Help & support
Settle trades, receive contributions and earn interest with our cash management account, Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA), included with your trading account.
Gain exposure to specific sectors with over 2,000 ASX-listed shares and ETFs. Plus, explore other SMSF cash options available with a CDIA.
Enjoy $5 brokerage fee for trades up to and including $1,000 with no monthly fees or ongoing account charges when you settle through your SMSF's CDIA.
Get expert insights and Morningstar reports with CommSec. Plus, access live company data and quotes on Australian shares regardless of how often you trade.
With over 30 years of industry leading service and experience, CommSec is one of Australia's leading platform for online and mobile share trading.
Enjoy seamless integration between your CommBank and CommSec app and free access to market insights to help you manage your SMSF investments.
Below are the brokerage fees if you trade online via the CommBank app, are CHESS Participant Sponsored with CommSec and settle your trade to a CDIA2.
Monthly or ongoing fees
No monthly fees or ongoing account charges.
Other fees and costs
Other fees and costs may apply.
Limited time offer. Terms and conditions apply.
You can open an Australian Shares trading account for your SMSF if your trust is established in Australia and you have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
You can open an account if you're:
To open a CommSec Australian Share trading account for your SMSF, have the following information ready:
Note: By opening an SMSF CommSec Australian Shares trading account you'll also open an SMSF CDIA, which gives you easy access to your SMSF funds, discounted online brokerage and real-time fund transfers to your trading account.
To transfer your shares into CommSec account:
Once you begin the transfer, you'll be asked a series of questions about your shares.
You can transfer shares held with:
Important: For the transfer to be successful, the name and address registered on your holdings must match your CommSec account. If registration details differ by even one character, you'll need to change these details before completing the form. The transfer process normally takes 2-3 business days to complete.
You can use either the CommBank or CommSec app to trade and manage your SMSF CommSec Australian Shares account.
To view your SMSF accounts in the CommBank app:
Opening a CommSec account is free and there are no ongoing account-keeping fees. However, a brokerage fees does apply per trade and is tiered by trade value.
Trade amount |
Cost2 |
Up to $1,000 (inclusive) |
$5 |
Over $1,000 up to $3,000 (inclusive) |
$10 |
Over $3,000 up to $10,000 (inclusive) |
$19.95 |
Over $10,000 up to $25,000 (inclusive) |
$29.95 |
Over $25,000 |
0.12% |
Explore investment options available with an SMSF CDIA and CommSec Australian shares trading account.
Invest in global markets
Trade shares across 13 global markets, including the US, Europe and Asia, with a CommSec International Shares account.
Invest in a high interest savings account
Take your cash further with a CommSec Notice Investor, a high interest savings account with a withdrawal notice period.
For a limited time, enjoy up to 4.75% p.a.† on an SMSF CommSec Notice Investor account. Terms and conditions apply.
Invest in term deposits
Enjoy the certainty of knowing what your money will earn. Lock in a competitive interest rate for terms from one month to five years.
We're offering special rates for the following terms:
Special offers available for a limited time only. Conditions apply.^
This information may include general advice but does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances, and so you should consider the appropriateness of the advice having regard to your circumstances before acting on it. You should consider seeking independent professional financial, tax and/or legal advice before making any decision based on this information.
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 Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) and CommSec Notice Investor are issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945. These products are administered by Commonwealth Securities Limited. The target markets for the CommSec Notice Investor and Commonwealth Direct Investment Account can be found within the products' Target Market Determination, available at https://commbank.com.au/tmd.
You can view the CommSec Notice Investor Terms and Conditions, CommBank Transaction, Savings and Investment Account Terms and Conditions and our Financial Services Guide on the CommBank website, and should consider them before making any decision about these products and services.
You can view the CommSec Share Trading Terms and Conditions, Best Execution Statement, International Shares Terms and Conditions and our CommSec Financial Services Guide and should consider them before making any decision about these products and services.
You can view the International Shares Terms and Conditions and our CommSec Financial Services Guide and should consider them before making any decision about these products and services.
Investing in overseas markets exposes you to risks including those related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates and market prices.
1 $0 brokerage on your first 30 trades offer is available exclusively for eligible new to CommSec customers. To be eligible, new customers must:
The offer will be applied to your new trading account from 3 August 2026 if you have met the above eligibility criteria on 31 July 2026. As part of the offer, you will receive $0 brokerage on up to 30 trades with a maximum trade value of $50,000 each for orders placed between 3 August 2026 and 31 January 2027. Trades must be placed online via the CommSec website or app platforms.
Trades above $50,000 will incur standard brokerage charges. Taxes and fees including FX will apply to International trades. Standard CommSec brokerage charges apply for orders placed or amended outside the period 3 August 2026 to 31 January 2027. For CommSec standard brokerage charges, view the CommSec Financial Service Guide. No brokerage fee will be shown on the CommSec trade confirmations issued for applicable trades under this offer. For eligible International accounts, the offer will be applied to the account type selected at the time of application (International Standard or International Plus). Changes to the International account type during the campaign period will result in loss of the offer. This offer is not redeemable for cash and is not transferable.
The offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not open to existing CommSec customers. This offer does not apply to CommSec Pocket trades. You are not eligible for this offer if you have closed a pre-existing trading account (either Australian Shares, International Shares or Exchange Traded Options) on or after 1 July 2026.
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 1519.
2 To be eligible, you must trade online, be CHESS Sponsored with CommSec and settle your trades through either a Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) or CommSec Margin Loan. Trades linked to a settlement account from another financial institution and trades placed over the phone incur additional fees. See our rates and fees for more information.
† Interest rates are subject to change. Only available for accounts set up as a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) where customers have applied through CommSec, or as agreed with a Private Banker at the time of account opening or upon your request. Customers with a pending SMSF CNI application submitted prior to 22 April 2026 may not receive SMSF pricing. If you believe you are eligible you may contact CommSec to request a switch.
General Information and Terms and Conditions for Term Deposits and Electronic Banking are available here or from any branch of the Commonwealth Bank.
The target market for this product can be found within the product's Target Market Determination.
Please view our Financial Services Guide.
Interest rates on offer may vary at any time without notice.
^ Available on balances from $5,000 to $5,000,000 with interest paid annually. For terms of 12 months or less, interest is paid at maturity. Special Offers are available on Term Deposits opened or renewed by personal or Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) customers only. The offer is not available to all other Business customers (including Financial Institutions). Personal and SMSF customers can access this special offer online via NetBank and the CommBank App, or visit their nearest branch. For renewing Personal Term Deposits, customers can also call 13 2221. For renewing SMSF Term Deposits, customers can call 13 1998.
