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Complete Freedom Student Account

A low cost student bank account – ideal for students & apprentices!

  • No monthly account service fee
  • Unlimited free everyday transactions at BankSA / St.George / Westpac ATMs, in branches, EFTPOS, BPAY®, direct debit, and Internet and Phone Banking
  • Unlimited free Email Alerts each month to track account balances and transactions
  • If you’re 18 or older and have an Australian residential address, get a Visa® Debit Card to shop securely at home, online or overseas using money from your Complete Freedom Student Account.
How to apply

For students and apprentices

Fees

Visa Debit Card

  • Shop securely at home, online or overseas using money from your Complete Freedom Account

Mobile Banking

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7 reasons why Complete Freedom Student

  • Perfect everyday transaction account for full-time Students or Apprentices.
  • Make as many transactions as you need (withdrawals at ATM and in branches, BPAY®, EFTPOS, Phone and Internet Banking and more) without paying bank fees.
  • If you’re 18 or older and have an Australian residential address, get a Visa Debit card to make online purchases at home and overseas using your own money from your account - and avoid using a credit card.
  • Bank on the move and use Mobile Banking.
  • Your choice of eStatements or paper statements.
  • Get unlimited Email Alerts every month.
  • It’s easy to automate deposits and payments (e.g. for Youth Allowance or Austudy payments).

Looking for a high-interest savings account?

Your Student or Apprenticeship Identification

Apply for your Complete Freedom Student Account at any BankSA branch, call 13 13 76. If you are 18 or older, please visit a BankSA Branch near you to finalise your application, you’ll need to bring these documents with you.

Students Apprentices
  • Student Identification Card
    Or
  • Public Transport Student Concession Card
    Or
  • A letter from your educational institution (on letterhead) confirming your full-time student status
 A copy of the letter from your State or Territory training authority confirming registration of your apprenticeship.
  • This letter may be called an Approval, Confirmation or Registration Letter (depending on the authority)
  • It will include:
    • Your registration number
    • Training contract ID
    • Expected completion date

Keeping track of Complete Freedom Student is easy!

Internet Banking View transactions online anytime with Internet Banking1
Paper Statements Posted to you every 3 months, or every 2 months if you have a Visa Debit Card
Mini transaction history Available at any BankSA ATM3
eStatements View, print and save up to 2 years of statements online when you choose eStatements
Yearly interest summary View and print your Financial Year interest summary with Internet Banking

Call us

  • 13 13 76 and say “New account” when prompted

Visit a branch

  • Apply at your nearest branch

What you'll need

Tips

  • New to BankSA? To open a bank account in Australia, you’ll need to confirm your identity.
  • Link your Complete Freedom Student account to one of our savings accounts to manage and maximise your savings. Try our competitive interest online account, Express Saver, or earn bonus interest with Incentive Saver.
  • Non-students get great benefits with Complete Freedom Account.

Important information

Conditions and fees apply.
Before making a decision, it’s best to read the terms and conditions.

Please read these documents and keep a copy. You can request a paper copy at a branch.
The advice on our website is prepared without knowing your personal financial circumstances. Before you act on this or any advice, please consider if it’s right for you.

BPAY® Registered to BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518

Visa® is a registered trademark of Visa Worldwide PTe Limited.

1Daily transaction limits apply.
2Subject to systems availability.
3Charged per transaction.