Alison is an editor at Finder and a personal finance journalist with over 10 years of experience, having contributed to major financial institutions and publications such as Westpac, Money Magazine, and Yahoo Finance. She is frequently quoted in media outlets like SmartCompany and SBS, offering expert insights on superannuation and money management. Alison holds a Bachelor of Communications in Public Relations and Journalism from the University of Newcastle, and has earned three ASIC RG146 certifications in superannuation, securities and managed investments and general financial advice, ensuring her expertise is fully aligned with ASIC standards.
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Business property loan rates?
Hi Nerilie, Check out our guide to ANZ Business Loans for more on this. It’s hard to quote a typical rate as it depends on the business.
I want to get a debit card for our Body Corporate to enable retail purchases. When we want to buy something, such as cleaning supplies or equipment from Bunnings, we put enough money on the card to cover the cost. Otherwise we need a committee member to purchase the goods then reimburse them. It’s a pain.
How can we get a debit card?
Hi Richard,
The debit card will need to be linked to a transaction account in the Body Corporate’s name. So you’ll need to contact the bank your Body Corporate uses.
Does Anz have a o fee transaction card for travelling overseas?
Hi Donna, both ANZ bank accounts (the ANZ Plus and ANZ Access Advantage) charge international transaction fees and international ATM fees.
Our guide on Travel Debit Cards may help with your research and comparison: https://www.finder.com.au/bank-accounts/best-debit-card-to-use-overseas
Thanks,
Alison
The interest rates for the ANZ Advance Notice Product are incorrect as per ANZ’s website. You should update them given you have a ‘fact checked’ tick at the top of the page – seems to be not fully fact checked.
Hi Sean,
The rates are correct as per ANZ’s website, which you can see here: https://www.anz.com.au/personal/bank-accounts/manage-my-accounts/rates-fees-terms/#termdeposit
Note that the rates shown on our page are for interest paid at maturity, or annually for deposits 1+ year long.
Am I covered for up to $250,000 for monies on my ANZ bank accounts? Is the ANZ Bank covered by the Federal Guarantee Scheme in the event of a collapse? Is the ANZ bank in which I have my funds at – Kew Branch- incorporated in Australia? The Guarantee applies only to Banks incorporated in Australia … Does it apply to my ANZ Bank here in Kew, Melbourne? Please advise urgently…
Hi Savas,
Yes, your deposit up to $250,000 in an ANZ account is covered by the government’s guarantee scheme.
Thanks,
Alison