Why use VEME to buy or sell a car privately?

Make an informed decision
Check key vehicle details like registration, finance status or whether it’s been reported stolen or written off - all in one place.

Manage payments with less stress
Pay through VEME’s trust account where funds are held securely and released to the seller when the vehicle is collected.

Know who you’re dealing with
VEME conducts secure ID checks confirming the buyer and seller to prevent scams or payment uncertainty.

Handle paperwork with ease
VEME helps manage key paperwork like a sales agreement to protect both parties.

Handover with confidence
Meet, verify, exchange keys and complete secure payment transfer on the spot - with VIN and photo confirmation for total peace of mind.

Free for eligible buyers
Use this service at no extra cost when you purchase with a CommBank car loan.

Secure your finance. Secure your car purchase.

Get your finances sorted

  • Simple fees & low rates from 6.29% p.a.
  • Check your personalised rate with no impact to your credit score.
  • Apply online and get a response in 60 seconds.
  • You may receive funds the same day you apply.
  • Manage your loan anywhere, anytime in the CommBank app.

Protect your private car purchase

All the key steps of buying or selling a car in one place:

✓ ID verification for buyers and sellers

✓ Vehicle checks, including rego and finance status

✓ A secure payment process

✓ Handle paperwork with ease

✓ Automated after-sale paperwork

✓ Step-by-step checklists and tips for test drives and vehicle collection

How do I buy a car safely with a private seller?

Complete your car-buying with secure checks, safe payment and assisted transfer steps. Or apply for a conditional approval on a car loan to start shopping with confidence.

Get VEME verified

Get a car loan

Agree and verify ID

Once you’ve found a car, both parties must agree to use VEME and verify their identity on the platform before proceeding.

Need car finance for your purchase via VEME?

Return to this webpage to apply and get conditionally approved for a CommBank car loan through our dedicated application experience. If you’re buying outside of VEME, visit our car loans page for financing.

Vehicle check

Review the car’s information and its history with a PPSR check for accident history, finance owing and more.

Test drive

Arrange a test drive at a verified place of authority like a police station or council building to meet with peace of mind.

Make payment

Once an offer is agreed, payment is made to VEME’s secure holding account and is released at vehicle collection. If you’re approved for a Secured Fixed Rate Car Loan, we’ll pay VEME directly on your behalf.

Vehicle exchange

Review and sign sales documents to complete ownership transfer and vehicle collection.

Plan your purchase with a personal loan that’s right for you…

Secure the car. Get the low rate.

Features

  • You could unlock a lower rate by using the car you’re buying as security
  • Make additional repayments, subject to an early repayment adjustment1
  • Borrow from $4,000 to $120,000 over a term of one to seven years

Rates

  • Interest rates: 6.79%2 p.a. to 10.79% p.a. (comparison rate: 7.84% p.a. to 11.79% p.a.)
  • Representative rate: 8.79%3 p.a. (comparison rate: 9.82% p.a.)

Fees

  • $0 establishment fee (save $250) ~
  • $15 monthly loan service fee
  • Other fees may apply, e.g. early repayment fee.4


Secured Fixed Rate Car Loan

Repayment certainty

Features

  • Fixed interest rate and repayments for the term of the loan
  • Make additional repayments, subject to an early repayment adjustment1
  • Borrow from $4,000 to $50,000 over a term of one to seven years

Rates

  • Interest rates: 7.25% p.a.2 to 22.25% p.a. (comparison rate: 8.65% p.a. to 23.53% p.a.)
  • Representative rate: 16.25%3 p.a. (comparison rate: 17.57% p.a.)

Fees

  • $250 establishment fee
  • $15 monthly loan service fee
  • Other fees may apply, e.g. early repayment fee.5


Fixed Rate Personal Loan

Flexibility and freedom

Features

  • Flexibility to make extra repayments without a fee
  • Redraw available funds through your redraw facility
  • Borrow from $4,000 to $50,000 over a term of one to seven years

Rates

  • Interest rates: 7.25%2 p.a. to 22.25% p.a. (comparison rate: 8.65% p.a. to 23.53% p.a.)
  • Representative rate: 16.25%3 p.a. (comparison rate: 17.57% p.a.)

Fees

  • $250 establishment fee
  • $15 monthly loan service fee
  • Other fees may apply, e.g. late payment fee.6


Variable Rate Personal Loan

Frequently asked questions as a buyer

  • VEME (Vehicle Exchange Made Easy) helps you to buy a used car privately with confidence and protection. VEME verifies seller’s ID, checks the vehicle registration and history, holds your payment securely until the sale is confirmed, and releases the payment to the seller.

  • VEME is free for customers who apply and finance their car purchase using funds from an eligible CommBank Car Loan such as a Secured Fixed Rate Car Loan, Unsecured Fixed Rate Car Loan or Variable Rate Personal Loan.

