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Westpac Sets A$10,000 Monthly Crypto Payment Cap From December
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 29/10/2026, 08:19:21 UTC
Briefing created: 29/10/2026, 09:04:58 UTC
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Briefings
Westpac Australia announced a new monthly crypto payment cap of A$10,000 effective December 2026, replacing the previous A$20,000 limit. This change applies to new customers and existing users, while withdrawal limits from exchanges into Westpac accounts remain unchanged. The policy change was implemented without exemptions for specific user groups.
Key points
- Westpac Australia implemented a new monthly crypto payment cap of A$10,000 effective December 2026, replacing the previous A$20,000 limit.
- Withdrawal limits from crypto exchanges into Westpac accounts remained unchanged after the December policy update.
Context
This regulatory adjustment affects Australian financial institutions handling cryptocurrency transactions, specifically impacting customer payment limits and withdrawal restrictions.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the announcement of the new cap and withdrawal limits; no specific customer data, transaction volumes, or regional impact metrics are provided.
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