Westpac Banking Corporation, commonly known as Westpac, is an Australian bank and financial-services provider headquartered at Westpac Place in Sydney. It was established in 1817 as the Bank of New South Wales and on May 4, 1982 merged with the Commercial Bank of Australia (founded in 1866), becoming the Westpac Banking Corporation in October the same year. It is one of Australia’s “big four” banks and is Australia’s first and oldest banking institution. Its name is a portmanteau of “Western” and “Pacific”.
As of March 2018, Westpac has 14 million customers, and employs almost 40,000 people. According to the About Us page on their website, “Westpac’s vision is ‘to be one of the world’s great service companies, helping customers, communities and people to prosper and grow.'” In 2017, Westpac was recognised as the most sustainable bank globally in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index; the fourth year in a row.

Selling your Westpac (WBC) shares in 4 easy steps
We have perfected one-off share sales so you can sell your shares hassle-free. Aussie Share Sales allows you to sell your shares simply and effectively with funds transferred directly to your nominated bank account.
We specialise in the one off sale of issuer sponsored shares acquired through IPO, employee shares schemes, company floats, or inherited from deceased estates. We are also able to assist in the sale of shares in your maiden or spouse’s name.
Complete the online form
No lengthy or complex forms. Submit your application online in a few simple steps.
Verify your ID
Confirm your identity in seconds with online verification.
We sell your shares
Shares are sold quickly and securely within 1-2 business days at the best available market price. No hidden fees.
You get paid
Your sale settles in two business days. Funds are transferred via direct deposit to your bank account.
Best service.
Best price.
$195 + 0.5% per holding
(for holdings under $25,000)
per holding
(for holdings under $25,000)
Percentage fee is based on the value of the parcel sold. Prices are exclusive of GST. Fees are deducted from the proceeds of the share sale.
Holdings valued over $25,000 will be charged at a rate of $195 + 0.75%
Complex share sales requiring additional legal document verifications and regulatory compliance checks (ie shares owned by a company, trust, SMSF, or deceased estate), a surcharge of $50 or 0.5%, plus GST (whichever is greater) will apply.
Share sale form
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When will you receive the money from selling your Westpac (WBC) shares?
Once you click submit on our online form you can be assured that you will receive the proceeds of your sale without delay. All share sales on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) have a settlement period of 2 business days (T + 2). Once settled, the funds are transferred to your nominated bank account. Generally you will received your money within 3 business days, though transfer times may occur depending on your financial institution.
Is there Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when I sell my Westpac (WBC) shares?
When you sell shares there is a tax effect. We recommend you speak to an accountant or other expert in Australian tax law in relation to the sale of your shares and CGT.
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- No risky off market transfers
- Retain ownership of your shares until sold
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