Changing bank accounts
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Wondering if it's worth the trouble to switch your bank account? Trust us, changing bank accounts is no big deal and you'll feel much happier with all the extra savings you'll make. Banks make billions of dollars out of customer laziness - so keep your mind on the prize and soldier through these 5 Steps to Bank Account Paradise.
Bank Account Comparison Table - last updated 25 April 2024
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Spend Account
$0.00
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay
0% p.a.
No monthly fees and no charges for overseas or online payments from ubank. Stay one step ahead with ubank’s spending insights and bill prediction. Apple Pay and Google Pay compatible. Deposits guaranteed up to $250K per customer.
CompareCompareSpend Account
No monthly fees and no charges for overseas or online payments from ubank. Stay one step ahead with ubank’s spending insights and bill prediction. Apple Pay and Google Pay compatible. Deposits guaranteed up to $250K per customer.
- account fee
- $0.00
- Payment Options
- Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay
- interest rate
- 0% p.a.
- ATM networks
- none
- What kind of card?
- Visa Debit
- Interest rate
- Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
- Fee free transactions
- Unlimited eftpos, debit, ATM, and banking app transactions using internet banking or the ubank iOS or Android app.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the ubank Spend Account
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Everyday Options
$0.00
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID
0.01% p.a.
An easy, everyday banking account packed with flexible options to help you spend, budget & save better. $0 monthly account keeping fees & option to add up to 9 sub-accounts.
CompareCompareEveryday Options
An easy, everyday banking account packed with flexible options to help you spend, budget & save better. $0 monthly account keeping fees & option to add up to 9 sub-accounts.
- account fee
- $0.00
- Payment Options
- Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID
- interest rate
- 0.01% p.a.
- ATM networks
- Suncorp
- What kind of card?
- Visa Debit
- Interest rate
- Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
Balances from $1: 0.01% p.a.
- Fee free transactions
- Unlimited free transactions from own-bank ATM, atmx ATM, Big 4 banks ATM, EFTPOS, counter withdrawals, counter deposits, phone and internet
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Suncorp Everyday Options
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Everyday Global Account
$0.00
Apple Pay, Google Wallet
0% p.a.
No overseas ATM fees & up to 10 currencies in one account. Switch between currencies instantly 24/7 wherever you are using the mobile app. Receive 2% Cashback on eligible tap and pay transactions under $100. Mozo's Experts Choice 2023 winner for Exceptional Everyday Account.^
CompareCompareEveryday Global Account
No overseas ATM fees & up to 10 currencies in one account. Switch between currencies instantly 24/7 wherever you are using the mobile app. Receive 2% Cashback on eligible tap and pay transactions under $100. Mozo's Experts Choice 2023 winner for Exceptional Everyday Account.^
- account fee
- $0.00
- Payment Options
- Apple Pay, Google Wallet
- interest rate
- 0% p.a.
- ATM networks
- HSBC
- What kind of card?
- Visa Debit
- Interest rate
- Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
- Fee free transactions
- Unlimited free transactions from HSBC ATMs, EFTPOS, phone, internet, BPAY and direct debits
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the HSBC Everyday Global Account
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Glide Account
$0.00
Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, FitBit Pay, Garmin
0% p.a.
Unlimited free internet transactions. Super fast transfers & use Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. No account keeping fees. Access Any Major Bank & MyState Bank ATM Fee-Free.
CompareCompareGlide Account
Unlimited free internet transactions. Super fast transfers & use Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. No account keeping fees. Access Any Major Bank & MyState Bank ATM Fee-Free.
- account fee
- $0.00
- Payment Options
- Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayID, Samsung Pay, FitBit Pay, Garmin
- interest rate
- 0% p.a.
- ATM networks
- MyState
- What kind of card?
- Visa Debit
- Interest rate
- Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
- Fee free transactions
- Unlimited free internet transactions.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the MyState Bank Glide Account
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The Mozo Bank-Switch Checklist
Step 1. Compare bank accounts.
Kick-off your move towards better banking services by comparing the best bank accounts through Mozo's bank account comparison table. Pick the one that has the best features based on your financial requirements, click on the 'Go to site' button and head over to the bank's website directly. Check out the eligibility criteria to make sure you fulfil all the requirements and then make an online application. After the bank has accepted your application and you have your brand new account, don't be in a rush to close your old account. Leave it open for the moment.
Step 2. Transfer your salary deposits
Once your new bank account is active, move your salary payments here, so that it's soon nice and full. Also, if there are any minimum deposit requirements to waive the monthly account keeping fee, then make sure you're fulfilling those conditions.
Step 3. Check your bank statement
While your new bank account is slowly filling up with money, check at least three months' worth of statements for direct debits OR credits on your current bank account so you know exactly where your money is going. You're looking for:
- credit cards, paypal account
- linked savings or term deposits
- rent, utilities
- Medicare
- gyms, subscriptions, weekly cheese clubs
- friends, family
Step 4. Reorganise your payments
Knuckle down, and move all these payments across to your peachy new bank account - your new bank might help with this, so do ask them. (Simply notify any regular depositors such as family and friends that you've changed accounts. This will also highlight your financial savviness and make your new account the envy of your peers.) And this is also a good opportunity to take stock of your finances and make sure you're sticking to your savings goal.
Step 5. Close your old bank account
After your new account is up to date on all your regular transactions and you're sure you won't be missing any bill payments, you can say goodbye to your old transaction account!
Now sit back and enjoy your banking fabulousness or... sit up and become a little more fabulous still, with Mozo's nifty budget calculator.
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