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Bankwest is an Australian financial institution based in Perth. Since being purchased by Commonwealth Bank in 2008, it’s operated as its subsidiary. Although its main focus lies in banking and loan products, Bankwest does offer car insurance, which is issued by leading Australian insurer Hollard.
Our review breaks down the car insurance policies available to purchase through Bankwest. Find out about their inclusions and optional extras right here with us today!
Disclaimer: all coverage offered by Bankwest is subject to the terms and conditions of your policy. Limits and exclusions apply. Please refer to your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or contact Bankwest if you’re unsure about what is and isn’t covered.
Please note that Savvy does not represent Bankwest for its car insurance products. All listed policies, inclusions and limits are correct as of July 2023.
Bankwest offers the following types of car insurance to Australian drivers:
In Australia, comprehensive car insurance typically offers the greatest level of protection for your vehicle. Bankwest’s Comprehensive Cover includes the following areas:
The middle level of cover of the three standard types of car insurance, Bankwest’s Third Party Property Damage, Fire and Theft Cover is a step down from its Comprehensive Cover but offers more covered incidents than its Third Party Property Damage Cover. These include:
The cheapest and most basic level of protection, third party property damage car insurance is designed to provide you with legal liability cover if you damage someone else’s property, rather than focusing on your vehicle itself. Bankwest’s version of this policy includes:
Yes – Bankwest offers several optional extras on its Comprehensive Car Insurance policies. These are:
Yes – you can choose whether to pay your car insurance premiums monthly or annually with Bankwest. While monthly payments can only come in the form of direct debits, annual premiums can also be paid by BPAY, phone, internet banking or cheque by mail.
No – you can’t purchase roadside assistance directly through Bankwest. However, its insurance issuer, Hollard, does offer this service, as do a variety of other insurers.
Although Bankwest’s branches are primarily located in Western Australia, you can purchase its car insurance online from anywhere around the country.
Through Bankwest, you can make your car insurance claim over the phone or keep in contact via email to check in on existing claims still being processed.
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We’re partnered with lenders, insurers and other financial institutions who compensate us for business initiated through our website. We earn a commission each time a customer chooses or buys a product advertised on our site, which you can find out more about here, as well as in our credit guide for asset finance. It’s also crucial to read the terms and conditions, Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or credit guide of our partners before signing up for your chosen product. However, the compensation we receive doesn’t impact the content written and published on our website, as our writing team exercises full editorial independence.
For more information about us and how we conduct our business, you can read our privacy policy and terms of use.
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