ME's Everyday Transaction Account offers all the handy features you would expect from a competitive bank account including no monthly fees, no fees on electronic transactions and free access to ATMs anywhere in Australia. Plus, ME offers a real point of difference as the account comes with a Debit Mastercard called Buck which comes in a range of colours.
If you do most of your banking online, over the phone and you frequently make use of ATMs, the ME Everyday Transaction Account won't cost you a thing. There are no account fees and you'll never have to worry about ATM fees with this account in Australia as you can use any ATM free of charge (ME will refund you any ATM withdrawal fees you incur).
Anyone above the age of 16 can open an ME Everyday Transaction Account. It's a good account for those who want to skip account keeping fees, ATM fees and don't mind giving up the option of making deposits or withdrawals from a local branch.
Just watch shopping with Buck as there is a $2,000 per day, per card daily debit card withdrawal limit.
Also, like most everyday accounts, funds in a ME Everyday Transaction account won't earn any interest. So you would be better off slipping your savings over to a saving account with a higher interest rate like the ME Online Savings Account and transferring money across when needed.
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Unlimited free transactions from EFTPOS, internet and BPAY, free access to ME and network ATMs, fee refunded at all other ATMs in Australia within 30 days of transaction.
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Branch transactions are via Bank@Post
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I've been banking with ME for at least 15 years. Their products have generally been good. However, if you're banking a cheque with ME be prepared for an extraordinarily long wait for the funds to clear. On the Monday 1st February, I deposited a cheque from NSW RMS (a motor vehicle registration refund) into my Everyday Account via the Post Office. On 6th of February the funds had not cleared so I contacted ME Bank and was informed that the cheque should clear by Tuesday 9th - 8 days! On the Tuesday the funds still hadn't cleared so I called ME again. Their reason this time was that they only have the "cheque clearance people come in twice a week" and that cheques take ten days to clear. I'm sorry but ten days to clear a cheque? This is 2021. ME Bank may be a 'small' bank in the scheme of things but really need to lift their game if they want to remain competitive.
Read full reviewI've been banking with ME for at least 15 years. Their products have generally been good. However, if you're banking a cheque with ME be prepared for an extraordinarily long wait for the funds to clear. On the Monday 1st February, I deposited a cheque from NSW RMS (a motor vehicle registration refund) into my Everyday Account via the Post Office. On 6th of February the funds had not cleared so I contacted ME Bank and was informed that the cheque should clear by Tuesday 9th - 8 days! On the Tuesday the funds still hadn't cleared so I called ME again. Their reason this time was that they only have the "cheque clearance people come in twice a week" and that cheques take ten days to clear. I'm sorry but ten days to clear a cheque? This is 2021. ME Bank may be a 'small' bank in the scheme of things but really need to lift their game if they want to remain competitive.
I joined ME Bank because of their competitive savings interest rates, which have unfortunately reduced quite a bit recently as they have at almost every bank. It is no longer the most competitive rate, so I've moved. Their app needs serious work, and is always experiencing dropouts. I'm currently on the phone with customer service trying to close the account. I've spent an hour on hold so far, wish me luck!
Read full reviewI joined ME Bank because of their competitive savings interest rates, which have unfortunately reduced quite a bit recently as they have at almost every bank. It is no longer the most competitive rate, so I've moved. Their app needs serious work, and is always experiencing dropouts. I'm currently on the phone with customer service trying to close the account. I've spent an hour on hold so far, wish me luck!
They can’t set up an account to save themselves. I set up a joint account with my partner. His profile and set up was seamless. Mine appeared to have been corrupted and for some reason was set up under account details I’ve never been provided Customer service was incompetent, it’s been over a month and I’m still waiting on it being fixed in ‘a couple of days.’ No way of paying bills, transferring funds or generally banking unless I ask my partner to do it for me. l assume this is what it was like for women in the 1950s. Worst bank I’ve ever dealt with, never bank with them.
Read full reviewThey can’t set up an account to save themselves. I set up a joint account with my partner. His profile and set up was seamless. Mine appeared to have been corrupted and for some reason was set up under account details I’ve never been provided Customer service was incompetent, it’s been over a month and I’m still waiting on it being fixed in ‘a couple of days.’ No way of paying bills, transferring funds or generally banking unless I ask my partner to do it for me. l assume this is what it was like for women in the 1950s. Worst bank I’ve ever dealt with, never bank with them.
Overall I am very satisfied with products and customer service. The online banking option is easy to navigate and very up to date with current credits and debits. There is always someone helpful for phone questions. It would be great to have an actual branch in my hometown but all my banking is done remotely.
Read full reviewOverall I am very satisfied with products and customer service. The online banking option is easy to navigate and very up to date with current credits and debits. There is always someone helpful for phone questions. It would be great to have an actual branch in my hometown but all my banking is done remotely.
No branches. Credit Card entries take days to show up on Internet Banking. An hour to get thru via phone, the only possible way to contact them. It isn’t 1970.
Read full reviewNo branches. Credit Card entries take days to show up on Internet Banking. An hour to get thru via phone, the only possible way to contact them. It isn’t 1970.
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