Express Freedom Account
A low cost account ideal for electronic banking with a Visa Debit Card
These days, not everyone uses cheques or needs to go to a branch to do their banking. That’s why we offer an account that’s specially designed for your life online. With the Express Freedom Account, an electronic-only† Visa Debit Card will be issued on the spot at any branch; use it immediately for things like online purchases or shopping overseas. A low, flat monthly account fee and pay-for-what-you-use services can help you to save on fees.
Low flat monthly account service fee of $3
Shop securely with your own money, online, at home or overseas with your electronic only Visa Debit Card
Pay as you go branch and cheque services, so you only pay for what you use
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St.George deposit products are covered by the Australian Government Deposit Guarantee***
Features
Key features
- Unlimited St.George/Westpac/BankSA branded ATMs in Australia, EFTPOS, direct debit, Bank@Post and Internet and Phone Banking transactions#
- Low flat monthly fee of $3
- Chequebook available upon request
- Pay as you go branch and cheque services
Statements
- Issued quarterly, or every 2 months if a Visa Debit Card is issued on your account
- Mini transaction history available at any St.George ATM*
- View transactions online with Internet Banking at any time
- Switch to eStatements and stop receiving paper statements. You can also view, print and save at least 2 years of statements online
Access
Account access
- Instant and unlimited access to your funds via St.George Branches, ATMs, cheques, EFTPOS, Internet and Phone Banking, BPAY® and Bank@Post™
- Convenient and secure 24/7 access to Internet and Phone Banking
- Automate deposits with direct credits (for salary or investment income)
- Automate payments with direct debits (for regular bills)
- Pay as you go branch and chequebook access available
Fees
Account service fee
- Flat monthly account service fee of $3
Transaction fees
- No fees on St.George/Westpac/BankSA branded ATMs in Australia, Internet and Phone Banking and EFTPOS#
- Pay as you go branch and cheque services
How to apply
Apply online
Call us
- Apply over the phone by calling 13 33 30 and saying “New Account” when prompted, 8am - 9pm (AEST), 7 days a week
Visit a branch
Requirements
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Important information
Before deciding to acquire or continue to hold a product, you should read the Terms and Conditions and ensure the product is appropriate. The governing Terms and Conditions documents for Transaction Accounts includes the Transaction, Savings & Investment Accounts Banking Services Terms and Conditions & General Information, Transaction, Savings & Investment Accounts - Fees & Charges and How to Minimise Them
and interest rates for NSW, ACT, SA & NT
, interest rates for VIC, QLD, WA & TAS. The Terms and Conditions are important and we encourage you to view, save and/or print this document. If you would like a paper copy of the document, please visit your local branch or request one by post. St.George issues the products on this website.
Any advice on this website is prepared without consideration of your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on this advice, you should consider if it is appropriate for you.
# Other transaction fees and charges for special services apply. Daily transaction limits apply.
* Charged per transaction regardless of transaction allowance.
Subject to systems availability and maintenance.
† Flat print, non-personalised Visa Debit Card
*** Conditions Apply