What do I need to open a Commonwealth Bank account?

What do I need to open a Commonwealth Bank account?

See how to open a bank account at Commonwealth
Author: Bankchart.com.au

How to open an account

To open an everyday account at Commonwealth Bank, follow these steps:

• Fill out an online application on the official CommBank website
• Enter your personal details, including name, contact information, and tax residency
• Complete the identity verification process using the 100-point ID check system
• Wait for the bank to review your application and send your account details
• If required, visit a Commonwealth Bank branch to present original identification documents

Required documents

To open a Commonwealth Bank account, you must provide either:

• One primary photo ID, such as a valid passport or Australian/New Zealand driver’s licence
• Or two secondary documents, such as:
• Birth certificate
• Australian citizenship certificate
• Medicare card or Centrelink concession/pension/health card

Important notes

• If you are new to Australia, you may need to visit a branch within 20 days of arrival to verify your documents in person
• You can apply up to 90 days before your arrival and start using the account after in-branch ID confirmation

Once verification is complete, you will receive your debit card and gain full access to online banking through NetBank and the CommBank mobile app.