FinanceHero / Australia / Banking
See fees, balance requirements, ATM costs, cards and digital access side by side.
Transaction accounts
| Account | Balance / monthly fee | ATM / transfers | Card / app | Eligibility | Key caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commonwealth BankSmart Access | Opening: Not availableMinimum: Not availableAUD 4 monthly; waived with AUD 2,000 monthly deposits, age under 30 or qualifying Yello tier. | ATM: CommBank ATMs free; independent operators may charge.Transfers: Not available | Debit card: YesApp: Yes | Age 14+; Australian residential address, acceptable ID and tax-residency information. | For joint accounts, all holders must be under 30 for the age waiver. Bank-initiated deposits excluded from AUD 2,000 test; other exemptions may apply. |
NABClassic Banking | Opening: Not availableMinimum: Not availableNo monthly account fee or Australian transaction fee.Interest: No interest paid. | ATM: No fee at participating Australian ATMs; other operators may charge.Transfers: No Australian transaction fee; international fees apply. | Debit card: YesApp: Yes | Not available | Standard Visa Debit has no monthly fee; optional Platinum debit costs AUD 10 monthly. International transaction fees and overdrawn interest can apply. |
Checked: 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: commbank.com.au · nab.com.au
Digital bank accounts
| Account | Balance / monthly fee | ATM / transfers | Card / app | Eligibility | Key caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revolut Bank AustraliaStandard personal account | Opening: Not availableMinimum: Not availableStandard subscription AUD 0.Interest: No interest on this transaction account. | ATM: Domestic: Revolut fee AUD 0. International: up to AUD 350 or 5 withdrawals per rolling month free, whichever first; then 2%, minimum AUD 1.50.Transfers: AUD transfers to Australian banks and transfers to Revolut users free; exchange/international fees can apply. | Debit card: YesApp: Yes | Adult account: age 18+, Australian resident and identity checks. | ATM operators may charge. First physical card AUD 0 plus delivery (standard AUD 4.99). FX allowances/time-based fees apply; foreign-currency balances are not FCS-covered. |
Checked: 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: revolut.com
Fees may exclude statutory charges.