Get up to 100 brokerage-free trades*
When you switch to CommSec and transfer at least $10,000 in shares from another broker. Limited time offer. New customers only.
How it works
Join CommSec
Between 1 April 2025 and 30 April 2025, open a new CommSec account and select the Commonwealth Bank CDIA** as your settlement account.
Transfer at least $10,000 of your existing shares
Transferring shares from another broker to CommSec is free, easy, and allows you to manage and trade these shares using your CommSec account.
Start trading with up to 100 brokerage-free trades
We’ll automatically waive the brokerage fee on up to 100 trades placed between 5 May 2025 and 31 July 2025. This offer is only available for Australian shares and ETFs (excluding CommSec Pocket trades).
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Why switch to CommSec?
All the info you need
Get access to cutting-edge research such as Morningstar premium ratings, Investment Themes and Market News. Monitor the latest market movements with advanced tools like CommSecIRESS and take advantage of our great range of products to help develop your trading strategies and diversify your portfolio.
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The always-improving CommSec app now includes the revolutionary Home feature, designed to help you manage your portfolio with a sleek personalised interface that combines elegance and efficiency. Plus, our new CommSec Watchlist now includes live streaming and announcements, customisable displays and a polished new design to elevate your experience.
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CommSec One is our exclusive program for active traders, offering bespoke trading benefits, dedicated support and direct access to industry experts. When you trade with CommSec, you’re one step closer to qualifying for CommSec One.
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Your questions, answered
Find the answers to your questions about switching to CommSec.
- The offer is only available to new CommSec customers who transfer an existing share portfolio of at least $10,000 from another broker.
- You need to set up a new Australian Share Trading Account & Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA).
- The account must be opened between 1 April 2025 and 30 April 2025 via the ‘Switch today’ link at www.commsec.com.au/switch-offer or through the CommBank App.
- Trades need to be placed online and payment needs to be made through your CDIA.
- This offer is valid for orders placed between 5 May 2025 and 31 July 2025.
Check out our step-by-step guide to transferring your existing shares with another broker, such as Stake, CMC Markets or nabtrade, to CommSec.
The free brokerage on your 100 trades will automatically be applied to eligible accounts after sign-up is completed.
You’ll receive free brokerage on up to 100 Australian equity trades for orders placed between 5 May 2025 and 31 July 2025.
Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) is a cash account to pay for trades you make. It’s free to sign up and involves no monthly costs. It also gives you our lowest brokerage when you trade online after the offer finishes.
No, this offer only applies to Australian equities.
As part of this offer, you’ll receive free brokerage on up to 100 trades with a maximum trade value of $50,000 each for orders placed between 5 May 2025 and 31 July 2025. Trades above $50,000 will incur brokerage charges.
Standard CommSec brokerage charges apply for orders placed or amended outside this period.
Once the free brokerage on your 100 trades has been used, or it expires on 31 July 2025, our standard brokerage rates will apply.
This offer is only available to new CommSec customers.
Ready to switch?
Transfer your Australian shares into CommSec with our seamless, digital transfer process.
Important Information
* "$0 brokerage on up to 100 trades" offer is only available to new CommSec customers who open a new Australian Share Trading Account & Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA), and transfer in a minimum of $10,000 in shares between 1st April and 30th April 2025 via the ‘Switch today’ link at https://www.commsec.com.au/switch-offer or through the CommBank App. You are not eligible for this offer if you have closed an Australian Share Trading Account on or after 6th February 2025.
To be eligible for the offer, you must transfer in a minimum of $10,000 in shares, trade online, be CHESS-sponsored by CommSec and settle your trade through your CDIA. Stock transfer to the new CommSec Account must be from another broker through one or more stock(s) transfer, or Holder Identification Number (HIN) transfer, or Off Market Transfer. This offer does not apply to Issuer Sponsored share transfers into CommSec. This offer does not apply to the following accounts or trades on CommSec Pocket, International Shares, Exchange Traded Options or Margin Lending. Offer not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not open to existing CommSec customers. Transfer between CommSec share trading accounts are not eligible. This offer will only apply to one trading account per client.
The offer will be applied to your new Australian Share Trading Account from 5th May 2025 if you have met the eligibility and transfer criteria by 30th April 2025. As part of the offer, you will receive $0 brokerage on up to 100 trades with a maximum trade value of $50,000 each for orders placed between 5th May 2025 and 31st July 2025. Trades above $50,000 will incur brokerage charges. Standard CommSec brokerage charges apply for orders placed or amended outside this period. For CommSec standard brokerage charges, view the CommSec Financial Service Guide. No brokerage fee will be shown on the CommSec Confirmation Contract Note issued for applicable trades under this offer. This offer is not redeemable for cash and is not transferable.
CommSec Share Trading Terms and Conditions apply unless otherwise specified here. Applicants must be 18 years or over. We reserve the right to terminate this offer or amend these terms and conditions at any time without notice. For any queries on this offer, please contact us on 13 15 19.
The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. You can view the Share Trading Terms and Conditions, CommBank Transaction, Savings and Investment Account Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, CommSec Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about these products and services.
The Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) is issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia. ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945. This product is administered by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec), a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The target market for the CDIA can be found within the product’s Target Market Determination, available at commbank.com.au/tmd.
Themes have been created using filters which are reviewed periodically to ensure the theme is producing a relevant list of securities. The filters used only provide a narrow view of the factors that investors might consider when investing in securities. Securities identified in Themes are not a recommendation to buy or sell. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance. This information is general and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the information is suitable for you and your personal circumstances and, if necessary, seek appropriate independent financial and taxation advice.