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Investment Cash Account

The Investment Cash Account is a bank account that offers a variable interest rate, with easy access to funds. It can be used to make deposit and withdrawals through a variety of channels for individuals and Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF).

          Key product attributes:

  • Access to funds at any time through a variety of channels (e.g. Internet and Phone Banking, branch, and debit card)
  • Variable interest rates may apply and credit interest paid monthly
  • No minimum opening balance required
  • Make non-cash payments via services such as BPAY, Pay Anyone, OSKO and    Overseas Telegraphic Transfer (OTT) and Direct Debit
  • Link an optional cheque book to your account
  • Automate deposits such as your salary and investment income with direct credits.

 

Variable interest investment cash account

  • May earn a variable interest rate from the first dollar, calculated daily, paid monthly

Save on fees

  • No Account-keeping fee (formerly known as ‘Monthly Account Service fee’)
  • Free withdrawals
  • Free unlimited everyday Internet Banking2

Easy at call access

In branch, ATMs, chequebook, 24/7 Internet and Phone Banking1, eftpos, BPAY® and Bank@Post™

Cash hub for SMSF investors

Can be your cash hub account for your Self-Managed Super Fund and investments

Rates

Balances up to $4,999.99

1.00 % p.a.

From $5,000 to $9,999.99

1.00% p.a.

From $10,000 to $19,999.99

1.00% p.a.

From $20,000.00 to 49,999.99

1.00% p.a.

From $50,000.00 to $99,999.99

1.00 % p.a.

From $100,000.00 to $249,999.99

1.00% p.a.

From $250,000.00 to $499,999.99

1.00% p.a.

From $500,000 and over

1.00% p.a.

Fees

Account-keeping fee (formerly known as ‘Monthly Account Service fee’)

$0.00

Everyday Banking Transaction fees (after your free withdrawals have been exceeded)

Internet Banking transactions

Free

Phone Banking transactions

Free

Bank of Melbourne / Westpac / St.George / BankSA ATMs

Free

eftpos

Free

Electronic agency

Free

Free Collection items each month

Unlimited

Cheque

Free

Staff assisted

Free

Bank@Post

Free

Transaction fees apply (Free monthly withdrawal allowances do not apply to these fees)

Direct Debit

Free

Periodical Payment

Free

Overseas Withdrawal (formerly known as ‘Overseas Cash Withdrawal’)(including overseas ATM withdrawal)

$5.00

Bank of Melbourne / St.George / BankSA ATM Mini transaction history request

Free

Frequent Statement

Free

Foreign Currency Conversion

3.0%

Collection item

Free

May earn a tiered rate with easy access to your money

Perfect for investors and savers

  • May earn a variable tiered interest rate - the higher your balance, the higher the rate
  • Park excess cash (e.g. your home sale proceeds or share sales proceeds) and may earn a rate with at call access to your funds. Take the time to plan your next investment strategy without losing out on interest!
  • To maximise your investment returns, automate deposits like your salary and investment income
  • Get all the little extras, like eStatements, optional SMS and Email Alerts3, and a mini transaction history at ATMs.

Perfect as a cash hub for your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) and Investment Portfolio

  • If you have a SMSF, as the trustee you (and any other members of the SMSF) must ensure that cash in the SMSF is held in a separate account from personal cash.
  • Investment Cash Account can be your “cash hub” for your SMSF or investment portfolio, with all contributions and investment income paid into it and all benefit payments and expenses paid from it
  • With Investment Cash Account, you may earn interest with easy access via chequebook, branch and online 24/71.
  • Plus get regular statements for easy reporting, or view transactions online anytime with Internet Banking1

Keeping track of your Investment Cash account is easy!

Internet Banking

View transactions online anytime with Internet Banking1.

Paper Statements

Posted to you every 6 months4

Mini transaction history

Available at any Bank of Melbourne ATM .

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.

SMS / Email Alerts3

Keep track of when deposits and withdrawals are made on your account with SMS / email alerts.

Contact us

The product cannot be applied through branch, contact centre or online banking. For details on how to apply, contact your Relationship Manager, Relationship Banker or Private Banker.

Tips

  • New to Bank of Melbourne? To open a bank account in Australia, you’ll need to confirm your identification.
  • An Investment Cash Account can be used as a cash hub for your Self Managed Super Fund.

Eligibility requirements

For personal use:

  • Be 18 years of age or over (signatory on the account);
  • Have an Australian residential address.

For an SMSF:

  • Be a registered Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF);
  • Signatory on the account is aged 18 years of over;
  • Be operating using an Australian address.

The Detail

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. If you need help, call 13 22 66.

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1. Subject to systems availability.

2. Internet Banking is free but will be counted towards your monthly fee-free transaction allowance. Daily transaction limits apply.

3. Fees apply for SMS Alerts per month. Email Alerts are free.

4. You have the option to receive statements more frequently.