Commonwealth or NAB or other?

[DavidM]

I've signed up with Commonwealth, but see NAB don't charge PP members for international transfers (~$15 to ~$35 a pop) through MoneyCorp.

 

Any other noticeable difference between the two banks, from a personal experience?

[verystormy]

All pretty similar. My advice is to look at where you think you will live and see if there is a branch there.

[Nikkis2000]

My advice for what it's worth is to avoid the big 4 full stop.

[Chardy]

Not had any issues with NAB in nearly 2 years :-)

[Bibbs]

If it matters, ANZ are one of the few *big* banks that will give house loads to contractors after a year.

 

Helped me loads to have my accounts with them, for when I bought a house.

 

They also do my business accounts, as it's useful for me to have them all in one location.

[Expatmummy]

I transfer my money with HiFX, as long as it is at least £3000 the transfer is free and the rate is good.

[DavidM]

Thanks all, if there's no difference other than transfer fees then NAB so!

[verystormy]

Not much between them. I have accounts with NAB, ANZ and westpac. All are similar. Be aware they all charge if you use someone else's ATM, hence why I said check out the ones near you. Though the supermarkets will give cash back for free and even without a purchase.