Commonwealth Bank savings and bank accounts

CommBank offers a range of different savings accounts, including a bonus saver and a youth saver as well as everyday bank accounts and a term deposit.

The Commonwealth Bank is well known as one of Australia's Big Four banks and is the largest bank in the country. Being such a large bank, it offers several different types of savings accounts to suit a wide range of customers. Take a look at CommBank's accounts in the tables below.

CommBank savings accounts, bank accounts and term deposits

Name Maximum Variable Rate p.a. Standard Variable Rate p.a. Intro/Ongoing Government Guarantee Monthly Max Rate Conditions
Commonwealth Bank NetBank Saver
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.10%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
2.35%
Intro/Ongoing
5 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • N/A
Commonwealth Bank GoalSaver Account
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
4.90%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.40%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Deposit any amount
  • Grow balance each month
Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver Account
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.00%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
2.60%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • 1 deposit
  • Grow balance
  • Balances up to $50,000.
Commonwealth Bank Pensioner Security Account
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
2.80%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
2.80%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Balances $250,000 and over
Commonwealth Bank Business Online Saver
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
1.15%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.15%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Balances $1,000,000 and over
Commonwealth Bank Farm Management Deposit Account - At call
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Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
1.35%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.35%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Balances $100,000 - $800,000
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Name Monthly fee Govt. Guarantee Own network ATM fee Card type
Commonwealth Bank Business Transaction Account
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Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
Commonwealth Bank Business Transaction Account ($10 Monthly Fee Option)
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Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$10
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
Commonwealth Bank Smart Access
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Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$4
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Mastercard
More Info
Commonwealth Bank Streamline Basic
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Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Mastercard
More Info
Commonwealth Bank Everyday Account Smart Access for students
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Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$4
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Mastercard
Commonwealth Bank Foreign Currency Account
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Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay14 currencies
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
Card type
Visa
Commonwealth Bank Pensioner Security Account
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Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Mastercard
More Info
Commonwealth Bank Smart Access Account for Youth
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Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Mastercard
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Name 3 Mths p.a. 4 Mths p.a. 5 Mths p.a. 6 Mths p.a. 7 Mths p.a. 11 Mths p.a. 12 Mths p.a. 24 Mths p.a.
Commonwealth Bank Term Deposit
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$5,000 min. deposit$49,999 max. deposit
3 Mths p.a.
3.10%
4 Mths p.a.
3.15%
5 Mths p.a.
3.25%
6 Mths p.a.
3.35%
7 Mths p.a.
3.45%
11 Mths p.a.
3.85%
12 Mths p.a.
4.35%
24 Mths p.a.
3.70%
More Info
Commonwealth Bank Business Term Deposit
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$5,000 min. deposit
3 Mths p.a.
3.10%
4 Mths p.a.
3.15%
5 Mths p.a.
3.25%
6 Mths p.a.
3.35%
7 Mths p.a.
3.45%
11 Mths p.a.
-
12 Mths p.a.
4.35%
24 Mths p.a.
3.70%
More Info
Commonwealth Bank Farm Management Deposit Account - Fixed term
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3 Mths p.a.
-
4 Mths p.a.
-
5 Mths p.a.
-
6 Mths p.a.
-
7 Mths p.a.
-
11 Mths p.a.
-
12 Mths p.a.
4.60%
24 Mths p.a.
4.15%
Commonwealth Bank Term Deposit - $50000+
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$50,000 min. deposit$1,999,999 max. deposit
3 Mths p.a.
3.15%
4 Mths p.a.
3.20%
5 Mths p.a.
3.30%
6 Mths p.a.
3.40%
7 Mths p.a.
3.50%
11 Mths p.a.
3.90%
12 Mths p.a.
4.40%
24 Mths p.a.
3.75%
Commonwealth Bank Business Term Deposit - $50,000+
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$50,000 min. deposit$1,999,999 max. deposit
3 Mths p.a.
3.15%
4 Mths p.a.
3.20%
5 Mths p.a.
3.30%
6 Mths p.a.
3.40%
7 Mths p.a.
3.50%
11 Mths p.a.
3.90%
12 Mths p.a.
4.40%
24 Mths p.a.
3.75%
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Quick facts about CommBank

