FAQs

Am I eligible for a bank account in Australia?

To be eligible to open an Australian bank account you must:

• Be 12 years of age or over
• Be arriving in Australia within 3 months
• Hold the account in your name only and make a deposit into the account within 6 months
• Complete an identity check within 3 months. Note you will not be able to make withdrawals until you have completed this identity check

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