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Complete Freedom Student Account

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

  • $0 monthly account service fee
  • Unlimited free everyday transactions at St.George / Westpac / BankSA ATMs, in branches, EFTPOS, BPAY®, direct debit, Bank@Post™ and Internet and Phone Banking1
  • 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

Specially designed

Fees

  • $0 monthly account service fee
  • Fee-free everyday banking in branches, at St.George / Westpac / BankSA ATMs, EFTPOS, BPAY®, Visa Debit®, Bank@Post™ and Phone and Internet Banking

Visa Debit Card

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

Mobile Banking

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8 reasons why Complete Freedom Student

  • $0 monthly account service fee
  • 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
  • Shop online without using a credit card. If you're 18 or older and have an Australian residential address, get a Visa Debit card to use money from your account.
  • 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).
  • Link your Complete Freedom Student account to one of our savings accounts to manage and maximise your savings. Try our high interest online account, Direct Saver.

Your Student or Apprenticeship Identification

Apply for your Complete Freedom Student Account at any St.George branch, call 13 33 30. If you are 18 or older, please visit a St.George 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 Banking2
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 St.George 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 33 30 and say "New account" when prompted

Visit a branch

  • Apply at your nearest branch.

What you'll need

Tips

  • New to St.George? To open a bank account in Australia, you'll need to confirm your identity.
  • Link your Complete Freedom Student account to one our of our savings accounts to manage and maximise your savings. Try our competitive interest online account, Direct Saver, or earn bonus interest with Incentive Saver.
  • Non-students can 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. If you need help, call 13 33 30.

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

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

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