  • The Commonwealth Bank (also known as CommBank or CBA) is the largest bank in Australia and one of Australia's Big Four banks.
  • It's been around for more than 100 years
  • It has one of the largest ATM networks in Australia with 1,000+ ATMs
  • The CommBank app is the most popular banking app and has been downloaded by more than 5 million people
  • The bank is well-known for its Dollarmites accounts as part of its school banking program (for a lot of Australians, their first bank account was with CommBank via this program)
  • Its main competitors are Westpac, NAB and ANZ
  • The Commonwealth Bank also owns Bankwest

Accounts offered by Commonwealth Bank

Here's a brief overview of Commonwealth Bank's main personal accounts.

Commonwealth Bank Smart Access Account

A personal transaction account that provides you with unlimited access to your money electronically with a $4 monthly account-keeping fee. If you're a student or able to deposit at least $2,000 a month you can have that fee waived.

Commonwealth Bank Goal Saver Account

This is CommBank's primary savings account in the market. It currently offers an ongoing variable bonus rate of 4.9% each month you deposit $0.01 and make no withdrawals. If you often need to make withdrawals from your savings, the Commonwealth Bank NetBank Saver account could be better suited to you.

Commonwealth Bank Term Deposit

The Commonwealth Bank Term Deposit could suit you if you want to lock your deposit away for a length of time and earn a fixed return on your money. It offers term lengths from 1 month to 5 years, and you can open an account with $5,000.

Commonwealth Bank also offers specific accounts for students, youth, pensioners and business customers. You can see these accounts in the tables above.

What do Australians think of CommBank bank account?

  • 4/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction — lower than the average of 4.11
  • 4.15/5 for Trust — lower than the average of 4.43
  • 4.08/5 for Customer Service — higher than the average of 4.07

Based on CommBank bank account scores in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Different ways to bank with Commonwealth Bank

Commonwealth Bank offers many different ways to do your banking.

Bank branches

Commonwealth Bank has more than 1,000 bank branches spread across Australia. There are also around 100 Bankwest branches across Australia that CommBank customers are able to use. Customers can go into a CommBank branch for general help and assistance with day-to-day banking, to deposit cash or cheques, to open or close accounts or to speak to a professional banker.

ATM network

There are more than 4,000 CommBank ATMs around Australia. Like most banks, CommBank has reduced its ATM numbers over the past few years as people increasingly do their banking online. Some of CommBank's ATMs are Smart ATMs, which allow customers to deposit cash and withdraw cash without their debit card.

Bank@Post

If you need to deposit cash into your account, you can do this at a participating Australia Post shop using Bank@Post. It's free to deposit cash into your account this way.

Commonwealth Bank Internet and mobile banking

Commonwealth Bank's online banking platform is called NetBank. It's an easy way to review transactions and balances, pay bills, transfer money between accounts and make BPAY payments. You can also view and download your statements, open accounts or apply for various products, change your card's daily withdrawal limit and you can activate your new card when it arrives in the mail.

The CommBank app is the most downloaded banking app in Australia and has been downloaded more than 5 million times. It offers spending categorisation and tracking tools, budgeting and bill-tracking features, spending alerts and the ability to set up personal savings goals.

Contactless payment options

Commonwealth Bank offers Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay to customers with a CommBank debit card. This means you can use your phone (or any compatible device) to make contactless payments for everyday items instead of using your physical debit card. You can download the CommBank app to your smartwatch and tap and pay without your phone, too.

