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A seamless investing experience, now in the CommBank app

Simply log in to the CommBank app and tap the ‘Investing’ tile from your app dashboard or Library to start exploring.

Get the full picture

View your existing CommSec Pocket ETFs# and individual CommSec Australian Shares# accounts alongside the rest of your banking accounts, giving you full visibility of your finances.

You can customise which accounts you’d like to see on your app home page, making it easier to stay in control.

Browse and discover shares in the same experience

Browse through all CommSec Pocket ETFs, plus all shares and ETFs listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), in an easy and familiar experience.

You can view all your Holdings and Orders, and buy/sell and hold available assets, all in the one place.

Learn and grow through a trusted resource

Whether you’re just starting your investment journey or looking to brush up your skills, you can easily access insightful content straight from the app.

Scroll through the investing glossary, build your investment knowledge through CommSec Learn and listen to Season 1 of our award winning podcast, CommSec Invest: The Share Market Simplified or subscribe to the CommSec Market Update podcast to hear from our experts daily, all from the one place.

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Discover why more Australians trade with CommSec

  • CommSec Pocket

    • Get started with as little as $50
    • Choose from themed investment options, known as Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
    • Pay just $2 for trades up to $1,000, with no ongoing account keeping fees
    • Set up regular investing in the app to help build your portfolio over time.

    Explore CommSec Pocket

  • CommSec Australian Shares 

    • Benefit from $0 brokerage on your first 10 trades* when you join as a new individual customer and settle through our Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA)
    • Browse and trade all shares and ETFs listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

    Explore CommSec Australian Shares

Offers

Current offers for our eligible customers

Get started with $0 brokerage

Enjoy $0 brokerage on your first 10 trades* Limited time offer

  • Open a new, individual CommSec account 
  • Start investing with $0 brokerage  
  • We’ll automatically waive the brokerage fee on the first 10 trades up to a maximum trade value of $50,000 each  
Start exploring

CommBank Yello Homeowner investing benefit

Receive a $5 monthly loyalty benefit as an eligible CommBank Yello Homeowner customer for investing**

  • If you’re eligible for CommBank Yello Homeowner benefits, you may receive a $5 monthly loyalty cashback for investing in Australian Shares via CommSec     
  • This benefit is available on top of your $0 brokerage introductory offer if you sign up as a new CommSec customer 
  • This benefit is available between 1 October 2024 and 31 October 2025

 

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Get started

Experience a streamlined new sign-up process, all in the CommBank app.

Simply log in, tap the ‘Investing’ tile from your app dashboard or Library and select the type of investing account you’d like to open. 

Discover more about the upgraded CommBank app experience

Alongside this new investing experience, you’ll find useful saving tools, a personalised dashboard and a whole new look and feel. Now your banking is simpler and more convenient.

Find out more

FAQs

The investing experience features and functionality in the CommBank app is only available for CommSec Pocket and individual CommSec Australian Shares accounts. You can view other CommSec account types, like Margin Loans and Exchange Traded Options, via the Accounts list. You can access more share trading services, features and functionality on CommSec's apps and platforms. 

Yes, the same eligibility criteria that currently exists for CommSec Pocket and CommSec Australian Shares will exist for the investing experience in the CommBank app, including:

  • Certain age limits apply. You need to be over 18 years old to create a CommSec account and trade. All customers over 14 years old will be able to view the investing experience in the CommBank app, access articles and use the search functionality to browse Australian Shares and ETFs
  • You can only open an Individual CommSec Australian Shares and CommSec Pocket account via the CommBank app  
  • You need to have an Australian residential and postal address applied to your CommSec account
  • You must have completed tax residency information and have no outstanding KYC requirements

Yes, you can use both the CommSec app and the CommBank app to manage your CommSec Pocket and/or Australian Shares account.

Things you should know

  • # The new investing experience features and functionality in the CommBank app is only available for CommSec Pocket and individual CommSec Australian Share accounts. Other account types can be viewed through Accounts list, or through CommSec app and platforms.

