Everyday Essentials Account

A basic day-to-day transaction account for holders of concession and health care cards or recipients of government income support.

What’s carbon neutral certification?

Carbon neutral certification is given to an organisation when they demonstrate a commitment to reduce emissions by supporting environmental projects to effectively reduce and offset their greenhouse gas emissions during an agreed time period.

In Australia, carbon neutral certification is governed by Climate Active.

Australia’s first certified carbon neutral personal transaction deposit accounts.

What’s carbon neutral certification?

Carbon neutral certification is given to an organisation when they demonstrate a commitment to reduce emissions by supporting environmental projects to effectively reduce and offset their greenhouse gas emissions during an agreed time period.

In Australia, carbon neutral certification is governed by Climate Active.

No monthly account keeping fees

With no deposit requirements or
other strings attached.

No foreign currency conversion fees

0% foreign currency conversion fees1 on Visa Debit card2 purchases.

Spend smarter with Visa Debit2

Access cash, shop online or instore, or go cardless with Apple Pay4 and Google Pay.

Overdraft prevention

Prevents most transactions from overdrawing your account.3

It only takes about 5 minutes

Fast, secure and easy access to your money with the Suncorp Bank App

Log in quickly and securely

Use Touch ID, Face ID^ or a 4-digit PIN.

Move your money

Transfer funds, pay bills and set up recurring payments, including BPAY® and Osko fast payments.++

Budget better

Know how much you’re spending by category with the Suncorp Bank Dollar Tracker.

Stay in control

Instantly lock and unlock your Visa Debit card if you misplace it.

So many ways to access your money
 

Suncorp Bank App

Safe, secure & easy mobile banking

Visa Debit2

Access cash, shop online or instore, or go cardless with Apple Pay® 4 and Google Pay™

Internet Banking

Fast, easy & unlimited transactions

Suncorp Bank ATMs

Fee-free# withdrawals at any Suncorp Bank ATM, atmx or the Big 4 banks’ ATMs

Branch & Telephone

Make the most of unlimited transactions

Bank@Post

Convenient banking with Australia Post wherever you live

Who can apply?

This account could be right for you if you are:
  • a holder of a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; or
  • a recipient of a Centrelink/Government income support payment.

Account owners must be 11 years or older (unless otherwise stated on the Product Information Document).

To be eligible for a Suncorp Bank Visa Debit card you must be 16 years of age or older. If you are not eligible, you will receive a Suncorp Bank eftpos card instead. 

Rates and fees

Open an account online in minutes

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To speed through your application, verify your identity online. Just have your driver licence, Australian passport or Medicare card handy.

Once approved, you can add your Visa Debit card to your phone’s digital wallet instantly.

Get some quick answers

Things you should know

1. A Suncorp Bank Visa Debit Card is required.

2. To be eligible for a Suncorp Bank Visa Debit card you must be 16 years of age or older. If not eligible you will receive a Suncorp Bank eftpos card.

3. Some transactions which may cause the account to become overdrawn include fees and other transactions that occur when Suncorp Bank is processing offline. If your account becomes overdrawn and has a negative balance we will not charge overdrawn fees or interest on the Everyday Essentials or Carbon Insights account.

4. Apple, the Apple logo, Apple Pay and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Google Wallet, The Google Wallet logo, Google Pay, The Google Pay logo, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

# Terms and conditions apply. Find out more on our Suncorp Bank ATMs page.

^ FaceID login is available on the iPhone X and later models. Please refer to our Suncorp Bank App terms and conditions before using.

Deposit Products are issued by Suncorp-Metway Ltd (“Suncorp Bank”) ABN 66 010 831 722 AFSL No 229882. Please read the relevant Product Information Document and Terms & Conditions for Personal Deposit Accounts before opening an account. Fees, charges, terms and conditions apply and are available on request.

++ Osko fast payments can only be made to a PayID or to the BSB and account number of an Osko enabled account at another Osko participating financial institution. Osko fast payments cannot be made from or to Passbook accounts, loan accounts (other than line of credit and overdraft facilities), Farm Management Deposit Accounts, PayLater Accounts and Fixed Term Deposits. Osko fast payments cannot be made from Kids Savings Accounts, Agent’s Statutory Trust Accounts (Qld, NSW) and Solicitor’s Trust Accounts (Qld) but can be made to them.

Staff assisted Osko fast payments cannot be made in branch from Carbon Insights Account and Sub-Accounts, Everyday Options Sub-Accounts, Business Saver Accounts or eOptions Accounts. Future-dated and recurring payments, Business Payment Credits and payments from accounts which requires 2 or more persons to sign to withdraw will not be made as Osko fast payments. We are gradually introducing Osko in Internet Banking so it may not be available for all eligible accounts until the full rollout is complete. Before you confirm a ‘Pay Someone’ transfer in Internet Banking, we will tell you if it will be sent via Osko.

For full details about terms and restrictions that apply to Osko fast payments please read read our Terms and Conditions for Suncorp Accounts and Continuing Credit Accounts and the Product Information Document applicable to your account.

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Purchases

payWave accepted for purchases over $100, however you’ll be required to enter your PIN.