BankSA personal loans
BankSA opened its doors in South Australia in 1848 as the Savings Bank of South Australia. After humble beginnings as a savings institution and small lender, it has grown to service many of the state’s residents. Now a division of Westpac Banking Corporation, it offers a variety of services, including transaction accounts, credit cards, investment platforms and home and personal loans.
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BankSA Personal Loans
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Use our personal loan calculator to see how much you’d have to repay under different borrowing scenarios.
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- This is an estimate of how much you would pay (weekly/fortnightly/monthly) based on your borrowing amount, interest rate and loan term.
- Calculations assume that details entered into calculator, including interest rates, do not change for the lifetime of the loan.
- Interest is calculated by compounding on the same frequency as the repayment selected, i.e. weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
- Months are assumed to be of equal length. However, given that some months are longer than others, interest charged by vary depending upon the month.
- The calculation rounds of the personal loan repayment to the closest dollar value without decimals.
- All calculations are estimates only; there are no guarantees, pre-qualifications or pre-approvals for borrowing. All results are based solely upon the data entered into the calculator.
- Your final mortgage repayments or borrowing amount will depend on your lender’s eligibility criteria among other factors.
- Calculator does not include the cost of fees or other extra charges.
- Calculator does not account for changes to interest rates over time.
- This calculator is for information purposes only. Any advice is general and has not taken into account your personal circumstances. Read our full disclaimer.
Features of a BankSA personal loan
BankSA offers unsecured and secured personal loans and unsecured personal overdrafts for a variety of purposes. Approved borrowers can take out loans of between $3,000 and $80,000 depending on their loan purpose and serviceability. Both fixed and variable rates are available, and the loans come with a number of flexible features, such as redraw facilities, the option to make extra repayments and to make repayments weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
BankSA personal loans can be used for a range of different purposes, including:
- Debt consolidation
- Car financing
- Wedding financing
- Holidays
- Investing
- Wide range of other uses
BankSA personal loans – customer service
Customers looking to contact BankSA customer service can call a personal banking hotline from Monday to Saturday, 8.00am to 8.00pm (AEST).
Other ways to contact BankSA include:
- Online banking
- Online live chat
- Phone
Who is eligible for a BankSA personal loan?
To be eligible for a BankSA personal loan, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Use the loan for personal use only
How to apply for a BankSA personal loan?
Applications for a BankSA personal loan can be made online. The process takes around 10 minutes and involves the following steps:
- Once you’ve compared and selected a personal loan, apply on the BankSA website
- Once your application is completed, BankSA will review your application
- If your application is approved, BankSA will send you a contract which can be accepted online
- Upon final approval, the funds will be credited to your loan account
At the time of application, you’ll need to provide the following documentation:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of income and employment
- Details of any other financial commitments
- Contact details for a reference
BankSA personal loans review
For a regional lender, BankSA offers a broad range of personal loans to suit a variety of borrowers. Its loans come with a range of flexible features, such as extra repayment and redraw facilities that are likely to appeal to many looking for a personal loan. Borrowers also have the option of choosing between weekly, fortnightly and monthly repayments.
BankSA personal loans do have flexible features and reasonable rates; it’s worth noting that there are charges for features like redraws and early repayments. In addition, borrowers will pay an application fee, as well as an ongoing monthly loan fee.
A personal loan from BankSA can be used for a wide range of purposes, ranging from debt consolidation to holidays, wedding and buying a car. With a few personal loans on offer, borrowers can choose between fixed or variable interest rates and a secure or unsecured loan option.
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