Pros and cons of banking with Commonwealth Bank

Pros

  • Large ATM network. CommBank has the largest ATM network in Australia, so you won't struggle to find an ATM when you need one.
  • Great mobile banking app. The CommBank app is the most popular banking app in Australia and has lots of spending, saving and budgeting tools.
  • Lots of bank branches. Some banks offer few or no bank branches; however, CommBank still has more than 1,000 branches available.
  • 24/7 local customer service. CommBank has a 24/7 call centre based in Australia.
  • Large variety of products. CommBank has a larger range of bank accounts and products available than smaller banks do. There are dedicated accounts for students, seniors and business customers.
  • Lots of ways to bank. You can use bank branches, smart ATMs, Internet banking, mobile banking, Bank@Post or digital wallets.

Cons

  • Monthly account-keeping fees. CommBank's transaction accounts charge a monthly account-keeping fee unless you deposit a certain amount each month. Many other bank accounts change no fee.
  • Interest rates are less competitive. CommBank's savings rates are less competitive than other smaller banks and credit unions.

How to apply for a Commonwealth Bank account online

You can apply for a new CommBank account online in less than 10 minutes. Just make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and have the necessary documents handy before you start your application.

Eligibility

  • You're over 18 years old
  • You're an Australian resident for tax purposes
  • You have an Australian phone number and residential address

Documentation

  • Personal details like your name, date of birth, residential address, phone number and email address
  • ID documents such as your driver's licence, Medicare card, passport or proof-of-age card

If you haven't found what you're looking for yet, you can compare a wide range of additional savings accounts and bank accounts from other providers with Finder.

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    josieSeptember 17, 2024

    How long is the 4.8% 9 month Term Interest available for ?

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      AngusSeptember 18, 2024Finder

      CommBank says that the special term deposit offer of 4.80% for 9 months is available for a “limited time”, but hasn’t specified a cut-off date. Once you’ve opened a term deposit, the rate is locked in for the duration. Note that there are other term deposits around paying higher than this, so it’s worth comparing term deposit options before locking your money in. Hope this helps.

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    petronellaAugust 9, 2024

    with a $800.000 term deposit for 1 year how much can I earn

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      SarahAugust 9, 2024Finder

      Hi Petrenella,

      It depends if you meet the conditions of the bonus saver; if you do, you can earn 5.1% on a balance of up to $250,000. With a balance this high, your best bet might be to speak to CBA and see what your options are to spread your funds into different accounts and maximise your returns.

      Hope this helps!

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    KevJuly 20, 2024

    Does commbank accept OSKO payments ?

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      SarahJuly 26, 2024Finder

      Yes, Commbank accepts OSKO payments. All the big-four banks – NAB, CommBank, ANZ and Westpac – use Osko.

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    AmandaMarch 18, 2023

    I have 4 commonwealth accounts ,award saver ,goal saver ,complete access and a master card diamond ,which account is best to set up a direct debit from to pay for my new Telstra phone and plan from for next 2 years

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      RajApril 3, 2023Finder

      Hi Amanda,
      Thanks for contacting Finder.

      We can not advise you on how to set up your direct debit payments. There are pros and cons to paying with a transaction account, savings account or a Diamond Awards credit card. One of the benefits of using your Diamond Awards card to pay recurring bills is that you will earn points, or con of using a savings account means you will have less money for interest to be earned.

      I hope that helps.

      Thanks
      Raj

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    KateMarch 28, 2022

    Can I find out which atm the cardless cash was withdrawn from my CBS account?

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      AlisonApril 7, 2022Finder

      Hi Kate,

      Sorry to hear that money was withdrawn from your account without your knowledge. For account-specific information, you will need to contact your card provider directly. You can call CommBank at 13 2221 from 6 am to 10 pm.

      Thanks,
      Alison

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      AlisonApril 6, 2022Finder

      Hi Kate,

      Sorry to hear that money was withdrawn from your account without your knowledge. For account-specific information, you will need to contact your card provider directly. You can call CommBank at 13 2221 from 6 am to 10 pm.

      Best,
      Alison

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