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Westpac Banking Corporation is the second-largest bank in New Zealand and was founded in 1982 and it's predecessor (Bank of NWS) was established in 1817. It has 12.2 million customers as of November 2011.

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Where does the Westpac Banking Corporation operate?

Westpac Banking Corporation operates in several different countries. Westpac operates in Australia, Asia, New Zealand, The Pacific and the United Kingdom.


What is the correct search term for Westpac NZ Online Banking?

The correct search term for Westpac NZ Online Banking is the term: "Westpac New Zealand Limited", as this term takes one directly to their online service.


Which New Zealand city was founded in 1848?

Dunedin was founded in 1848 in New Zealand.


Are Westpac Banks in any other State apart from New South Wales in Australia?

Even though Westpac used to be called the Bank of New South Wales, Westpac bank branches can be found throughout all Australian states. They are also found in New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.


What is the mission statement for westpac bank?

To be leading provider of financial services in the Australian / New Zealand Markets


What is the largest bank in New Zealand?

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, which has two brands, National Bank and ANZ, ANZ is tiny but National Bank is huge.


Where is the Westpac bank located?

Westpac bank is an Australian bank. It has branches in most major cities there. It also has locations in Great Britain, New Zealand and China. Look on their site for an office near you or how to open an account if migrating.


What countries does Westpac Online Banking serve?

Westpac serves seven countries and many territories in the South Pacific, primarily Australia and New Zealand, but also Fiji, Papua New Guinia, the Solomon Islands, Samoa, Singapore, China, Indonesia, the USA and the U.K.


Where can one sign up for a contactless payment debit card?

This mainly depends on the country one lives in. Some possible options include for example "Barclays" in the UK or "Westpac New Zealand Limited" in New Zealand.


In what year was Westpac first established?

Westpac was originally the Bank of New South Wales. The Bank of New South Wales was founded in Sydney as the first bank in Australia on 8 April 1817 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. In 1982, the Bank of New South Wales merged with the Commercial Bank of Australia to form the Westpac Banking Corporation, which derived its name from from the fact that its major operations are in the Western Pacific.


In which state did the first Westpac open?

Westpac developed out of the Bank of New South Wales, which was founded in Sydney as the first bank in Australia on 8 April 1817 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Branches were initially restricted to the colony of New South Wales, but were later opened at Moreton Bay, Brisbane, in 1850, Victoria in 1851, New Zealand in 1861, South Australia in 1877, Western Australia in 1883, Fiji in 1901, and Papua New Guinea and Tasmania in 1910. In 1982, the Bank of New South Wales merged with the Commercial Bank of Australia to form the Westpac Banking Corporation, which derived its name from from the fact that its major operations are in the Western Pacific.


Where are the headquarters of Westpac Bank located?

Westpac Bank has headquarters which are located in Sydney in Australia. Western Pacific is Australia's largest Branch Network and has over 12 million customers. The bank was established in Sydney in 1817 and has banks in UK, Asia, New Zealand and the Pacific.