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Bank Australia Overdraft

Take advantage of added financial protection by linking an overdraft facility to your everyday banking account.

With the Bank Australia Overdraft you will never have to worry about running out of funds. This facility links to your transaction account and allows you to still make purchases, withdraw cash, or pay bills even when you are out of funds. You will be charged interest on the money that you use, but that could be the better alternative to a declined transaction when you need it.

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Alison Banney

Last Updated Jan 3, 2021

Account keeping fee

ATM withdrawal fee

Overseas transaction fee

of transaction value

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Details

Product Name	Bank Australia Overdraft Account - Discontinued
Monthly account fee	$2
Card access	Visa
ATM Withdrawal Fee	$0
International transaction fee	3%
Monthly deposit required to waive account fee	N/A
Contactless Payments	Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay

Minimum Age	18
Joint account availability	No
Minimum opening deposit	N/A

Pros

Peace of mind knowing you'll have money available

Cons

Annual fee applies
Interest applies to balance

Review by

Alison Banney

alison.banney@finder.com

Alison Banney is the banking and investments editor at Finder. She has written about finance for more than 8 years with her work featured on sites including Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Dynamic Business.

Expert review

You have the option of adding this overdraft facility to your Bank Australia Everyday Access transaction account if you feel like you might need a bit of extra cash from time to time. With the overdraft attached, you can continue to spend even if the balance of your Everyday Access account goes below $0. This feature could be particularly handy if you get paid irregularly (for example you do shift work or you’re a freelancer) to help manage cash flow.

It’s a form of credit, so you do need to pay interest on the money you loan from the bank in the form of an overdraft. Plus, when you deposit money into the account it’ll reduce your overdraft amount owed first, before topping up your transaction account balance. So make sure you weigh up the cost of paying interest on the overdraft amount versus the inconvenience of being short of cash.

Bank Australia Overdraft Account is no longer available to apply.

Key features

Account maintenance fee

With an overdraft, you will be charged $2 a year which will automatically be deducted from your account.

How it works

An overdraft is a credit facility that can extend your available balance when your funds have been exhausted. When you deposit money into the attached Everyday Access Account, the balance of your overdraft will be cleared first.

What it covers

Your overdraft will cover all purchases made using your linked Visa debit card, cash withdrawals and electronic payments and transfers that cause you to go below a zero balance in your banking account.

Overdraft coverage

The amount of credit extended to you through your overdraft will be dependent on your personal finances and credit rating.

Interest rate

Like a credit card, and interest rate is applied to all of the funds borrowed from the overdraft facility and will be added to the amount that you owe.

Linked account

The Bank Australia Overdraft will be linked to your Everyday Access Account.

Membership

Bank Australia is a customer owned financial institution. In order to be eligible for the overdraft or any of their other banking products, you will need to first fill out an online application form.

How to apply

The application process for an overdraft differs from applying for a savings account, as you are applying for product that is extending you credit. For that reason, when you start an online application you will be directed to a loan application. If you don't already have a Bank Australia Everyday Access Account, you will need to apply for that transaction product first.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements you will have to meet include:

Minimum age. As with the linked Everyday Access Account, you must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for the overdraft.
Residency requirements. Only Australian residents with a verifiable residential address are permitted by Bank Australia to become a member and apply for any of their products.

Depository requirements. With the overdraft and its linked Everyday Access Account you will not be asked to meet an opening deposit requirement.

Documentation needed

Bank Australia also recommends that you have the following documentation handy to assist you in filling in your online application:

Tax file number. Your tax file number (TFN) or exemption code is used to ensure that any withholding tax applied to your interest earnings is at the right rate for your circumstance.
Identification. If you are not already an existing Bank Australia member you will need information that can be found on your driver's licence, passport or Medicare card.
Financial information. You will need to be ready to provide details of your personal finances including your income, value of assets, and amount of liabilities.

Bank Australia will go over the details of your application and finances before letting you know whether you qualify for their overdraft facility. Once initiated you can begin making daily transactions with the peace of mind in knowing your purchases will always be covered.

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