Westpac becomes first NZ bank accredited to issue digital credentials

Westpac NZ became the first New Zealand bank accredited to issue digital credentials under the government DISTF system with Mattr support. Business clients can store bank credentials in the Govt.nz app wallet and share them via QR code valid for 72 hours.

• Westpac is third accredited provider in DISTF registry and first bank
• Bank account credential valid 72 hours and issued via QR code
• NEC New Zealand and Govt.nz app previously accredited
• Bank plans to expand credential issuance via Westpac One