Access Account
A feature packed transaction account that covers all of your everyday banking needs. Open your new account online in minutes and access your instant Visa Debit card.
Benefits
No monthly fee
Save with no ongoing fees
No minimum balance required
An account suitable for your everyday needs
Free ATM withdrawals
Available at all bcu and major bank ATMs
Faster payments through Osko
Use your PayID to make near real time payments
All the details
Feature | Description | Available |
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Visa Debit card | Easy access to your money online, over the phone and anywhere in the world where Visa is accepted. | Yes |
BPAY | Pay your bills easily and securely. | Yes |
Direct debit | Set and forget automatic payment of your regular bills. | Yes |
Osko | Send and receive money in near real time between participating banks. | Yes |
Cheque book | For members who prefer to make payments via cheque. | Subject to approval |
Bank@Post | Deposit and withdraw cash at Australia Post if you can't get to a bcu store. | Yes |
Internet banking | Convenient and secure access through bcu iBank is available 24/7. | Yes |
Mobile app | Manage your money on the go with the bcu Connect App straight from your phone. | Yes |
Card controls | Temporarily lock your card or block certain transactions such as overseas purchases or Visa payWave. | Yes |
bcu alerts | Stay on top of your banking with alerts:
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Yes |
Description | Fee | Number of free transactions |
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Staff assisted withdrawal / deposit / transfer / future payment | $0.00 | Unlimited |
Staff assisted BPAY / bill payment services | $0.00 | Unlimited |
EFTPOS transactions | $0.00 | Unlimited |
Cheques drawn against your bcu account | $0.00 | Unlimited |
Direct debit | $0.00 | Unlimited |
Internet banking - BPAY / external transfer | $0.00 | Unlimited |
bcu or major bank ATM withdrawal | $0.00 | Unlimited |
Bank@Post deposit / declined deposit | $2.50 | 4 |
Bank@Post withdrawal / declined withdrawal | $2.50 | 0 |
Monthly fee | $0.00 | N/A |
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Interest calculated | N/A |
Savings and Transaction Account Interest Rate Schedule |
Apply online If you’re over 18 years of age you can open your Access account online in minutes. New members To apply for an account online you must:
Existing members You can open your new account in bcu iBank or via the bcu Connect App. |
Apply at a bcu store Open your new account by visiting your nearest bcu store. You must be 12 years of age or older. If you’re joining as a brand new member, you need your Australian driver's licence or a valid passport. You can also use one form of primary ID without your photo (eg. your birth certificate or citizenship papers) with one form of secondary ID (eg. your most recent power bill). Original and certified copies of documents are accepted. |