The Finance Algorithm
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Recruit Salary Saver

We know that starting out financially can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve introduced our Recruit Salary Saver Account exclusively for new Defence Force Recruits. It’s a simple everyday transaction account that has a high interest rate to give new Recruits a financial head start in their careers.

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 15 Sept 2026
At a glance
Base rate
2.00%
Monthly fee
$7
VISA Debit - Civilian
§ 01 — Rates · 1
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Variable2.00%paid every 1 mo
§ 02 — Fees · 29
FeeTypeAmountWhenNotes
Archive retrieval feeEnquiry$50Per hour fee applies plus any expenses incurred
Audit Certificate FeeEvent$50Per audit certificate requested
Bank@Post cheque dishonour feeEvent$1At cost
Copies of statements (over 12 months) at branch or postedEvent$5
Copies of statements (up to 12 months) at branchEvent$2.50
Declined Visa disputeEvent$30If a Visa dispute lodged by you is declined and found that the claim was invalid
EFTPOS dispute feeEvent$1At cost
Encashment of Foreign CashEvent$10Minimum encashment of AU$50 applies
Foreign CashEvent1.00% of transaction1% of AUD value of amount purchased. Minimum order of AU$100 applies
Foreign Cheque encashment (<AU$5000)Event$15
Foreign Cheque encashment (>AU$5000)Event$50
Copies of statements (up to 12 months) postedPeriodic$1Every 1 moper page
Dormancy fee for accounts inactive greater than 24 monthsPeriodic$2Every 1 mo
Inactive fee for accounts inactive 12 months or greaterPeriodic$2Every 1 mo
Paper statement fee (per statement)Periodic$2Every 1 mo
Amendment/ cancellation of telegraphic transfer/swift transfersTransaction$35
Declined transactions (insufficient funds)Transaction$0.80ATM and EFTPOS within Australia
Direct debit dishonour - electronicTransaction$10
EFT trace/recall of fundsTransaction$25
External transfer/BPAY (staff-assisted)Transaction$5
Foreign Currency Conversion feeTransaction3.00% of transaction
Foreign draftsTransaction$20
Periodical payment - insufficient funds rejection feeTransaction$5
Swift transfersTransaction$25Electronic funds transfer between Australian Military Bank and other financial institutions
Telegraphic transfers (AUD)Transaction$50
Telegraphic transfers (foreign currency)Transaction$30
Telegraphic transfers (online)Transaction$20
Cash advance at other financial institutionWithdrawal$4.50
Overseas ATM withdrawalsWithdrawal$4.50
§ 03 — Features
Instant paymentsPayIDDigital bankingApple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay. Garmin Pay, Fitbit Pay
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Minimum age 12
  • · Maximum age 30

Published by Australian Military Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 15 Sept 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.