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Student Starter

Variable Interest Rates: All Balances (p.a)

< $1,000	0.10%
$1,000+	0.50%
$2,000+	0.50%
$5,000+	0.75%
$10,000+	1.00%
$20,000+	1.00%
$50,000+	1.50%
$100,000+	1.50%
$250,000+	1.50%
$500,000+	1.50%

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If you're aged 17-24 and studying your first degree or traineeship full-time, our Student Starter Account can offer convenient everyday banking, without the excess fees.

Account features:

- Fee free banking^

- No monthly account keeping fees

- No minimum opening balance required

- Card access via a Visa Debit card or Redicard

- Free withdrawals**

- Interest paid on your balance

- A BPAY facility to pay bills

- The option of a $500 Visa Overdraft^

- An optional deposit book

- Ability to make regular deposits, including salary deposits direct to the account

^Subject to lending criteria. *Withdrawals from non-rediATMs will incur direct charge fees.

** Number of free withdrawals are based on total relationship. See our Member Allowance page on our website at www.communityfirst.com.au for more information.

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Account Details

Account Type

Youth

Min. Opening Amount

Min. Balance

Interest

Interest Calculation Frequency

Daily

Interest Payment Frequency

Quarterly

Interest Paid In Steps?

ATM & EFTPOS Fees

ATM Withdrawal Fee

ATM Balance Fee

ATM Fee (Other Bank)

Daily ATM Withdrawal Limit

$1,000.00

EFTPOS Fee

Debit Card Replacement Fee

$10.00

Fee Details

Service Fee Frequency

Fee Rebate Available

Balance Required for Fee-Free

Transaction related fees are waived

Internet & Phone Fees

Phone Transaction Fee

Internet Transaction Fee

Free Electronic Trans. per Month

Counter & Cheque Fees

Counter Deposit Fee

Counter Withdrawal Fee

Free Counter Trans. Per Month

Cheque Fee

Cheque Dishonour Fee

$25.00

Debit Item Dishonour Fee

$25.00

Overseas Access

Overseas ATM Facilities

Overseas ATM Balance Fee

Overseas ATM Withdrawal Fee

Overseas EFTPOS Fee

OS Emergency Card Replacement

$175.00

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