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Pension Access Account

Our Pension Access Account is specifically designed for those aged 55 and over who are receiving a Government pension. You can easily manage your pension and the interest you receive on your savings

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 15 Sept 2026
At a glance
Base rate
2.00%
Monthly fee
$6
VISA Debit - Civilian
§ 01 — Rates · 1
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Variable2.00%paid every 1 mo
§ 02 — Fees · 35
FeeTypeAmountWhenNotes
Archive retrieval feeEvent$50Per hour fee applies plus any expenses incurred
Audit Certificate FeeEvent$50Per audit certificate requested
Bank@Post cheque dishonour feeEvent$1At cost
Bank@Post cheque dishonour feeEvent$1At cost
Copies of statements (over 12 months) at branchEvent$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
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
Visa Debit card annual feePeriodic$30Every 1 yr
Amendment/ cancellation of telegraphic transfer/swift transfersTransaction$35
BPAY - periodical payment (each time processed)Transaction$0.60Fee may be eligible for Relationship Reward Rebate. Please refer to Fees and Charges Schedule for more information.
BPAY transaction (self-serveTransaction$0.60Fee may be eligible for Relationship Reward Rebate. Please refer to Fees and Charges Schedule for more information.
Declined transactions (insufficient funds)Transaction$0.80ATM and EFTPOS within Australia
Direct debit dishonour - electronicTransaction$10
Direct DebitTransaction$0.50Fee may be eligible for Relationship Reward Rebate. Please refer to Fees and Charges Schedule for more information.
EFT trace/recall of fundsTransaction$25
EFTPOS transactions (when pressing Savings)Transaction$0.70ATM and EFTPOS within Australia. Fee may be eligible for Relationship Reward Rebate. Refer to Fees and Charges Schedule for more information.
External transfer (self-serve)Transaction$0.50Fee may be eligible for Relationship Reward Rebate. Refer to Fees and Charges Schedule for more information.
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
PayIDDigital bankingApple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay. Garmin Pay, Fitbit Pay
  • · Tiered interest rate
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Minimum age 55
  • · Residency: Australian citizen or permanent resident

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.