Debit Cards compared for September

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St.George Complete Freedom
	St.George Internet and Phone Banking (including Bpay®) Over 2,800 St.George, Westpac and BankSA branded ATMs EFTPOS direct debits and credits
St.George Express Freedom
	Unlimited transactions* through St.George Internet and Phone Banking (including BPAY) Over 2,800 St.George, Westpac and BankSA ATMs. EFTPOS
St.George Bank Visa Debit Card
	Keep control of what you spend by paying for purchases directly from your own bank account Shop securely with your own money, online, at home, over the phone or overseas wherever Visa is accepted Convenience and global acceptance of Visa debit at 24 million outlets
ANZ Access Advantage with Visa Debit
	Unlimited everyday ANZ Transactions for a monthly account service fee for $5 The only time you’ll incur additional ANZ fees on your account is if you transact overseas, try or do overdraw your account. Plus you can enjoy the convenience of the worldwide Visa network, which allows you to shop online, overseas and over the phone.

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