CommSec: facts and offers
Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
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Key facts
- Stock trade fee
- A$19.95 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Markets
- Stocks, ETFs (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Regulators
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Australian Financial Services Licence), ASX Limited (Market Participant); ASX Clear (Clearing Participant); ASX Settlement (Settlement Participant) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- Website, Mobile apps (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Account types
- Joint, Corporate (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Australia (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 1995 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Mobile app
- Audience
- Beginners, Experienced traders
- Official website
- commsec.com.au
Robo-advisors
- Regulators
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Australian Financial Services Licence), ASX Limited (Market Participant); ASX Clear (Clearing Participant); ASX Settlement (Settlement Participant) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Account types
- Joint, Corporate (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Portfolio types
- ETF, Cash (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Australia (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 1995 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Which regulators oversee CommSec?+
CommSec is overseen by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Australian Financial Services Licence), ASX Limited (Market Participant); ASX Clear (Clearing Participant); ASX Settlement (Settlement Participant). (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Which platforms does CommSec support?+
CommSec supports Website, Mobile apps. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
What account types does CommSec offer?+
CommSec offers these account types: Joint, Corporate. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Which company operates CommSec?+
CommSec is operated by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is CommSec based?+
CommSec is based in Australia. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was CommSec founded?+
CommSec was founded in 1995. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
How can I contact CommSec support?+
CommSec offers support through Phone, Help-centre. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CommSec checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“The brokerage arm started operations in 1995 and launched its share trading website in 1997.”
- commsec.com.au checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Markets
“whether you're a beginner seeking simplicity or an investor craving in-depth market insights”
- commsec.com.au/features/important-information.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Regulators
“CommSec's registered office is Commonwealth Bank Place South, Level 1, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW 2000”
- commsec.com.au/support/contact-us.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Call 13 15 19 within Australia”
- commsec.com.au/support/rates-and-fees.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Platforms, Stock trade fee
“Trade online (via website, mobile apps or other platforms)”
- commsec.com.au/why-join-commsec/Sign-up-to-CommSec.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Account types, Portfolio types
“Open a Joint, Trust or Company account to invest in Aussie shares.”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 28, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Minimum deposit, Account fee, Inactivity fee, Investor protection, Retail accounts that lose money.
