NAB vs CommBank
Compare NAB and CBA bank accounts, savings accounts, home loand and credit cards to see which bank is right for you.
Key takeaways
- NAB's Classic Banking Account often has no monthly fee, unlike CommBank's Smart Access.
- NAB Reward Saver needs no withdrawals for bonus interest, CommBank GoalSaver requires a growing balance.
- Both banks' 12-month term deposit rates are close, with CommBank offering a special rate for the term. Compare current rates in the table below.
- NAB vs CBA: Transaction accounts
- NAB vs CBA: Savings accounts
- NAB vs CBA: Home loans
- NAB vs CBA: Credit cards
- NAB vs CBA: Term deposits
NAB vs CBA transaction accounts
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If you’re looking for a basic transaction account to help you manage your everyday banking, NAB offers the Classic Banking Account and CommBank provides the Everyday Account Smart Access.
Both accounts come with a free debit card and offer 24/7 online access via Internet banking or the bank's mobile app. Both accounts allow for free ATM withdrawals at all Big Four bank ATMs Australia-wide, and have no fees for electronic transactions.
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"One major difference is the NAB Classic Banking Account has no monthly acconut fee and no minimum deposit requirement, while CBA charges a $4 fee. This fee is waived if you deposit $2,000 a month or you're under 30."
Both banks also offer special transaction accounts for pensioners and retirees, including the NAB Retirement Account and the CommBank Pensioner Security Account.
NAB vs CBA savings accounts
There are several different types of savings accounts available from NAB and CommBank.
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We score each savings account in our database of hundreds based on a data-driven methodology with 2 main criteria: Does the account offer a high interest rate? And is it easy for savers to actually earn that rate?
Both the NAB iSaver Account and CommBank's NetBank Saver Account offer bonus interest rates for new customers for an introductory period. CBA's introductory bonus rate applies for 5 months, while NAB's applies for 4 months. Compare current rates in the table above.
Neither account has any ongoing monthly deposit conditions to meet.
Reward/bonus saver accounts
Reward saver accounts pay bonus interest to “reward” you for satisfying special terms and conditions, for example depositing a minimum amount into your account each month.
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We score each savings account in our database of hundreds based on a data-driven methodology with 2 main criteria: Does the account offer a high interest rate? And is it easy for savers to actually earn that rate?
Both accounts offer quite similar interest rates, but the conditions to earn bonus interest does vary slightly.
The NAB Reward Saver pays bonus interest every month you make at least 1 deposit (of any amount) but do not make any withdrawals. You also need to make the deposit by the second last banking day of the month.
The CommBank GoalSaver Account pays bonus interest each month you make at least 1 deposit (of any amount) and grow your balance. So unlike with NAB, you can make withdrawals from CommBank's account, however you need to replace the money by the end of the month so your balance grows.
CommBank offers its YouthSaver Account to customers under 14 years of age. This provides a maximum variable rate of 5.05% p.a. to account holders who make at least 1 deposit but do not make any withdrawals each month.
NAB vs CBA home loans
Both banks are two of the biggest lenders in the country, offering many different mortgage products for owner-occupiers and investors.
Both lenders offer competitive interest rates. In fact, their lowest rates are often identical. And the two lenders often have similar cashback offers for refinancers.
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How we picked theseNAB vs CBA credit cards
As with home loans, both banks have a range of credit cards, including low rate, low fee and rewards cards as well as business and corporate credit cards.
NAB credit cards
- Low rate. NAB has several low-rate cards with 0% interest-free periods for balance transfers. The NAB StraightUp card charges no interest and instead has a monthly fee.
- Points. NAB has frequent flyer cards that let you earn bonus Qantas points, and rewards credit cards as part of the NAB Rewards program.
- Business cards. NAB offers multiple business credit cards, some that let you earn Qantas Points or NAB rewards.
Learn more about NAB's credit cards.
CBA credit cards
- Low rate. CommBank offers low-rate credit cards and a no-interest card, Neo Card, which charges a monthly fee instead.
- Points. CommBank has multiple cards that let you earn CommBank Award Points or Qantas Points, with various tiers that can unlock more points.
- Business cards. You can also get various business credit cards that have low rates, points and other benefits.
Learn more about Commonwealth Bank credit cards.
NAB vs CBA term deposits
Both NAB and CommBank offer term deposits for periods ranging from 1 month to 5 years, with different interest rates available depending on the amount you deposit and the term you select. There are no monthly account fees with either bank, and both banks require a minimum investment of $5,000.
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