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Westpac cleared of fault after pensioner withdrew $300,000 in cash

NZ HeraldStuffTuesday 28 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Banking Ombudsman found Westpac was not at fault after a Wairarapa pensioner withdrew more than $300,000 in cash over 34 months. The widow's family had raised concerns regarding teller-assisted withdrawals made before her death in July 2020.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 28 Jan 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Westpac cleared of fault after tellers help Wairarapa pensioner withdraw $300,000 cash in 34 months before death (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Westpac not at fault after bank tellers helped widow withdraw more than $300,000 (opens in new tab)