Title: How to Open a Bank Account in Australia from Overseas
Headings: How to Open an Australian Bank Account Online from Overseas
How to Open an Australian Bank Account Online from Overseas
In five short steps, here’s the easiest way to open an Australian bank account online:
Can I open an Australian bank account online from overseas?
Yes. You can open a bank account online in Australia without any problems.
What documents do I need to supply to the bank?
What are my options?
Wise Borderless Account
How to choose the right account for you
Cheque, Savings or Credit?
Best option when you're on a Working Holiday Visa
Best option for Expats
Opening a Bank Account in Australia from New Zealand
What are the fees of opening an Australian bank account online from overseas?
ANZ (Australia and New Zealand Bank)
$5/month
$100 upfront for an overdraft of <$20,000
Commbank (Commonwealth Bank)
$4/month, 12 months free with new account
$15 per account per day overdrawn
NAB (National Australia Bank)
$0
$0
Westpac
$4/month; 12 months free with new account
$15 per account per day overdrawn
ANZ, Commonwealth Bank and Westpac waive their monthly fees if you:
ATM fees
Some ATM fees for commonly used banks in Australia:
International transfer fees
How can I transfer money to Australia without a bank account?
Revolut
Starling Bank/ Monzo/ N26

Content: Yes. You can open a bank account online in Australia without any problems. Australia's four main banks NAB, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ and Westpac offer online applications for their standard current and savings accounts which are open to anyone, including those travelling on visas. With simple eligibility requirements, it's easy to apply: Arrival date in Australia. If you're not here already, you will need to know when you plan to arrive. Banks require you to arrive anywhere between 3 and 12 months after your application. Know where you’ll be living. Like your arrival date, most banks want to know where you’ll be living if you’re not here already. If you can’t provide an Australian address then you can provide your overseas one until you have a residential address here.