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Up
Slick app-based bank with smart spending insights, no fees, and a referral bonus.
Sign-up bonus~$18–30 for new customers via a referral code, paid after first card purchase (amount varies by code) — verify current offer
Est. value~$18–30 signup bonus + fee-free banking with no FX fees on international purchases
RegionAU
What you get
Free everyday account; smart spending categorisation; 2Up joint account feature; competitive Saver rate; no international transaction fees on Visa; integrates with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Before you start
- New Up account only
- AU mobile number
- 18+
How to join
- 1Get a referral link from OzBargain's Up Bank referral thread
- 2Download the Up app (iOS or Android) and sign up using the referral link
Requires AU phone number; identity is verified entirely in-app.
- 3Activate your Visa debit card when it arrives in the post
- 4Open a Saver account to earn bonus interest on top of the base rate
💡 Referral tip
Get a referral via OzBargain's referral threads/randomiser so both you and the referrer get the bonus.
Risks
- Signup bonus is modest (~$18–30) — the main value is ongoing fee-free banking and no FX fees
- Up is backed by Bendigo Bank (APRA-licensed ADI); deposits are government-guaranteed up to $250,000
- Referral bonus terms change — verify at time of signup