Our monthly Business Sales Indicator (BSI) reflects spending trends around Australia. It tracks the value of credit and debit card transactions processed at businesses with CommBank merchant facilities.
More Australian merchants use CommBank terminals than those issued by any other bank and this gives us strong insights into spending trends around Australia
BSI includes transactions made at supermarkets, clothing stores, cafes and restaurants. It’s more comparable to the ABS’ quarterly Household Final Consumption Expenditure
It also covers airlines, car dealers, water and power companies, motels, business, professional and government services and wholesalers
By comparison, the main monthly indicator of spending is the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Retail Trade, which covers spending at retail establishments
As this advice has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs, you should, before acting on the advice, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances. View our Financial Services Guide.
