Bank AustraliaCommunity Access
The no-monthly-fee transaction account for organisations who do good for the world
At a glance
- Base rate
- 0.00%
- Monthly fee
- $0
Rates
Every rate Bank Australia publishes for this account, 4 in all.
| Type | Applies to | Term | Band | Rate | Comparison | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VariableInterest rate is variable and is calculated daily on whole of balance and credited monthly. | - | - | up to $5,000 | 0.00% | - | paid every 1 mo |
| VariableInterest rate is variable and is calculated daily on whole of balance and credited monthly. | - | - | $150,000–$500,000 | 1.50% | - | paid every 1 mo |
| VariableInterest rate is variable and is calculated daily on whole of balance and credited monthly. | - | - | $5,000–$150,000 | 1.50% | - | paid every 1 mo |
| VariableInterest rate is variable and is calculated daily on whole of balance and credited monthly. | - | - | $500,000+ | 1.50% | - | paid every 1 mo |
Rate changes
3 changes logged, newest first.
| Date | Rate | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2026 | Variable, $150,000–$500,000 | 1.25% | 1.50% | up 0.25 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Variable, $5,000–$150,000 | 1.25% | 1.50% | up 0.25 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Variable, $500,000+ | 1.25% | 1.50% | up 0.25 |
Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates Bank Australia publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.
Fees
19 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.
While you hold it2
- Dormancy Fee
Administration fee where account has been transferred to dormancy status.
$10 a year - Monthly Fee
A flat fee payable on the last day of each month.
No fee
When you make a transaction8
- Inwards Payment fee
International money transfer from overseas (other fees may be charged by participating banks involved in the transaction or settlement). The cost is per transaction.
No fee - Online international payment in foreign currency
This fee is charged when you make an International Payment in foreign currency on-line via Internet banking or Bank Australia app. The cost is per transfer.
$10 - Staff assisted international payment in AUD
This fee is charged when you make an International Payment in AUD via a Branch or the Contact Centre. The cost is per transfer.
$30 - International transaction fee (ITF)
When you undertake an International transaction on a Bank Australia Visa Debit Card you will be charged the fee. An International transaction is any purchase, withdrawal or credit in a currency other…
3.00% of transaction - Same day funds transfers within Australia fee (RTGS)
This fee is for a Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment which refers to the process of transferring money from one bank to another in Australia on a real time and gross basis. The cost is per tra…
$20 - Staff assisted international payment in foreign currency
This fee is charged when you make an International Payment in foreign currency via a Branch or the Contact Centre. The cost is per transfer.
$30 - Domestic ("press credit") cash withdrawal fee
A fee that applies to any cash withdrawal transaction within Australia made using the "credit" option on a Bank Australia Visa Debit card.
No fee - Visa foreign cash withdrawal fee
A fee that applies to any cash withdrawal transaction made with your Bank Australia Visa Debit Card outside Australia.
No fee
If a payment is late or fails1
- Dishonour Fee
A fee charged where a debit presented to us is dishonoured because there aren't enough available funds in your account.
No fee
When particular things happen8
- Certificates supplied by the bank
A fee for comprehensive certificates supplied for audit. The cost is $5 per page and $25 per hour.
$5 - Company/business name searches
When we conduct a search of the ASIC register to obtain information about the ownership of a company in administration of an account. The cost is per search.
$40 - Debit interest charge rate
Additional interest charged on overdrawn account.
12.39% of transaction - Duplicate statement fee
$5 per statement (for period more than 3 months before request). A fee that may be charged if you order a copy of a statement that has already been issued on your account. This fee per statement and…
$5 - Exceeding available funds fee
A fee charged when you exceed the actual balance or authorised limit of your savings account, transaction account, or overdraft facility greater than $100 payable on the day the event occurs or next…
No fee - Security token fee
When you request that we provide you with a physical Token to provide an additional layer of security when you engage in transactions that carry a higher risk. We do not charge for the virtual token.
$50 - SMS alert fee
This fee is charged when you elect to receive notifications about your account via SMS messages to a mobile telephone number you have given us for contacting you. The cost is per SMS.
$0.25 - Staff assisted withdrawal fee
A fee charged for taking money out of your account with the assistance of a staff member, charged on the day the service is provided.
No fee
Features
- PayTo Payments: You can make recurring and one-off payments with any participating PayTo merchant, business or service provider and keep track of all the payments in the Bank Australia app or Interne…
- Bank@Post: Customers with a Bank Australia Visa debit card can make cash deposits up to $9,999.95 per day.
Eligibility and limits
- Minimum age 18
- Residency: AU
- Available to businesses
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Published by Bank Australia under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 15 Oct 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.