The Finance Algorithm
LCU

Everyday Transaction Account

Everyday transaction account with Visa Debit Card

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 6 July 2026
At a glance
Base rate
0.01%
§ 01 — Rates · 2
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Variable15.90%
Variable0.01%paid every 6 mo
§ 03 — Features
Instant paymentsPayIDDigital bankingOverdraftApple Pay AvailableGoogle Pay Available
  • · Sub accounts - For budgeting purposes, separate your funds into multiple accounts
  • · BPAYView - Receive your bills directly to your internet banking and pay with one click
  • · Sweep Facility - Automatically move funds between your accounts based on a minimum or maximum balance to be maintained on the specified account
  • · Government Guarantee - Under the FCS certain deposits are protected up to a limit of $250,000 for each account holder at any bank, building society, credit union or other authorised deposit-taking in…
  • · Receive international payment to your account through Western Union. No fee for sender or receiver.
  • · Send International Payments self serve through your internet banking or staff assisted
  • · International exchange on foreign cheques and cash
  • · International purchase foreign draft
  • · International purchase foreign cash
  • · International Prepaid MasterCard Cash Passport
  • · Overdrawn accounts (with a balance below $0.00) will be charged the current lending rate applicable to the account. See Lending Rates above.
  • · Free LCU counter cheque - order a counter cheque online or in person at no cost.
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Residency: If not an Australian resident, you must complete a Tax Residency Declaration
  • · Available to individuals
  • · Must be a shareholder owning a $10 share. Each shareholder holds an equal share regardless of their balance. Shareholders have a say in how we are run. "Own your Bank". $10 share is refunded if you c…
  • · To be eligible to join you must be at least 8 years of age and referred by a family member or friend who already has an account with LCU. Alternatively you may be eligible to join if you: work or liv…

Published by Laboratories Credit Union under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 6 July 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.