Steady for Westpac NZ — the NZ budgeting app for Westpac customers
Westpac NZ customers can connect their accounts to Steady securely via Akahu. Every transaction, across every Westpac account, syncs automatically.
Read-only access
Steady can never move money. Akahu gives us a read-only connection you can revoke anytime.
Bank-grade security
Your Westpac password never leaves Westpac. Akahu is regulated in NZ and backed by Westpac NZ.
Two-minute setup
Log in with Westpac, grant access, and your transactions start syncing automatically.
How Steady connects to Westpac NZ
Steady connects to your Westpac accounts through Akahu, New Zealand's open banking platform. Your Westpac password stays with Westpac — the connection is read-only and revocable anytime.
- 1Sign up for Steady — takes under a minute.
- 2Choose Westpac NZ from the list of supported NZ banks.
- 3Log in on Westpac's own secure site via Akahu and grant read-only access.
- 4Your Westpac transactions start syncing — usually within minutes.
Which Westpac NZ accounts does Steady support?
- Westpac Everyday accounts
- Online Bonus Saver and Notice Saver
- Westpac credit cards
- Home loans and personal loans
- Joint accounts
- Business accounts (via Akahu)
What you can do with Steady + Westpac NZ
- Every Westpac transaction auto-categorised
- Safe to Spend across all Westpac accounts
- Track Westpac credit cards and loans alongside spending
- Forecast upcoming Westpac APs and direct debits
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to connect my Westpac account to Steady?
Yes. Steady never sees your Westpac password. Connection is handled by Akahu using bank-grade OAuth. Akahu is part-owned by Westpac.
Which Westpac accounts will sync?
All your visible Westpac accounts — everyday, savings, credit cards, loans. You can choose which ones to include in your Safe to Spend.
Does Steady work with the Westpac One app?
Yes, alongside it. Use Westpac One for transfers and payments; Steady adds automatic tracking, AI insights, goals, and forecasting.
How do I disconnect Westpac from Steady?
From Settings inside Steady, or directly in Akahu.
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