Preparing to move can be exciting, but also takes a lot of organising. See tips on setting up your banking before you arrive.
You can start to organise your banking before you get on the plane. It only takes 5 minutes.
Everyday Account Smart Access for students
STUDENT BANK ACCOUNT
Enjoy convenient student banking with a transaction account for the money you use day-to-day. Your student account comes with $0 monthly fee for the duration of your studies.1
You can send money to your new Australian account straight away. Before you start withdrawing, you will need to have your ID checked in branch.
Here are some of the things you will need to know in order to manage your money.
Opened your Australian bank account and transferred money into it? Here’s what to do next and how to access your money when you need it.
At CommBank, we are here to help make settling into your new life easy.
Moving away from home money tips
TIPS
Moving to a new country is an adventure like no other. There’s so much to think about and organise, even before you step onto the plane. So here are some ideas and resources you can use to make sure you get off to a great start.
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 (PDF 68KB). Full terms and conditions for the transaction and savings accounts (PDF 660KB) mentioned and Electronic Banking are available here or from any branch of the Commonwealth Bank.
1 Monthly account fee waived once you show us your ID in branch. Student discounts apply if you are a tertiary student at an educational institution located in Australia or are undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship. You must show us suitable student identification in branch also.
