Statutory Trust Account
Transaction account used to deposit funds held in trust on behalf of certain business customer's client. They are required by certain industries to be held by law and are also referred to as General Trust Accounts in some States and Territories.
At a glance
- Monthly fee
- $5
Fees
10 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.
While you hold it1
- Monthly Account Fee
Calculated at the end of each month and charged to your nominated redirection account on the first day of the following month. Monthly Account Fee payable for partial months is calculated pro-rata on…
$5 a month
When you make a transaction6
- Quick Deposits
Fee per deposits made via the Quick Deposit Box or QuickCash envelope banking.
$10 - Assisted transactions
Withdrawals or transfers made via telephone banking using an operator.
$5 - Assisted transactions
Withdrawals made over the counter at a CommBank branch, Australia Post office or private agency (including EFTPOB/Bank@Post).
$5 - Assisted transactions
Cheques drawn on your account and cashed over the counter at any CommBank branch.
$5 - Assisted transactions
Deposits made over the counter at a CommBank branch, Australia Post office or private agency (including EFTPOB/Bank@Post).
$5 - Cheque Transaction
Cheques written by you and negotiated through the clearing system. Cheques deposited to your account (including cheques deposited via Quick Deposits or QuickCash envelope banking).
$5
When particular things happen3
- Cash Handling Fee
For coin handling is 1% of the total value of the coin component of all deposit and withdrawal transactions, where the total value of coins handled exceeds $1,000 per day
1.00% of transaction - Cash Handling Fee
For note handling is 0.25% of the total value of the notes component of all deposit and withdrawal transactions, where the total value of notes handled exceeds $50,000 per day
0.25% of transaction - Dishonour fee
Charged to the nominated redirection account when we are unable to debit your account due to insufficient available funds.
$5
Features
- The Statutory Trust Account allows a customer to receive funds through online banking, cheque, ATMs and staff assisted channels including at a branch.
- Fees and charges are not charged to the Statutory Trust Account but are redirected to a valid CommBank transaction account nominated by you.
- Any interest earned on Statutory Trust Accounts is paid to the relevant state or territory statutory body.
- Deposits in Sealed Envelopes (QuickCash) allows for a deposit via a Bank-supplied envelope (QuickCash Bag), to authorised and approved customers - for use to deposit cash and/or cheques at a CBA bran…
- Payments through the Electronic Lodging Network (ELN) from your eligible Statutory Trust Account or other eligible trust account can only be made if you are a subscriber to an ELNO and have provided…
Eligibility and limits
- Residency: Residency Status
- Available to businesses
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