Open a student bank account before you arrive in Australia, and we will waive the monthly account fee while you study.1
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Do your banking wherever and whenever suits you. Pay for your coffee using your phone, or visit us in branch with any questions.
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Receive money from overseas easily and securely with an International Money Transfer.2
The advice on this website has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should, before acting on the advice, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances. Please view our Financial Services Guide. Full terms and conditions for the transaction and savings accounts mentioned and Electronic Banking are available here or from any branch of the Commonwealth Bank.
1 Student discounts apply if you are a tertiary student at an educational institution located in Australia or are undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship. Monthly account fee waived once you show us suitable student identification or confirmation of enrolment in branch. The waiver will be applied based on the expiry date listed on your Student ID. If your studies exceed 5 years, you will need to visit a branch and present your student ID again after 5 years to continue receiving the waiver.
2 A fee up to $11 AUD may apply.