Open an Account

Apply Online

You can apply if you are:

• an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• 18 years of age or over

Make sure you have the following handy:

• Current passport; or
• Current driver’s licence
• A valid email address

We also request you provide your Tax File Number (or exemption code if applicable). This is not mandatory however if you do not provide it any interest earned by you on your account(s) will, as required by law, be taxed at the highest marginal rate plus the Medicare levy.

Please also read the below Supporting Documents. 

Apply via Mail

Complete the Customer Application Form and provide sufficient proof of your identity e.g. Passport or Drivers Licence. Please refer to Section 7 & Section 8 of the application form for specific identification requirements. 

We also request you provide your Tax File Number (or exemption code if applicable). This is not mandatory however if you do not provide it any interest earned by you on your account(s) will, as required by law, be taxed at the highest marginal rate plus the Medicare levy.

Please also read the below Supporting Documents. 

Bank Account Switching
 
New switching and listing rules – now its easy to switch all your accounts to Big Sky.
As part of the Australian Government Banking reforms new rules will make it easier for customers to switch their bank account from one financial institution to another. As a result of these changes, a financial institution (bank, building society or credit union) is now required to provide a list of regular direct debits and credits to a new financial institution at a customer’s request.

Switch of Regular Payment Arrangements (280KB)
Direct Debit Cancellation Request (311KB)
Notice of Variation of Account Details & Direct Debit/Credit Schedule (342KB) 
 

Supporting Documents

  
Financial Services Guide
Summary of Accounts and Access Facilities  
Privacy Information Statement    
Customer Application Form

Loan Fee Schedule  
Account and Access Facilities Conditions of Use