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Investing & Super / Commonwealth Direct Investment Account

Features & benefits

  • Cash account for trading

    Link your CDIA to our CommSec Trading Account to enjoy lower brokerage costs* and the convenience of settling trades without the need to transfer between accounts. 

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  • Manage your investments

    Save and transact at anytime, anywhere with full access to your money.

  • Our SMSF account could help you grow
     
    Earn interest with seamless share trading settlements and discounted brokerage.
     

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Rates & fees

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Fee Type
Fee
Conditions
Monthly account fee
$5
No fee applied for CDIA accounts linked to CommSec Trading Account, or SMSF option.
Withdrawal fee
CommSec Applicants
Electronic Transfers: Free
Assisted Transfers: $3

SMSF Applicants
Electronic Transfers: Free
Assisted Transfers: Free

Other Applicants1:
Electronic Transfers: Free
Assisted Transfers: $3
   
Other fees
For more information on fees and charges that may apply, please read the Transaction, Savings and Investment Terms and Conditions.
   

How to apply

  • CDIA & CommSec Share Trading Account

    Settle your trades directly and enjoy lower brokerage.

    Open a Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) and a CommSec Share Trading Account together online now.

  • Already got a CommSec Share Trading Account?

    Open a CDIA in CommSec. Simply follow the prompts to add a CDIA to your list of accounts.

    Login to CommSec

  • Only want an SMSF cash account? 

    Visit your nearest branch with all individual trustees or directors of the company trustee for the SMSF.

Who can apply?

  • You can apply if you:

    • Are an individual aged 18 years or older (except where accounts are held in trust for a minor)
    • Have an Australian residential and postal address (for personal/joint accounts)
    • Are an Australian registered or incorporated company
    • Are an Australian trust or self-managed super fund (SMSF)

  • You may need the following handy:

    • ID e.g. driver’s licence
    • SMSF name and ABN
    • Certified copy of the Trust Deed
    • Company details (if applicable)

Tools & support

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Things you should know

  • * 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.

    1 For accounts opened on or before 31 October 2012: please refer to your Offer Confirmation Letter (available on NetBank).

    The target market for this product can be found within the product’s Target Market Determination, available at commbank.com.au/tmd.

    The Commonwealth Direct Investment Account is issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 AFSL 234945. This product is administered by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec), a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. 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 information has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to their objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the CommBank Transaction Savings and Investment Account Terms and Conditions, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about these products and services.