• Home
• Introduction - Get smart about everyday banking & saving
• Banking basics
• How do I know what type of bank account I need?
• How do I choose the best bank account for me?
• How do I open a bank account?
• How can I access & use my bank account?
• How can I make the most of my bank account?
• How can I minimise the cost of banking?
• How can I increase my savings?
• Where to go for more info?
• All that jargon - a glossary of terms

Important Notice

This booklet gives information of a general nature and is not intended to be relied on by readers as advice in any particular matter.

You should consider consulting a financial adviser regarding how this information may apply to your own circumstances.

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This booklet gives information of a general nature and is not intended to be relied on by readers as advice in any particular matter. Readers should consult their own advisers on how this information may apply to their own circumstances.

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Published by the Australian Bankers’ Association Inc

Edition 2, July 2009

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The ABA is an industry association that represents Australia’s banks.

The banking industry is committed to helping Australians better understand financial services to make more informed choices when it comes to managing money and every day finances.

The ABA website has a Financial Literacy Info Centre which provides information on managing your money, ways of banking, banking products and services, and protecting your money and banking information.

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