Bankwest BSB Numbers

Frequently Asked Questions About BSB Numbers Of Bankwest

• What Is A Bankwest BSB Number?

  A Bankwest BSB Number, also known as a Bank State Branch Number, is a unique 6-digit fingerprint for a bank branch within the Australian banking industry. Bankwest BSB Numbers are used in Australia to facilitate the routing and processing of financial transactions, ensuring funds move seamlessly from one bank account to another.

• What Is The Format Of A Bankwest BSB Number?

  Bankwest BSB Numbers in Australia are always 6-digit long, and are made up of the following sub-parts:

  • The first two digits of a BSB Number represent the code of the concerned bank.
  • The next digit, i.e., the 3rd digit, represent the Australian state in which the bank is located.
  • The last three digits identify the specific branch of the bank.

• Can A Bank Or Financial Institution Have More Than One BSB Number?

  Yes, absolutely. In fact, most Australian banks have multiple BSB Numbers. This is because Bankwest BSB Numbers in Australia help identify an exact Bankwest branch. Therefore, more often than not, Australian banks, credit unions and financial institutions have multiple BSB Numbers that are specific to each of their branches within the country.

• What Is A Bankwest BSB Number Used For?

  Bankwest BSB Numbers are very helpful anytime money needs to be routed between bank accounts held at various banks and financial institutions. This lends Bankwest BSB Numbers highly useful for many types of financial transactions; some of these include the below:

  • Bank to bank transfers within Australia.
  • Direct deposits from your employer in Australia.
  • Routing electronic payments in the Australian banking and payments network.

• How Can I Find A Bankwest BSB Number?

  There are several quick and easy ways to find the BSB Number for your bank or credit union. Some of these include looking at your Bankwest account statements or visiting your bank's website or mobile app.

• Is a Bankwest BSB Number the same as a Bank Account Number?

  A Bankwest BSB Number is not the same as a bank account number as the 2 numbers represent different concepts.

  The Bankwest BSB Number uniquely identifies the branch of your bank, whereas your Bankwest account number uniquely identifies your bank account within your bank.

  The combination of the Bankwest BSB Number and your Bankwest account number help to uniquely identify your bank account within the Australian banking system. Therefore, if you are planning to receive funds in your Australian bank account, make sure to give the sender both your bank's BSB Number as well as your bank account number.

• Is a Bankwest BSB Number the same as a SWIFT Code?

  Even though a Bankwest BSB Number and a SWIFT Code help route money correctly into the correct bank account within a bank, there is a clear difference between the two.

  A Bankwest BSB Number is unique within Australia, and helps to move money domestically within Australian banks. A SWIFT Code, on the other hand, is a globally unique identifier for a bank, and helps to route funds properly into Australian bank accounts from overseas.

  For example, if someone was sending money from United States to your Australian bank account, you would need to provide them with your bank's SWIFT Code.

  On the other hand, if you are receiving funds into your bank account from within Australia, you would need to provide your Bankwest BSB Number to the sender.

• Is it Safe to Share a Bankwest BSB Number?

  Since Bankwest BSB Numbers are public information and by themselves cannot be used to access your account, it should be safe to share them.

  However, by sharing your bank's BSB Number with someone, you are letting them know the exact Bankwest branch your account is in. This poses a risk - if the other party were to find out your Bankwest account number, they could use that for potential unauthorized access.

  We, thus, recommend that you only share your Bankwest BSB Number with someone you know and trust. For example, sharing your Bankwest BSB Number with your employer for receiving your salary into your Bankwest account is OK, but sharing it with your neighbor is probably not a good idea.

• Is There an Alternative to Bankwest BSB Numbers?

  Yes, there is a great alternative to Bankwest BSB Numbers, and it is PayID. PayID is a unique payment identifier in Australia that can be used to pay individuals as well as businesses.

  PayID obviates the need to use Bankwest BSB Number and your bank account number to receive payments into your Bankwest account. Simply link your PayID to your bank account and share the same with whoever you wish to receive money from.

  This way, the sender can use your PayID to send you the funds, and they do not need to know your bank account information. The funds will directly arrive into your bank account linked to your PayID.

• Are Bankwest BSB Numbers also used in New Zealand?

  Bankwest BSB Numbers are only used in Australia, and not in New Zealand.

  In New Zealand, 16-digit account numbers are used to send money into bank accounts.

  If you are a New Zealand resident and are planning to receive money from someone, make sure to give them your 16-digit account number in the above format.