Why choose CommBank to fund your travel?

Peace of mind

With a 15 minute application and decision in 60 seconds, spend less time on applying and more planning your holiday.

Book your dream holiday today

Apply today, book today with same day funding (if eligible).^

Travel on your terms

A variety of flexible loan options and rates tailored to you.

Helping over 15,000 Australians fund their dream escapes every year

Personal loans for travel

Secure your travel dreams sooner with a CommBank personal loan.

A CommBank travel loan can help you:

  • See the world: Career break travel, world tours, gap years
  • Celebrate: Bachelor/bachelorettes trips, weddings, honeymoons
  • Emergencies: Added peace of mind when life happens while travelling
  • We’ve got you covered: Flights, accommodation, experiences etc.

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Your travel journey

1. Plan

Map out your travel plans, itinerary, goals and expectations

2. Browse

Shop around for flights and accommodation. Consider promotions, packages, peak travel periods etc.

3. Budget

Consider all costs involved, such as exchange rates, visas and insurance, so you’re not caught off guard (check how much you can borrow).

4. Apply & fly

Once you’ve found the right personal loan option for you, you can apply online.

Apply online

Choose a personal loan that suits your travel needs

Fixed Rate Loan

Features
  • Fixed interest rate and repayments for the term of the loan
  • Make up to $1,000 in extra repayments per year without a fee1
  • Borrow from $4,000 to $50,000
Rates
  • Interest rates: 8.50% p.a.2 to 20.50% p.a. (comparison rate: 9.89% p.a. to 21.79% p.a.)
  • Representative rate: 16.00%3 p.a. (comparison rate: 17.32% p.a.)
Fees
  • $250 establishment fee
  • $15 monthly loan service fee
  • Other fees may apply, e.g. early repayment fee. See more

Variable Rate Loan

Features
  • Flexibility to make extra repayments without a fee
  • Redraw available funds through your redraw facility
  • Borrow from $4,000 to $50,000
Rates
  • Interest rates: 8.50%2 p.a. to 20.50% p.a. (comparison rate: 9.89% p.a. to 21.79% p.a.)
  • Representative rate: 16.00%3 p.a. (comparison rate: 17.32% p.a.)

Fees

  • $250 establishment fee
  • $15 monthly loan service fee
  • Other fees may apply, e.g. late payment fee. See more

Secured Personal Loan

Features
  • You can typically pay a lower rate by using your current car or the car you’re buying as security
  • Make up to $1,000 in extra repayments per year without a fee
  • Borrow from $4,000 to $100,000
Rates
  • Interest rates: 6.99%2 p.a. to 13.49% p.a. (comparison rate: 8.40% p.a. to 14.83% p.a.)
  • Representative rate: 8.99%3 p.a. (comparison rate: 10.38% p.a.)

Fees

  • $250 establishment fee
  • $15 monthly loan service fee
  • Other fees may apply, e.g. early repayment fee. See more

Are you eligible?

How to apply for a personal loan for travel

Apply online

Apply online. It will take about 15 minutes and we’ll ask you some details.

Response

After you submit, we’ll give you a response in 60 seconds.

Contract        

If approved, we’ll send you a contract to accept once you’re happy with the terms.

Verify

We may ask you for some additional documents.

Things you should know

  • This guide doesn’t consider your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before basing any decisions on this information please:

    • Consider its appropriateness to your circumstances.
    • Consider obtaining professional advice specific to your needs, including financial, taxation and legal advice.

    1 Additional repayments made on a Fixed Rate Loan are not available to be redrawn. View the Personal Loan Terms and Conditions.

    Your interest rate is based on a number of factors, including the information you provide and our assessment of your application. We'll confirm your interest rate in your loan offer document.

    Unsecured Fixed Rate Personal Loan interest rate ranges and the representative rate are set out below. Comparison rates and examples are based on a $30,000 unsecured fixed rate loan over five years:

    • Interest rates range from 8.50%2 p.a. to 20.50% p.a. (comparison rate from 9.89% p.a. to 21.79% p.a.). The estimated total amount payable including fees is between $38,080 and $49,341
    • The representative rate is 16.00%3 p.a. (17.32% p.a. comparison Rate), based on this representative rate the estimated total amount payable including fees is $44,923

    Unsecured Variable Rate Personal Loan interest rate ranges and the representative rate are set out below. Comparison rates and examples are based on a $30,000 unsecured variable rate loan over 5 years:

    • Interest rates range from 8.50%2 p.a. to 20.50% p.a. (comparison rate from 9.89% p.a. to 21.79% p.a.). The estimated total amount payable including fees is between $38,080 and $49,341
    • The representative rate is 16.00%3 p.a. (17.32% p.a. comparison Rate), based on this representative rate the estimated total amount payable including fees is $44,923

    Secured Personal Loan interest rate ranges and the representative rates are set out below. Comparison rates and examples are based on a $30,000 secured loan over 5 years:

    • Interest rates range from 6.99%2 p.a. to 13.49% p.a. (comparison rate from 8.40% p.a. to 14.83% p.a.). The estimated total amount payable including fees is between $36,784 and $42,558
    • The representative rate is 8.99%3 p.a. (10.38% p.a. comparison rate), based on this representative rate the estimated total amount payable including fees is $38,506

    2 Interest rates at the lower end of our range, for example 8.50%/8.50%/6.99% p.a. (comparison rate 9.89%/9.89%/8.40% p.a.), may be offered to customers with an excellent credit history.

    An excellent credit history is determined by, among other things, paying your bills and making loan repayments on or ahead of time, being disciplined with your credit applications, and not overextending yourself financially.

    Actions which can negatively impact your credit history include missing bill or loan repayments, defaulting on your credit facility, or making a large number of credit applications in a short period of time. You can find out more about how your credit score is calculated and tips for improving your credit score at our Credit Score Information Hub.

    3 At least half of our customers will receive the representative rate or lower. It may not be the actual rate you receive.

    Your interest rate may be different and is based on a number of factors, including your credit history, the information you provide and our assessment of your application. We'll confirm your interest rate upon submission of your application.

    ^ You may be eligible for same-day funding if you’re approved, accept your contract and complete verification by 4pm Monday to Friday (Sydney/Melbourne time). Subject to credit checks and assessment of your financial situation. Unavailable if an application is incomplete or needs to be referred for a more detailed review by a lending specialist, or if required documentation isn’t provided, and subject to system availability.

    WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan.

    Applications for finance are subject to the Bank’s normal credit approval. View the Personal Loan Terms and Conditions. Full terms and conditions will be included in our loan offer. Fees and charges payable. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian credit licence 234945.