Did you know? You should open an Australian Bank account within 6 weeks of arriving.
Opening a bank account is one of the most important things you’ll need to do after arriving in Australia. There are 3 simple steps to open a bank account in Australia.
Step 1. Visit your nearest bank within 6 weeks of arriving in Australia
There are banks in most Adelaide suburbs. Australia’s big four banks include:
Step 2. Present your passport to the bank staff and let them know you’d like to open a bank account
Step 3. Complete the relevant paperwork given to you by the bank staff
Cut down your ATM charges. Every time you use an ATM that does not belong to your bank it charges you $2.50 per transaction. $2.50 adds up over time. Check out your bank’s partner ATM’s below:
ATM Partners