Bendigo Bank Superannuation
Types of Bendigo Bank accounts
Bendigo Bank offers three retirement-related products to choose from:
- Personal super available for individual employees
- Corporate super arranged by an employer for their employees
- Account-based pension converts superannuation into regular income payments for retirees and workers in the transition to retirement (TTR) stage
Bendigo Bank’s main personal super fund is called SmartStart Super. There are a lot of benefits available to Bendigo Bank members who have this account, including:
- Simple and convenient investment options
- Default or tailored insurance options
- Manage your account online
- Apply online in less than 10 minutes
- A wide range of managed pre-mixed, sector, and direct investment options
- Flexible contribution and benefit options
- Competitive fees and charges
- Financial advice available from a qualified professional
Eligibility to join Bendigo Bank superannuation
To sign up for a superannuation account with Bendigo Bank, you must be able to satisfy the following criteria:
- You must be an Australian resident
- You must be over 18 years of age
- You must be earning at least $450/month before tax from an employer
If you are under the age of 18, but earning more than $450/month before tax, you must be working more than 30 hours per week to qualify for a superannuation account.
How to join Bendigo Bank superannuation
If you satisfy all of the above eligibility criteria, then you can apply to join the Bendigo Bank SmartStart super fund. You can sign up for an Bendigo Bank super account by clicking on their products in Canstar’s superannuation comparison tables and then applying online.
You can also contact Bendigo Bank to register for super via phone (1300 236 344) or email (contactus@bendigoadelaide.com.au). You can also sign up for Bendigo Bank super at one of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank branches. Be sure to compare super funds on the Canstar website and check our choosing a super fund checklist before signing up for a particular superannuation account: