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Compare Commonwealth Bank Accounts

Compare Commonwealth Bank Accounts – read our review and compare the features and benefits available from Commonwealth. Make an informed decision to find a Bank Account that suits you.

Commonwealth Bank Bank Accounts Review

With Commonwealth bank accounts you don't have to worry about being charged the earth in bank fees, with selected accounts offering bonus fee free accounts when meeting certain criteria. For example, deposit at least $2,000 per month into your bank account and qualify for a fee free account.

Commonwealth bank accounts allow you to pay for all of your everyday purchases at most retail outlets, online, and over the phone using your Debit MasterCard, giving you 24/7 access to your money at one of any 27 million locations throughout the world with unlimited fee free withdrawals on selected accounts.
Provider Account Interest %p.a Min Bal Monthly Fee Apply
FREE ANZ ATM, Online, Cash, Phone, Direct Debit transactions. Fee's Charged for Non-ANZ ATM use.
2%
$1
$6 p.m.
No monthly account service fee (No min deposit required)
FREE Visa Debit card with every account
Unlimited Free NAB banking access via ATM, Branch or online.
0.10%
$1
$0 p.m.
Monthly account fee = $10 unless you deposit $5,000+
Unlimited Free NAB banking access via ATM, Branch or online.
0.10%
$1
$10 p.m.
Unlimited St.George Transactions for a flat monthly fee of $7 Inc. Visa Debit Card. Pay NO monthly fee if you deposit a minimum of $2,000 per month.
0%
$1
$7 p.m.
Unlimited electronic transactions St George Transactions - Branch Services & Cheques Chargeable
0%
$1
$3 p.m.
  • Unlimited ANZ transactions for $6 a month.
  • No credit check
  • Online fraud protection
  • 50% off monthly fee for Students
  • 3 additional card holders at no extra cost
  • Do NOT need to be a previous ANZ customer
  • A NAB Visa Debit card
  • Choice of 4 card colours
  • Access to Visa Entertainment
  • 90 day Purchase Protection Insurance1
  • No minimum or opening balance requirements – open your account with just $1
  • Access to ATMs overseas anywhere the PLUS sign is displayed (fees apply)
  • Access to your money through the rediATM network with no additional ATM fees
  • Six monthly statement, however if NAB Visa Debit option is taken, statements are provided every two months
  • Check your balance, withdraw or deposit at any Australia Post Bank@Post outlet
  • No ATM fees
  • Make monthly deposits to avoid fee of:
  • NEB Gold = $10 fee - deposit $5,000pm to avoid this
  • A NAB Gold Visa Debit Card
  • NAB Gold Overseas Travel Insurance
  • NAB Gold Purchase Protection Insurance
  • Visa Zero Liability policy
  • Verification by Visa
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Daily cash withdrawal of $2,000 using NAB Gold Visa Debit card
  • No minimum or opening balance requirements – open your account with just $1
  • Access to your money through the rediATM network with no additional ATM fees
  • Access to ATMs overseas anywhere the PLUS sign is displayed
  • Six monthly statement, however if NAB Visa Debit option is taken, statements are provided every two months
  • Access at participating Australia Post outlets to check your balance, withdraw or deposit
  • No foreign currency conversion fees
  • Unlimited St.George Transactions for a flat monthly fee of $7
  • Monthly fee reduced to $0 if you deposit $2000+ per month
  • 10 Free SMS Alerts a month.
  • VISA Debit Card
  • Deposit cheques into your account via internet banking
  • No minimum monthly balance required
  • 24/7 access to Internet and phone banking
  • Cheque book available at your request.
  • Discounts on the monthly account service fee if your St.George Home Loan repayments are deducted from this account.
  • Unlimited electronic St.George Transactions. Branch Services & Cheques Chargeable. Flat monthly fee of $3
  • VISA Debit Card
  • Deposit cheques into your account via internet banking
  • No minimum monthly balance required
  • 24/7 access to Internet and phone banking
  • Unlimited ANZ transactions via ANZ ATMs, ANZ Internet and Phone Banking, EFTPOS, Cheques and ANZ Branches for $5 a month
  • Unlimited transactions via ANZ Internet Banking.
  • You can deposit your salary, and set up direct deposits into your account.
  • If you are aged under 18, or 60 and over, or are a full time student at an Australian educational institution, ANZ can waive the monthly account service fee.

Commonwealth Bank News

Credit card security code launched by Commonwealth Bank
A new security code system has been launched by the Commonwealth Bank to provide additional protection for online shoppers. ...
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Tue 31st Aug, 2010
Lower credit card loyalty fees 'affect Commonwealth Bank results'
The Commonwealth Bank's recent financial results were affected by lower credit card loyalty fees. ...
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Thu 12th Aug, 2010
Commonwealth Bank: Debit and credit card transaction value drops 0.3%
The latest Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator has revealed that the transaction value of debit and credit cards reduced in June. ...
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Tue 20th Jul, 2010
Commonwealth Bank cuts interest rate on fixed rate loans
The interest rate on a number of Commonwealth Bank fixed rate loan products has been decreased. ...
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Wed 16th Jun, 2010
Commonwealth Bank wins awards, but misses out on credit card accolade
The Australian Financial Institution of the Year award for retail has gone to the Commonwealth Bank. ...
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Fri 4th Jun, 2010
Rates increased on range of Commonwealth Bank savings accounts
People with Commonwealth Bank savings accounts could be alerted to a planned rate rise. ...
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Tue 4th May, 2010
Commonwealth Bank ups interest rate on some deposits
Interest rates are set to go up on a selection of Commonwealth Bank deposit and variable home loan accounts. ...
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Tue 6th Apr, 2010