Society Cheque Account

We believe in helping out in the local neighbourhood where we can, so we offer easy low-cost banking for non-profit organisations.
  • Ideal for schools, charities, community and sporting groups and government agencies
  • Deposit-only card for approved office bearers
  • $0 monthly account keeping fee
  • Unlimited monthly deposits and withdrawals
  • Free unlimited access to Internet and Phone Banking1
Overview

For non-profits

Ideal for schools, charities, community and sporting groups and government agencies

Easy access

Optional cheque book

Just call 13 38 00 or ask at any branch when you apply

Deposit Only card

For approved office bearers

Free transactions

Unlimited monthly deposits and withdrawals

Account keeping fee

$0 monthly account keeping fee 

Interest

Calculated daily, paid monthly
Fees

Society Cheque Account

Monthly account keeping fee

Free

Internet Banking

Nil

Phone Banking

Nil

St.George, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA and Westpac ATMs in Australia

Nil

Cheque

Nil

Express Deposit

Nil

Agency

Nil

Staff assisted

Nil

Collection items (including cheque deposits)

Nil

Bank@Post™

Nil

Direct debit / credit

Nil

Frequent statement fee

$2.00 per statement

Periodical Payment#

$4.00

# The Periodical payment fee is payable for a transfer of funds that we make on a regular basis at your request from your Account to another specific account. The fee is charged at the time the transaction occurs. Periodical payments to another account held with St.George or BankSA or Bank of Melbourne are free.
Right for us?

6 reasons why it’ll make life easier

  1. It’s an easy access, low fee account we’ve designed especially for:
    • Charities
    • Community and sporting groups
    • Public schools, colleges and universities
    • Other educational organisations
    • Department Agencies or Councils
    • Registered Political Parties
  2. Make lots of deposits every month? You can use any St.George branch or our Express Deposit feature – no waiting in queues!
  3. Various people need to deposit funds? No problem! You can get Deposit Only cards for approved Office Bearers in your group.
  4. Get 24/7 free, unlimited everyday Internet Banking and Phone Banking. You can view transactions online anytime.2
  5. Get an optional chequebook.
  6. We’ll automatically post paper statements to you every 6 months.
Eligible groups

Who can apply for a Society Cheque Account?

  • Charities
  • Community and sporting groups
  • Public schools, colleges and universities
  • Other educational organisations
  • Department Agencies or Councils
  • Registered Political Parties

Documents you’ll need to apply

Charities
  • Notice of Endorsement for Charity Tax Concession (from the Australian Taxation Office)
  • Constitution of your charity
  • Minutes
  • Certificate of Incorporation / Registration (if applicable) – from the relevant government department or Australian Securities and Investment Commission

Community and sporting groups

Public Schools, Colleges and Universities

Letter from your School Principal or Dean of Studies on your educational organisation’s letterhead

Other educational organisations

Department Agency or Councils

Letter from the CEO or delegate

Registered Political Parties
  • Minutes
  • Letter from the Australian Electoral Commission or State Electoral Office
How to apply

Visit a branch

Apply at your nearest branch

What you’ll need

Tips

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 information on our website is prepared without knowing your personal financial circumstances. Before you act on this, please consider if it’s right for you.

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1. Daily transaction limits apply. Internet and Phone Banking Terms and Conditions apply.
2. Subject to systems availability.