Certain events may leave you needing help to get financially back on track:
Our Financial Assistance Solutions teams have helped thousands of CommBank customers - from people who need help managing bills so they pay on time through to families struggling to make ends meet.
Request financial assistance in NetBank or call us on 13 30 95 if you're behind in paying what you owe. We work with you to develop a solution tailored to your needs. Discover how missed or late payments may impact your credit report.
If you are a business customer and have a business loan or a line of credit, call us on 13 26 07 and we'll work with you to develop a solution tailored to your needs.
If you’re not in that position yet, there are other ways we can support you.
Our Financial Assistance Solutions teams are here to support you for an unexpected event that is causing you difficulty meeting your repayments.
To do this we may ask you about your income and expenses (it helps us determine how we can best support you) and we could ask for other documents e.g. a medical certificate. Then together we can create a plan of action to get you back on track. Everything you tell us is confidential and assessed on a case-by-case basis. You can nominate someone to discuss your request for help if you prefer e.g. a financial counsellor, friend or family member.
Here’s more information about our processes (PDF) for assessing and providing you with financial assistance and the documents you may need.
Business Customers: Here’s more information about our processes (PDF) for assessing and providing you with financial assistance and the documents you may need.
We may ask you to send us additional info regarding your application for financial assistance. These documents help us determine the best way to support you (and your family).
Working together with you to discuss available options when you are unable to meet your repayment obligations.
Call 1300 720 814 between 8am – 9pm Mon-Fri and 9am – 2pm Sat (Sydney/ Melbourne time).
Write to us at PO Box 9823 Parramatta NSW 2150
Immediate financial relief may be available for customers impacted by natural disasters or major events. Help may include deferring repayments fees and charges or help with restructuring existing loans. More information on the emergency assistance package.
Call 1300 720 814 between 8am – 9pm Mon-Fri and 9am – 2pm Sat (Sydney /Melbourne time).
You may also want to review any insurance policies you have with CommInsure to see if you have financial cover and get in touch with CommInsure if you do.
If you’re a CommBank customer experiencing domestic and family violence or problems with gambling, you can speak to our specialist Community Wellbeing team about your financial needs. Our specialists provide confidential support to help customers with their immediate banking needs, and may be able to refer you to external support too.
Call 1800 222 387 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday (Sydney/Melbourne time – excluding public holidays).
For customers with business loans or lines of credit, if you're behind on your repayments or might have future difficulty in meeting financial commitments and need assistance.
Call 13 26 07 any time.
In addition to calling us, you may also find these resources helpful:
Other organisations that may help you get back on-track:
The Commonwealth Bank’s foundation Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) reflects our desire to better serve our customers and meet their needs. It brings together actions that demonstrate how we embed our vision and values in our business practice and will enable us to identify further opportunities for action.
Our foundation FIAP includes initiatives identified across four Action Areas of the FIAP program and in relation to four stakeholder groups. The result is a range of actions (PDF) that contribute to improved financial resilience and inclusive economic growth – especially for women.
