AccountsAll devicesLast reviewed 24 Oct 2026
Turn on extra security for your bank
Most Australian banks offer app approvals or security codes — make sure yours are switched on.
Every bank is a little different, but the ideas are the same.
Steps
- Open your bank's official app (download it only from the App Store or Google Play).
- Look for Settings, Security or Profile.
- Turn on: app approvals / NetCode / secure code, notifications for every payment, and face or fingerprint login.
- Set a daily payment limit that suits you.
Remember
- Your bank will never ask you to move money to a "safe account".
- Your bank will never ask for your password or a security code over the phone.
- If in doubt, call the number on the back of your card.