  •  If you do not use a CommBank Car Loan, a VEME service fee of $128 applies.

  • Yes, you can link a VEME transaction to your CommBank Car Loan.

  • For Secured Fixed Rate Car Loan, you must provide the car registration certificate and sales invoice found in the VEME platform.

  • If your CommBank Car Loan is declined you can still complete the sale, but you will need to arrange another way to pay or agree next steps with the seller.

  •  If you proceed without an eligible CommBank Car Loan, a VEME service fee of $128 will apply.

  • VEME will flag any recorded finance (via a PPSR check) and help guide the seller to get a payout quote from their lender.

 

Buyer funds are held securely in VEME’s regulated trust account and are released once:

  • The signed agreement is in place

  • The seller has verified any outstanding finance owing on the vehicle

  • Settlement conditions are satisfied, including you have notified VEME that the vehicle has been handed over to you

 

  • CommBank loan enquiries: Message us in the CommBank app

  • For VEME platform or payment enquiries: Email [email protected]

Frequently asked questions as a seller

  • Veme verifies your identity through ConnectID, a secure digital identity solution which enables customers to securely verify their identity online and share identity data when needed.

  • If the buyer initiates the VEME transaction and invites you to the platform, there is no fee for the seller.

  • If the seller initiates the VEME transaction, a $128 service fee will apply.


Money is released once:

  • The signed agreement is in place

  • The seller has verified any outstanding finance owing on the vehicle

  • Settlement conditions are satisfied, including you have notified VEME that the vehicle has been handed over by you

  • VEME runs a PPSR check for any outstanding finance on your car. With your permission, VEME will help you to verify the amount owing to your lender.

  • The loan must be paid out directly from the transaction funds at the time of handover. VEME may require payment to be made before handover, if they are unable to verify the amount owing directly with your lender. Any remaining funds are transferred to you.

  • If the payout quote is more than the agreed sale price of the car, you will need to pay the shortfall before settlement can proceed.

Things you should know

  • ~ Offer available for a limited time when you both apply and fund a Secured Fixed Rate Car Loan between 31 March and 30 June 2026 to save $250 on the establishment fee (comparison rate calculations are inclusive of this offer).

    We reserve the right to close or vary this offer at any time.

    This guide doesn’t consider your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before basing any decisions on this information, please consider:

    • its appropriateness to your circumstances
    • obtaining professional advice specific to your needs, including financial, taxation and legal advice
       

    Vehicle Exchange Made Easy (VEME)

    VEME is a platform designed to support customers throughout the second-hand vehicle exchange process. It helps verify the identities of parties, check vehicle history, facilitate secure payment, and assist with vehicle handover. The VEME platform, and the services associated with it, are hosted and managed by Vehicle Exchange Online Pty Ltd (ABN 97 665 759 106) (VEME). VEME is not part of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) Group.
     
    Vehicle sales and transactions conducted via the VEME platform are not carried out by CommBank. CommBank is not responsible for any vehicle sales or transactions on the platform. CommBank does not warrant, guarantee, or endorse the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information or representations on the VEME platform. You use VEME’s services at your own discretion and assume responsibility for your use. To the extent permitted by law, CommBank is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the VEME platform or its content.

    Unsecured Fixed Rate Personal Loan interest rate ranges and the representative rate are set out below. Comparison rates and examples are based on a $30,000 unsecured fixed rate loan over 5 years:

    • Interest rates range from 7.25%2 p.a. to 22.25% p.a. (comparison rate from 8.65% p.a. to 23.53% p.a.). The estimated total amount payable including fees is between $37,005 and $51,120
    • The representative rate is 16.25%3 p.a. (17.57% p.a. comparison rate), based on this representative rate the estimated total amount payable including fees is $45,162

    Unsecured Variable Rate Personal Loan interest rate ranges and the representative rate are set out below. Comparison rates and examples are based on a $30,000 unsecured variable rate loan over 5 years:

    • Interest rates range from 7.25%2 p.a. to 22.25% p.a. (comparison rate from 8.65% p.a. to 23.53% p.a.). The estimated total amount payable including fees is between $37,005 and $51,120
    • The representative rate is 16.25%3 p.a. (17.57% p.a. comparison rate), based on this representative rate the estimated total amount payable including fees is $45,162

    Secured Fixed Rate Car Loan interest rate ranges and the representative rates are set out below. Comparison rates and examples are based on a $30,000 secured loan over 5 years:

    • Interest rates range from 6.79%2 p.a. to 10.79% p.a. (comparison rate from 7.84% p.a. to 11.79% p.a.). The estimated total amount payable including fees is between $36,364 and $39,848
    • The representative rate is 8.79%3 p.a. (9.82% p.a. comparison rate), based on this representative rate the estimated total amount payable including fees is $38,082

    ^ The car you’re using as a security must be up to seven years old, not currently under finance and has an active comprehensive insurance policy. The comprehensive insurance policy must be organised prior to loan funding.

