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Compare the best deals for living in Australia

A simple comparison hub for people moving to and living in Australia. Compare banks, savings accounts, energy, mobile, transport and more — with signup bonuses and referral perks.

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What do you want to compare?

Pick a category to see our recommended options side by side, with the reasons behind each pick.

Banking & Finance

Open an account before you land

6 options5 with bonus

Savings Accounts

Where to park your cash

87 options2 with bonus

Accommodation & ID

Somewhere to stay, and your first ID

5 options1 with bonus

Shopping & Dining

Cashback on everything you buy

6 options3 with bonus

Transport

Getting around the cheap way

5 options1 with bonus

Utilities, Energy & Telco

Power, gas, mobile and internet

6 options2 with bonus

Transaction Accounts

Everyday banking accounts, fee-free or not

9 options2 with bonus

Super (retirement)

How Australian superannuation works

0 options

eSIM for Australia

Stay connected from the moment you land

9 options

Credit Cards

Credit cards you can actually get as a newcomer

7 options

Editor's picks

Exceptional offers that combine great value with real benefits for newcomers to Australia.

ING Australia

Savings Maximiser + Orange Everyday

Base 0.01%Bonus 5.49%Max total 5.50%
$100 signup bonus with code Jmx362

5.50% interest on savings — one of the highest you can get without citizenship/PR — plus 1% cashback on utility bills. Conditions: deposit $1,000 + 5 card transactions + grow your balance each month (bonus up to a $100k balance).

Referral code: Jmx362

Passport or AU licence, Australian address, Australian TFN

Max balance: Bonus paid up to $100k

Needs a linked Orange Everyday account.

Visit siteLast updated Aug 2026

GloBird Energy

Energy

Electricity & gas

$50 bonus via referral link

Independent Australian energy retailer for electricity and gas — compare its rates against Energy Made Easy for your postcode before signing up.

Visit siteLast updated Aug 2026

ING Australia

No feeCashback

Orange Everyday

$100 signup bonus with code Jmx362

5.50% interest on savings — one of the highest you can get without citizenship/PR — plus 1% cashback on utility bills. Conditions: deposit $1,000 + 5 card transactions + grow your balance each month (bonus up to a $100k balance).

Referral code: Jmx362

Passport or AU licence, Australian address, Australian TFN

Visit siteLast updated Aug 2026

ING Australia

BankingSavings

Orange Everyday + Savings Maximiser

$100 signup bonus with code Jmx362

5.50% interest on savings — one of the highest you can get without citizenship/PR — plus 1% cashback on utility bills. Conditions: deposit $1,000 + 5 card transactions + grow your balance each month (bonus up to a $100k balance).

Referral code: Jmx362

Passport or AU licence, Australian address, Australian TFN

Visit siteLast updated June 2026

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