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Student Access Account

The Student Access Account is designed to provide support to those aged 17-25 years who are studying at University or undergoing a traineeship/apprenticeship. The account provides full branch access for deposits, withdrawals or counter cheques as well as Visa Debit access.

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 22 Oct 2026

At a glance

Base rate
0.00%
Monthly fee
$6
Capricornian Card

Rates

The one rate The Capricornian publishes for this account.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Variable---0.00%-paid every 1 mo

Fees

9 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.

While you hold it2

  • Account Service Fee

    Account service fee exempt on first account, $6.00 per month subsequent accounts. Account service fee exempt on first account

    $6 a month
  • Account Service Fee

    Account service fee exempt on first account, $6.00 per month subsequent accounts.

    $6 a month

When you make a transaction5

  • Foreign Currency Conversion Fees

    Foreign Currency will be converted to Australian currency at the wholesale market rate by VISA

    3.00% of transaction
  • EFTPOS Including declined transactions
    $0.70
  • International Transaction Fee Over The Counter

    Transaction fee charged at the result of the processing of an International Transaction - staff assisted.

    $30
  • International Transaction Fee via Internet Banking

    Transaction fee charged at the result of the processing of an international transaction via Internet Banking.

    $20
  • Visa Debit Cash Advance

    Where credit option is selected for cash, or cash and purchase transactions

    $0.70

If a payment is late or fails1

  • Dishonour Fee

    Where there is not enough money in the account to pay a direct debit that the customer has setup.

    $15

When particular things happen1

  • Honour Fee

    An honour fee will apply when a Direct Debit overdraws your account or is paid against uncleared funds.

    $20

Features

Instant paymentsPayIDDigital bankingGoogle PayApple Pay
  • Our sweep service automatically transfers funds from certain savings accounts to cover most transactions which would otherwise exceed your transaction account's available balance.

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 17
  • Maximum age 26
  • Residency: Individuals must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia
  • You will need to become a member of the Credit Union before we can issue The Capricornian Account and Access Facility to you

Published by The Capricornian under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 22 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.