    1 Additional repayments made on a fixed rate and secured fixed rate car loan are not available to be redrawn. An early repayment adjustment is charged if loan is fully repaid with 12 or more months remaining on loan term, and we reasonably estimate we will incur a loss or administrative cost. View the Personal Loan Terms and Conditions.

    Interest rates at the lower end of our range, for example 7.25%/7.25%/6.79% p.a. (comparison rate 8.65%/8.65%/7.84% p.a.), may be offered to customers with an excellent credit history.

    An excellent credit history is determined by, among other things, paying your bills and making loan repayments on or ahead of time, being disciplined with your credit applications, and not overextending yourself financially.

    Actions that can negatively impact your credit history include missing bill or loan repayments, defaulting on your credit facility, or making a large number of credit applications in a short period of time. You can find out more about how your credit score is calculated and tips for improving your credit score at our Credit Score Information Hub.

    3 At least half of our approved customers will receive the representative rate or lower.

    Your interest rate may be different and is based on a number of factors, including your credit history, the information you provide and our assessment of your application. We'll confirm your interest rate upon submission of your application.

    4 Secured Fixed Rate Car Loan fees & charges are as follows:

    Fees that will apply

    Fee Type

    Definition

    Amount

    Establishment fee

    Upfront cost payable when accepting a loan

    $0 (save $250)

    Loan service fee

    Monthly charge to cover costs of keeping account active

    $15 per month


    Fees that may apply

    Fee Type

    Definition

    Amount

    Late payment fee

    May be payable on the fifth business day after the repayment due date if at the end of the previous business day your loan is in arrears

    $20

    Early repayment adjustment

    Charged if loan is fully repaid with 12 or more months remaining on loan term, and we reasonably estimate we will incur a loss or administrative cost.

    To cover reasonable administrative costs and estimated losses incurred by CBA as a result of you closing your fixed term loan early.

    This fee will not exceed the reasonable administrative costs and estimated losses arising from the early full repayment of your personal loan.

    $15*

    This amount can vary and may not apply to your loan - use our Pay-out figure portal to check if this applies to you.

    *This page will always tell you our current fee.

    Other electronic banking fees

    Please refer to our Electronic Banking General Information and Terms and Conditions

     


    5 Fixed Rate Personal Loan fees & charges are as follows:

    Fees that will apply

    Fee Type

    Definition

    Amount

    Establishment fee

    Upfront cost payable when accepting a loan

    $250

    Loan service fee

    Monthly charge to cover costs of keeping account active

    $15 per month


    Fees that may apply

    Fee Type

    Definition

    Amount

    Settlement cheque fee

    Cheques provided to help you pay different recipients with your loan borrowings

    Two free
    $15 for every additional cheque

    Late payment fee

    May be payable on the fifth business day after the repayment due date if at the end of the previous business day your loan is in arrears

    $20

    Early repayment adjustment

    Charged if loan is fully repaid with 12 or more months remaining on loan term, and we reasonably estimate we will incur a loss or administrative cost.

    To cover reasonable administrative costs and estimated losses incurred by CBA as a result of you closing your fixed term loan early.

    This fee will not exceed the reasonable administrative costs and estimated losses arising from the early full repayment of your personal loan.

    $15*

    This amount can vary and may not apply to your loan - use our Pay-out figure portal to check if this applies to you.

    *This page will always tell you our current fee.

    Other electronic banking fees

    Please refer to our Electronic Banking General Information and Terms and Conditions

     


    Variable Rate Personal Loan fees & charges are as follows:

    Fees that will apply

    Fee Type

    Definition

    Amount

    Establishment fee

    Upfront cost payable when accepting a loan

    $250

    Loan service fee

    Monthly charge to cover costs of keeping account active

    $15 per month


    Fees that may apply

    Fee Type

    Definition

    Amount

    Settlement cheque fee

    Cheques provided to help you pay different recipients with your loan borrowings

    Two free
    $15 for every additional cheque

    Late payment fee

    May be payable on the fifth business day after the repayment due date if at the end of the previous business day your loan is in arrears

    $20

    Other electronic banking fees

    Please refer to our Electronic Banking General Information and Terms and Conditions

     


    Please consider all upfront and ongoing fees and charges when applying for a new Personal Loan to ensure your loan is able to meet your needs.

    Terms and conditions, fees and charges and credit criteria apply.

    Applications for finance are subject to the Bank’s normal credit approval. View the Personal Loan Terms and Conditions. Full terms and conditions will be included in our loan offer. Fees and charges payable. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian credit licence 234945.