Australian Bank Account for Backpackers

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:14:00 +0000

In order to receive your pay you will need an Australian Bank Account. There are a number of Australian Banks which have accounts suitable to backpackers.

ANZ have an excellent bank account for backpackers. The Commonwealth Bank, St George’s and NAB all also have banking support for backpackers. Contact your nearest bank and request a meeting to setup a current account. You will need to have your Australian Tax File Number with you when you open your Australian Bank Account.

How do I get a Tax File Number?

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:55:50 +0000

How do I register to get an Australian Tax File Number (or TFN)? In order to legally work in Australia you need a valid work visa (see working holiday visa) and an Australian Tax File Number.Registering for a Tax File Number is simple, so do not feel that yo have to pay an agency to do it for you. Registration can be carried out online at the ATO (Australian Tax Office) website. There is also all the information you could need as well as answers to all your tax questions.

Online individual tax file number (TFN) registration

One you have also opened a bank account you will need to inform your bank of your TFN.

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Australian Bank Account for Backpackers

How do I get a Tax File Number?