    * ”$0 brokerage on your first 10 trades” offer only available to new CommSec customers opening a new individual Australian Share Trading Account & Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) between 1 August 2024 to 31 October 2024 via the ‘Join now’ link at www.commsec.com.au/offer or through the CommBank App. Offer applies if you trade online, are CHESS-sponsored by CommSec and settle your trade through your CDIA. This offer does not apply to CommSec Pocket trades, International Share trades, Exchange Traded Options or Margin Lending. Offer not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not open to existing CommSec customers. As part of the offer, you will receive $0 brokerage on your first 10 Australian equity trades, up to a maximum trade value of $50,000 each for orders placed on or before 31 January 2025. Standard CommSec brokerage charges apply for orders placed or amended after 31 January 2025. Trades above $50,000 will incur brokerage charges. For CommSec standard brokerage charges, see the CommSec Financial Service Guide (PDF). No brokerage fee will be shown on the CommSec Confirmation Contract Note issued in respect of applicable trades under this offer. This offer is not redeemable for cash and is not transferable. CommSec Share Trading Terms and Conditions (PDF) apply unless otherwise specified here. Applicants must be 18 years or over. We reserve the right to terminate this offer or amend these terms and conditions at any time without notice. For any queries on this offer, please contact us on 13 15 19.

    ** "$5 monthly loyalty cashback payment" benefit (CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit) only available to CommBank customers eligible for the Homeowner Benefit Set in the CommBank Yello customer recognition program. You may qualify for the CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit and thereby receive a $5 monthly loyalty payment if you are eligible for the CommBank Yello Homeowner Benefit Set, trade with an Individual Australian Share Trading Account (excluding joint accounts, company accounts and trustee accounts) and settle at least 1 trade greater than $1,000 monthly into a Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) between 1st October, 2024 and 31st October, 2025. 

    Additionally, to obtain the CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit, trades subject to eligibility assessment must relate to online trades that are CHESS-sponsored by CommSec. The CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit does not apply to CommSec Pocket trades, International Share Trades, Exchange Traded Options, or trades financed by Margin Loans. If you are a new CommSec customer eligible for the “$0 brokerage on your first 10 trades” offer, you may additionally qualify for the CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit if you meet the eligibility criteria stated above. 

    Fulfilment for the CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit occurs monthly, and your eligibility is typically assessed in the first week of each month for your trades settled in the previous calendar month. No payment will be paid if you do not retain status as a CommBank Yello Homeowner customer when eligibility is assessed (that is, you no longer remain eligible for the CommBank Yello Homeowner Benefit Set).  

    There may be tax implications in receiving the CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit. You should check with your accountant or tax adviser for further information. Full information on CommBank Yello and eligibility conditions are available in the CommBank Yello Terms and Conditions and CommBank Yello FAQs.

    The CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit is not transferable. Eligible customers must be 18 years or over. CommSec may terminate or withdraw the CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit and may, acting reasonably, amend the terms and conditions applying to the CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit at any time. In both cases, CommSec will provide notice prior to doing so or as soon as is practicable after doing so. Termination or withdrawal of the CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit and any change to its terms and conditions will apply prospectively and will not impact any benefit already received or accrued. If you are not happy with any change to the terms and conditions, you may opt out of CommBank Yello by messaging in the CommBank app or visiting a branch. By receiving the CommBank Yello CommSec Benefit, you are taken to agree to these terms and conditions.

    Trading involves risk, including potential loss of your investment. The value of your investment may go down as well as up.

    Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945.  CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

    The CommBank app is free to download however your mobile network provider charges you for accessing data on your phone. You should refer to your mobile phone plan or contact your provider to find out more. Terms and conditions are available on the CommBank app. NetBank access with NetCode SMS required. Find out about the minimum operating requirements on the CommBank app page. 

    The information has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to their objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You should consider its appropriateness for your circumstances. Investing carries risks. The minimum allowable size of your investment is subject to fluctuations in ETF unit prices. Brokerage is charged at $2 per trade, for trades up to $1,000 and 0.20% for trades above $1,000. To operate a CommSec Pocket account, you’ll need an eligible CommBank transaction account.

    You can view the Share Trading Terms and Conditions, CommBank Transaction, Savings and Investment Account Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, CommSec Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide. 

    The Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) is issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia. ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945. This product is administered by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec), a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.  

    The target market for the CDIA can be found within the product’s Target Market Determination, available at commbank.com.au/tmd.