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Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Can foreigners open a bank account in Australia?
If you’re migrating to Australia, taking a working holiday, or studying as a student, you should be able to open an Australian bank account.
Bank Accounts
07 Nov, 2024
7 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
How do you deposit cash or change into your bank account?
Learn how to deposit cash or coins into your bank account through branch visits, deposit ATMs, or Bank@Post services, and explore options to exchange coins.
Bank Accounts
30 Aug, 2024
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Can I have a PayPal account without a bank account?
You don’t need a bank account to send or receive money through PayPal. However, you do need a bank account if you want to withdraw money from your PayPal account.
Bank Accounts
17 Aug, 2023
4 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
How do I transfer money from Paypal to my bank account?
Transferring funds from your PayPal account to your bank account is generally quick and simple. There are six simple steps to follow to complete a successful withdrawal.
Bank Accounts
20 Jul, 2023
4 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
Can you close a bank account with pending transactions?
In most cases, your bank withholds the amount owing for pending transactions (such as online purchases). Because the pending amount is deducted from your bank balance, you can close your bank account and the purchase will be honoured.
Bank Accounts
29 Jun, 2023
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How can I find bank accounts in my name?
If you’ve ever opened more than one bank account in the past, could you have forgotten about some money that you’ve left behind, which is still waiting to be claimed? And if you think you might have, or if you’re not quite sure, how can you go about finding these outstanding accounts and claiming this unclaimed money?
Bank Accounts
29 Jun, 2023
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Do other comparison sites offer the same service?
Trying to get your head around what exactly a comparison site is and how they differ from each other? Look no further, as we break down how the platforms differ, and how RateCity separates itself from the pack.
Bank Accounts
24 Feb, 2023
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Money habits every 30-something should have
Whether you’ve just turned 30 (happy birthday) or you’re planning for the future, there are a few fundamental money habits that every 30-something should have.
Bank Accounts
14 Feb, 2023
8 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
How long does it take to open a bank account?
The advent of technology means you could have a new bank account up and running in just a few minutes. However, it may take days to receive your bank card in the mail. Additionally, some accounts require a lengthier processing time before they're activated.
Bank Accounts
13 Dec, 2022
3 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
Can I open a bank account in another country?
Offshore banking by Australians is entirely possible. It could be for overseas investment, higher interest-earning potential or to access foreign banking services. The process for opening an offshore bank account may differ depending on the financial institution and country in which you’re opening the account.
Bank Accounts
12 Dec, 2022
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Can I close my bank account over the phone?
In most cases, you can close a personal or business bank account over the phone. In fact, this is the one of the best ways to ensure you’ve closed an account properly.
Bank Accounts
09 Dec, 2022
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Can you deposit money into somebody else's bank account?
One of the easiest banking tasks in the world is depositing money. You can even deposit money into someone else’s bank account if you wish.
Bank Accounts
07 Dec, 2022
2 min read
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