Users' questions 

Is BankSA and Westpac the same?

Leia Doyle

Is BankSA and Westpac the same?

Advance Bank was purchased by St. George Bank in 1997, and the State Bank became a division of Westpac Banking Corporation when St George and Westpac merged in 2008. As of 2019, BankSA is a division of Westpac. In October 2014, the bank rebranded itself under the name BankSA.

Why can’t I get into Westpac Online Banking?

If you have set up a 4-digit PIN and/or fingerprint recognition and are unable to sign in, there may be an issue with the Date & Time settings of your mobile device. For security reasons they have to be Set Automatically rather than manually.

Does Westpac own BankSA?

Following Westpac’s merger with St. George in 2008, BankSA became a division of Westpac Banking Corporation. With South Australia’s largest network of branches and ATMs, BankSA serves one in four South Australians and continues to serve the people of the state as South Australia’s bank.

Is ING owned by ANZ?

No. ING has never been part of the joint venture between ING Insurance Australia and ANZ. ING has always operated as a completely separate business to ING Insurance Australia and will remain a 100% owned subsidiary of ING Group.

Which banks does Westpac own?

Our business comprises four key customer-facing divisions which operate a unique portfolio of brands including Westpac, St. George, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA, BT and RAMS. Through these brands we serve over 13 million customers.

Who is ING owned by?

ING Group
Our company. ING (the trading name of ING Bank (Australia) Limited) is the world’s leading savings bank and is wholly owned by ING Group.

Is ING safe to bank with?

The question is, how secure is banking with ING? As a universal bank, ING Philippines is regulated and supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Deposits are also insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) which gives customers more peace of mind that their money is secured.

What is Westpac Life?

Westpac Life is a good option to help you save for short and long term goals. It comes with a 0.20% standard variable rate and if you make a monthly deposit of any amount you will get an additional 0.20% bonus rate, bringing the total interest rate you’ll earn to 0.40%.