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Buy and sell international shares using Australian dollars, with foreign currency exchanges conducted on your behalf on an International Wallet included with your International Shares account.
Access the world's largest companies in 13 global markets. Plus, invest smaller amounts in global companies with fractional shares.
Regular international traders can switch to a CommSec International Plus account to access more flexibility in multi-currency wallet, additional order expiry and self-managed FX conversions.
Settle trades directly with your SMSF CDIA linked to your CommSec International Shares account. Plus, enjoy competitive interest rates with no account withdrawal fees.
Before opening a CommSec International Shares account for your SMSF, you'll need a CommSec Australian Shares account under your SMSF.
Once you've opened a CommSec International Shares account for your SMSF, you'll need to fund your International Wallet (included with the account) before you can trade.
Transfer funds in Australian dollars (AUD) to your SMSF's CDIA.
Transfer funds (AUD) from your SMSF's CDIA to your International Wallet.
Brokerage fee applies per trade, based on the market that you're trading in. Foreign exchange fees apply on currency conversions.
Opening a CommSec International Shares account is free and there are no ongoing account-keeping fees.
Track and manage your SMSF portfolio with seamless integration between the CommBank app and the CommSec app. Access market news and insights from CommSec, Australia's leading online broker with 30 years of experience, to help you stay informed about your SMSF investments.
New to CommSec? Get up to 30 trades, brokerage free on your first 30 trades1 up to $50,000. Terms and conditions apply.
You need a CommSec Australian Shares account under your SMSF before opening a CommSec International Shares account for your SMSF.
To open a CommSec Australian Shares account for your SMSF online, you'll need:
Once you've opened a CommSec Australian Shares account for your SMSF, you can open a CommSec International Shares account.
Note: By opening a CommSec Australian Shares account, you'll also open a CDIA for your SMSF.
Log on to CommSec and follow the prompts to open a CommSec International Shares account.
You'll also need the following to open an account:
Yes, you'll need a CommSec Australian Shares account linked to a CDIA before you can open a CommSec International Shares account. Both CommSec Australian Shares account and CDIA needs to be held by your SMSF.
With a CommSec International Shares Account, your SMSF can access 13 international markets including:
Your international trades are funded by your International Wallet. Before placing your first trade, you'll need to transfer funds into your International Wallet.
To transfer funds to your International Wallet:
You can use the CommSec app to trade, view and manage your SMSF CommSec International Shares account.
To view your SMSF accounts in the CommSec app, log on to your CommSec app (make sure you have the latest version) and tap Portfolio on the bottom of the screen to access your shares portfolio.
For more information on W-8 forms, refer to the W-8 hub on CommSec.
Explore investment options available with an SMSF CDIA and CommSec share trading accounts.
Invest in Australian shares & ETFs
Access over 2,000 Australian shares and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to invest in with your SMSF.
Invest in high interest savings account
Take your SMSF 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:
Up to 5.00% p.a. on 6-month term (3.50% p.a., plus 1.50% p.a. online bonus rate), available from 20 August 2026, when you open a term deposit for your SMSF online. Conditions apply.3
5.15% p.a. on a 12-month term, offer available from 20 August 2026 until 10 September 2026 inclusive.^
Special offers available for a limited time only. Conditions apply.
Call 13 15 19 Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm (Syd/Melb time)
SMSFs are complex and involve legal, administrative and compliance responsibilities. SMSF trustees (or directors of a corporate trustee) are responsible for managing the fund and ensuring it complies with all applicable requirements such as superannuation, tax and trustee obligations.
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 TMX Australia Exchange 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 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, 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 1 October 2026 if you have met the above eligibility criteria on 30 September 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 1 October 2026 and 31 March 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 1 October 2026 to 31 March 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 September 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 15 19.
2 The FX fee is charged per currency conversion. Currency conversions are automatically performed for each trade unless the Plus feature enabling the foreign currency wallet has been activated and there are sufficient funds in the local currency to settle the trade.
3 For currency pairs that cannot be directly converted, an intermediate conversion to USD or another eligible currency will be necessary to facilitate the currency conversion. You will be charged FX fees for each leg, which is each individual currency conversion necessary to obtain the required currency pair conversion.
†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.
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.
4 SMSF exclusive bonus rate is only available to SMSF customers opening a 6-month Term Deposit online. Offer is available from 20 August 2026 for a limited time only. Interest rates on offer may vary at any time without notice. Bonus rate is a bonus margin above the standard advertised rate.
^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.
