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Heritage Bank is a customer owned Australian bank that offers services to both personal and business customers. This article is going to dive into the personal bank accounts they have on offer, looking at which types of accounts there are, who can open an account and how to do it.
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Heritage Bank offers a range of different accounts that come under three main categories.
Each account has a specific purpose, fee structure and set of services available to the people that open them.
Transaction accounts are designed to meet your daily spending needs. Currently, Heritage Bank offers three different types of transaction account.Ā¹ Each account has no monthly fees and comes with a Visa debit card.
The Simple Access account is the standard transaction account offered by Heritage Bank and is useful for daily spending in AUD.
The Pension Plus option is a transaction account thatās been tailored for people who are 55+ years old or who receive a pension from the Australian government.
If you have an eligible home loan with Heritage Bank then the Mortgage Crusher account can be used to offset your mortgage through daily spending.
At the moment Heritage Bank has four different types of savings accounts, including their term deposit option. Thereās no monthly or transaction fees to worry about on any of them.Ā²
This savings account currently gives you a flat rate of 4.40% interest PA, plus bonus interest if you regularly deposit money without making withdrawals.
With an Online Saver account you receive a flat rate interest plus a bonus introductory rate when you first sign up.
To help out with saving for the holiday season thereās the Christmas Club which gives 2.00% PA. Be aware that funds are locked from being withdrawn between February 1 and October 31.
By using a Term Deposit account you can lock in your savings for a 1 month to 5 year period to get a higher interest rate.
For many new customers the easiest way to open an individual or joint personal bank account with Heritage Bank is through their website.
If you donāt want to open the account online you can visit a branch or call them on 13 14 22.
If youāre moving to Australia or have just arrived you may be able to open an account with Heritage Bank as they donāt require you to be a citizen.Ā³ To complete the process youāll need to go to a bank branch to be identified and depending on your circumstances you visa may also need to be confirmed through the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system.
Despite not having any monthly fees for most of their accounts, there are some other fees Heritage Bank charges that you should know about. Hereās the main fees that apply to the Simple Access account and how they compare to the non-bank online Wise Account.
Fees | Heritage Bank Simple Access accountā“ | Wise Account |
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Account monthly fees | Free | None |
International transfer fee (for a sample amount of $1,000 AUD to GBP) | Overseas currency conversion fee of 3% of the Australian dollar amount of the transaction + $15 for a telegraphic transfer performed via Heritage Online or the Mobile Banking App OR $30 to $50for staff assisted transfers The total fees for a telegraphic transfer of $1,000 AUD to GBP would be $45 if done without assistance. | Small payout fee + 0.45% variable conversion fee (e.g. for a transfer of $1,000 AUD to GBP, the total fee charged is $5.14 AUD) You can make a fee calculation here. |
ATM withdrawals | Heritage Bank or Peopleās Choice ATM withdrawals are free Overseas ATM withdrawals are $5 plus overseas currency conversion fee of 3% of the Australian dollar amount of the transaction | You can take out money for free twice a month ā as long as the total amount is under $350 AUD. After that, there is a $1.50 AUD per transaction fixed fee. If you take out over $350 AUD in one month, there is a 1.75% on the amount exceeding that. See card fees here. **Note: **ATM service providers may charge additional fees. Check their terms of use. |
Card maintenance fees | None | None |
*Information last checked on 16 April 2024
Hereās some of the main things you need to know about opening an account with Heritage Bank.
To know exactly what youāll be required to provide you need to start the application process with Heritage Bank. Hereās what the Australian banks usually ask for.
Whether or not you need to deposit funds depends on the type of account youāre opening. For example, you donāt need to for the Simple Access accountĀ¹ but if you open a Term Deposit savings account then youāll need to deposit a valid amount of funds.Ā²
If you're an Australian citizen or resident you may be able to open an account from abroad as youāll likely have the necessary documentation to do the process online.
If youāre new to Australia youāll have to visit a branch for the identity check meaning you wonāt be able to open the account from abroad.Ā³
If you have any questions for Heritage Bank you can call them on 13 14 22 in Australia or on +61 7 4690 9000 from overseas. They also have a chat function on their website.
When looking for a new bank account itās a good idea to investigate a range of different options.
You could check to see what another Australian bank offers, like Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ Banking Group, or National Australia Bank. Every one of these banks offers daily transaction and savings accounts.
If you want something new, you could try Wise. Wise is an international money specialist thatās authorised to provide financial services in Australia.
If youāre looking for an option that is great for daily spending in Australia and overseas, the Wise is worth a look.
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You can also use the Wise Debit card to spend money in 150+ countries without markups and hidden transaction fees. The mid-market rate is used when switching between currencies, helping to keep costs low when sending money internationally.
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