Opening a bank account online | Compare accounts and apply - NAB
Open a bank account online
Open a transaction account or savings account online quickly and easily.
Choose your bank accounts
Open a transaction account for your everyday banking, or go with a savings account or term deposit to help you reach your savings goals.
Transaction accounts
NAB Classic Banking account
Meet your everyday bank account. Easy access to your money everyday with no monthly account fee.
Features
No monthly account fee and no minimum monthly deposits
No ATM withdrawal fee at over 4,000 ATMs across Australia
A NAB Visa Debit card for all your everyday spending
NAB Retirement Account
Get more from your money in retirement, with easy access to your account and all while earning interest.
Features
No monthly account fee and no minimum monthly deposits.
Earn interest daily on your account balance
A NAB Visa Debit card for all your everyday spending
Your choice of cards
When you apply for a NAB Classic Banking account you’ll get a choice between two feature-packed Visa Debit cards.
Savings and term deposits
NAB Reward Saver
Grow your savings faster with bonus interest for regular deposits and no withdrawals.
Earn up to
4.40%p.a.
Earn up to 4.40% p.a. (0.01% p.a. variable base rate + 4.39% p.a. variable bonus rate)for each month that you make at least one deposit before the second last banking day and no withdrawals.
View our indicator rates for deposit products for full details.
Is this account right for you?
Ideal if you’re saving for a goal e.g. a holiday or a home loan deposit.
You can make regular monthly deposits to secure the higher interest rate.
NAB iSaver
Easily access your money with an online savings account linked to your NAB transaction account.
Introductory interest rate for 4 months
4.70%p.a.
1.40% p.a. base variable rate + 3.30% p.a. fixed margin for 4 months. After 4 months, the base variable rate of 1.40% p.a. will apply.
Is this account right for you?
You want the flexibility to earn interest and make withdrawals.
You want to earn a high interest rate for the next four months.
NAB Term Deposit
Enjoy a competitive interest rate and the ability to choose a term to suit your specific needs.
12 month term
4.35%p.a.
A fixed interest rate, paid at maturity. Interest rates vary based on the term you choose.
Is this account right for you?
You want to lock your savings away for a term that suits you, from 30 days to 5 years.
You don’t need to access your savings for the duration of the term your choose.
Compare interest rates forsavings accounts andterm deposits.
Online banking How to open a personal savings or transaction account
Open a savings account, term deposit or everyday bank account today. If you're already a NAB customer, applying in the NAB app is easy.
Open the NAB app.
SelectProducts from the menu.
Choose a Transaction or Savings account.
Check your eligibility to apply online
To open a personal bank account online you’ll need to meet our eligibility criteria. If you don’t meet this criteria,visit us in branch and we can help.
If you need to open a bank account, check that you’re eligible to apply online:
You're 14 years or older
You're an Australian resident for tax purposes.
If you’re applying for aNAB Retirement Account, you're over 55 years old and retired.
Learn about differenttypes of bank accounts and why you might need one.
Opening a joint account
You can open ajoint account online at NAB if you meet one of the following requirements:
Both applicants are new customers to NAB
Both applicants are existing NAB customers.
You’re not applying for a NAB Retirement Account.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you can apply at yournearest NAB branch.
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How to switch bank accounts
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How to open multiple accounts
Learn how to open or add extra accounts.
Help and support
Here are some useful tips to help you apply, set up and manage your accounts.
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Important Information
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Any advice has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, you should consider whether it is appropriate for your circumstances and view thePersonal Transaction and Savings Accounts Terms and Conditions orNAB Term Deposit Terms and Conditions. Target Market Determinations for these products are available atnab.com.au/TMD. NAB products issued by NAB.
See ourpersonal banking fees and charges andindicator rates for deposit products.
Closing your account
If you’d like to close your account please visit a NAB branch, or call us on 13 22 65 from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 7:00pm (AEST/AEDT) or Saturday to Sunday, 9:00am to 6:00pm (AEST/AEDT).