 facilitating Google Pay, 38 providing Samsung Pay.
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Compare bank accounts - last updated 29 November 2023
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AMP Cash Manager
$0.00
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Samsung Pay
0.60% p.a.
Earn up to 4.60% p.a variable rate with AMP Cash Manager on balances from $10,001 to $250,000. Manage and access your funds while earning interest. No transaction fees to pay. Visa debit card, eftpos, and BPAY facilities. Digital wallet payments with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay.
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Earn up to 4.60% p.a variable rate with AMP Cash Manager on balances from $10,001 to $250,000. Manage and access your funds while earning interest. No transaction fees to pay. Visa debit card, eftpos, and BPAY facilities. Digital wallet payments with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay.
- account fee
- $0.00
- Payment Options
- Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Samsung Pay
- interest rate
- 0.60% p.a.
- ATM networks
- None
- What kind of card?
- Visa Debit or
EFTPOS
- Interest rate
- Balances from $0: 0.60% p.a.
Balances from $10,000.01: 4.60% p.a.
Balances from $250,000.01: 4.10% p.a.
Balances from $5,000,000.01: 0.00% p.a.
- Fee free transactions
- Unlimited free transactions from internet, phone, EFTPOS, AusPost deposit.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the AMP Bank AMP Cash Manager
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Glide Account
$0.00
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, FitBit Pay, Garmin
0% p.a.
Unlimited free internet transactions. Super fast transfers & use Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. No account keeping fees. Access Any Major Bank & MyState Bank ATM Fee-Free.
CompareCompareGlide Account
Unlimited free internet transactions. Super fast transfers & use Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. No account keeping fees. Access Any Major Bank & MyState Bank ATM Fee-Free.
- account fee
- $0.00
- Payment Options
- Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, FitBit Pay, Garmin
- interest rate
- 0% p.a.
- ATM networks
- MyState
- What kind of card?
- Visa Debit
- Interest rate
- Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
- Fee free transactions
- Unlimited free internet transactions.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the MyState Bank Glide Account
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Wisdom Saver Account
$0.00
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, FitBit, Garmin
0.05% p.a.
IMB’s Wisdom Saver Account is a high interest transaction account available to members 55 years or over, or members who receive an eligible permanent pension. Enjoy unlimited fee free IMB transactions (T&Cs apply). Great interest rates and at-call access to your money. No monthly account keeping fees. Access to real time payments through Osko. Free Internet, Mobile, and Phone Banking.
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IMB’s Wisdom Saver Account is a high interest transaction account available to members 55 years or over, or members who receive an eligible permanent pension. Enjoy unlimited fee free IMB transactions (T&Cs apply). Great interest rates and at-call access to your money. No monthly account keeping fees. Access to real time payments through Osko. Free Internet, Mobile, and Phone Banking.
- account fee
- $0.00
- Payment Options
- Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, FitBit, Garmin
- interest rate
- 0.05% p.a.
- ATM networks
- IMB
- What kind of card?
- Visa Debit or
EFTPOS
- Interest rate
- Balances from $0: 0.05% p.a.
Balances from $10,000: 1.65% p.a.
Balances from $50,000: 2.05% p.a.
Balances from $250,000: 2.55% p.a.
- Fee free transactions
- Unlimited transactions from counter deposits and withdrawals, phone, internet, purchases and network ATMs. $2 monthly transaction allowance for customers outside postcodes 2500 to 2580
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the IMB Bank Wisdom Saver Account
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Everyday Options
$0.00
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID
0.01% p.a.
An easy, everyday banking account packed with flexible options to help you spend, budget & save better. $0 monthly account keeping fees & option to add up to 9 sub-accounts.
CompareCompareEveryday Options
An easy, everyday banking account packed with flexible options to help you spend, budget & save better. $0 monthly account keeping fees & option to add up to 9 sub-accounts.
- account fee
- $0.00
- Payment Options
- Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID
- interest rate
- 0.01% p.a.
- ATM networks
- Suncorp
- What kind of card?
- Visa Debit
- Interest rate
- Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
Balances from $1: 0.01% p.a.
- Fee free transactions
- Unlimited free transactions from own-bank ATM, atmx ATM, Big 4 banks ATM, EFTPOS, counter withdrawals, counter deposits, phone and internet
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Suncorp Everyday Options
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Spend Account
$0.00
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay
0% p.a.
No monthly fees and no charges for overseas or online payments from ubank. Stay one step ahead with ubank’s spending insights and bill prediction. Apple Pay and Google Pay compatible. Deposits guaranteed up to $250K per customer.
CompareCompareSpend Account
No monthly fees and no charges for overseas or online payments from ubank. Stay one step ahead with ubank’s spending insights and bill prediction. Apple Pay and Google Pay compatible. Deposits guaranteed up to $250K per customer.
- account fee
- $0.00
- Payment Options
- Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay
- interest rate
- 0% p.a.
- ATM networks
- none
- What kind of card?
- Visa Debit
- Interest rate
- Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
- Fee free transactions
- Unlimited eftpos, debit, ATM, and banking app transactions using internet banking or the ubank iOS or Android app.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the ubank Spend Account
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