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Commonwealth Bank

Commonwealth Bank review

3.5Est. 1911
By Awais Imran · Reviewed by Awais ImranData updated every 6 hoursOur methodology

Commonwealth Bank (CommBank) is one of Australia's big four banks, offering international money transfers for account holders. Convenient but significantly pricier than specialist services.

Countries

200+

Currencies

50+

Speed

2-5 business days

Fees

$6-$22 per transfer

Commonwealth Bank overview

Founded in 1911 and based in Sydney, Australia, Commonwealth Bank is a high-street bank. Commonwealth Bank's regulators: APRA, ASIC.

Pros

  • Australia's largest bank
  • Easy for existing customers
  • Wide branch network

Cons

  • High exchange rate markup (3-5%)
  • Transfer fees ($6-$22)
  • Much slower than specialists

Commonwealth Bank features

Online banking
NetBank
CommBank app

Commonwealth Bank transfer details

HeadquartersSydney, Australia
RegulatedYes
RegulatorsAPRA, ASIC
Min Transfer$1
Max Transfer$100,000
Payment MethodsBank Transfer
Delivery MethodsBank Deposit
Exchange Rate Markup3% - 5% above mid-market

Published by Commonwealth Bank. Not measured by us; Commonwealth Bank’s limits and methods vary by country.

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