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Bank of Melbourne

Society Cheque Account

The Bank of Melbourne Society Cheque Account is a transaction account for not-for-profit organisations to deposit or withdraw funds by various channels.

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 4 May 2026
At a glance
Base rate
0.00%
Monthly fee
$0
§ 01 — Rates · 2
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Variableup to $4990.00%paid every 1 mo; Currently not applicable
Variable$500+0.00%paid every 1 mo; Currently not applicable
§ 02 — Fees · 16
FeeTypeAmountWhenNotes
Cheque Clearing (deposit)DepositNo fee
Direct CreditDepositNo fee
Express DepositDepositNo fee
Frequent Statement FeeEventNo fee
Overdrawn FeeEvent$15
Periodical PaymentPayment$4
Account Keeping FeePeriodicNo feeEvery 1 mo
AgencyTransactionNo fee
Bank@PostTransactionNo fee
Collection ItemTransactionNo fee
EFTPOSTransactionNo fee
Internet BankingTransactionNo fee
Phone BankingTransactionNo fee
Staff assisted transactionsTransactionNo fee
Cheque Clearing (withdrawal)WithdrawalNo fee
Direct DebitWithdrawalNo fee
§ 03 — Features
Digital bankingFraud protectionUnlimited transactions
  • · Ideal for schools, charities, community and sporting groups and government agencies
  • · $0 account-keeping fee
  • · Deposit Only card : For approved office bearers
  • · Make non-cash payments via services such as BPAY, Pay Anyone, OSKO, Overseas Telegraphic Transfer (OTT) and Direct Debit.
  • · Access at any Bank of Melbourne branch, Bank@Post, at all times with Internet and Phone Banking; and via express deposit, automatic payments and deposits and BPAY
  • · Statements: At least every six months
  • · Deposit, receive and access funds, and make payments through a variety of channels including in branch, online and telephone banking
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Minimum age 18
  • · Operating in Australia with an Australian address
  • · Not-for-profit organisations including charities, community and sporting groups, schools, government bodies, and registered political parties

Published by Bank of Melbourne under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 4 May 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.