How to buy Westpac shares in 2025
Westpac Banking Corp ($WBC) provides consumer, business and institutional banking along with wealth management services across Australia and New Zealand.👉 Read on to learn about Westpac and how to buy $WBC shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Westpac stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether WBC or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Westpac is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Westpac stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up for an investing platform with access to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the ASX and Wall St markets, including WBC.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy WBC shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Westpac or WBC
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for WBC shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Westpac shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase WBC shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Westpac shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Westpac company overview
Westpac is Australia’s first bank and oldest company, established in 1817 as the Bank of New South Wales. It rebranded to Westpac Banking Corporation in 1982. As one of the four major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand, Westpac's operations span a broad spectrum of financial services. This includes consumer and business banking, institutional banking, wealth management and corporate and structured finance. Through a portfolio of well-known financial services brands and businesses, Westpac has created an integrated network that caters to diverse financial needs.
Westpac share price performance
The Westpac share price was A$29.63 (-0.07%) as of market close.
Westpac customer activity on Stake
| Trades | 16,895 |
| Watchlist | 191,441 |
| Views | 603,515 |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
Key metrics for Westpac
Get a breakdown of Westpac’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | A$29.63 |
| Market capitalisation | A$101.43B |
| PE Ratio | 15.46 |
| Earnings per share | A$191.70 |
| Day change | -0.07% |
| 52-week high | A$35.27 |
| 52-week low | A$25.14 |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Westpac
Put your favourites on repeat - like Westpac - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does Westpac pay dividends?
Yes, Westpac pays dividends.
The most recent dividend payment date was December 19, 2024 and the dividend per share was A$0.76.
| Dividend yield | 5.10% |
| Dividend per share | A$0.76 |
| Ex-dividend date | November 7, 2024 |
| Dividend payment date | December 19, 2024 |
| Franking percentage | 100.00% |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
How to sell Westpac shares?
The process of selling Westpac shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own WBC shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Westpac
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Westpac shares?
Like any investment, Westpac may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $WBC shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to WBC?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia ($CBA): Like Westpac, the Commonwealth Bank offers a comprehensive range of financial services including retail, business and institutional banking services across Australia and internationally. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group ($ANZ): ANZ provides diverse banking and financial products and services, with a strong presence in Australia, New Zealand and portions of Asia. National Australia Bank ($NAB): NAB operates through various segments like personal banking, wealth management and business banking, serving millions of customers in Australia and overseas.
What are some ETFs that hold WBC?
SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF ($STW): This ETF tracks the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 Index, offering exposure to the top 200 listed companies on the ASX, including Westpac as one of its significant holdings. iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF ($IOZ): It also tracks the S&P/ASX 200 Index, covering a broad range of sectors with Westpac being one of the major components in its portfolio. Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF ($VAS): This ETF seeks to match the performance of the ASX 300 Index, including major Australian banks like Westpac, among other notable blue-chip companies.
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Westpac Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake aus
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Westpac
- Monitor your investment
Once you’ve made an initial purchase, subsequent buys of the same stock can be as low as A$20, encouraging flexibility for growing your investment portfolio.
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This is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. Such information is not intended to constitute financial advice and no agency or advisory relationship is created between you and Stake as a result of having access to or using the Information. This information does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You agree that neither Stake nor any third party provider is responsible for any investment decisions or for any damages or other losses resulting from the use of the Information. As always, do your own research before making any investment decisions and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser. No representation or warranty is made as to the timeliness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of the material and Stake does not accept any responsibility arising from errors in, or omissions from, the data. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.