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What is it?

Bank account verification is an easy online way to help confirm your identity. It checks your name against information from your Australian bank account and, where required, a supporting identity document.

It may be an alternative to providing certain identity documents or completing manual forms, depending on the service you’re accessing and your circumstances.

You may be able to use bank account verification when applying for services such as a birth certificate or a work or volunteering check through Service Victoria. Eligibility requirements vary by service.

Smiling woman holding a smartphone and folders, representing bank account verification process outdoors. Smiling woman holding a smartphone and folders, representing bank account verification process outdoors.

How does it work?

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Check your eligiblity

You will need a supporting document such as a valid Australian visa and a foreign passport or a drive licence (see below).

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Log in to your Australian bank

Choose the account you want to share.

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Give consent

See exactly what’s shared. Cancel any time.

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Match details

Your bank account name is checked against your identity document.

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Data deleted

Your shared data is deleted within 24 hours.

When can I use it?

Get a Victorian birth certificate

Apply for a birth certificate

If you cannot provide your birth certificate or Australian passport when applying to get a birth certificate, you can use bank account verification together with a current Australian drivers’ licence to verify your identity online.

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Apply for work and volunteering checks through Service Victoria

Choose bank account verification when applying for work and volunteering checks.

You must have a valid Australian Visa linked to your foreign passport and be in Australia when you complete verification.

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Verify once and save time

Complete identity verification now and use it anytime later. This means you don’t have to prove it’s you every time you use our services.

Frequently asked questions

Most Australian bank accounts and credit cards may be supported. We recommend choosing an account that’s been open for at least 3 months and is regularly used in Australia.

No. You connect securely to your bank through the online verification process – no pictures or scans are needed.

More than 100 banks and credit unions, including all major Australian banks.

No. Your account balance, transactions, or password are not shared.

No. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Instructions on how to do this will be emailed to you after verification.

Yes, as long as your legal name is on the account.

Adatree provides secure banking connection technology used for this service. The connection operates under Australia’s Consumer Data Right laws.