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Commonwealth Bank will provide Emergency Assistance to customers and communities in North Queensland who may be impacted by Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.

Commonwealth Bank’s Retail Banking Services Group Executive, Angus Sullivan said: “Our thoughts are with those in Queensland who are affected by the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, and we are here to support our customers and employees. We are offering customers a range of tailored support options and our website has the most up-to-date branch and service information.”

“Thanks go to the hard-working emergency services teams who are helping communities needing assistance,” Mr Sullivan said.

CBA understands each customer will have different needs and encourages any customers affected to message us in the CommBank app, call our Emergency Assist on 1800 314 695 or visit us in branch when it is safe to do so. Business customers can also call 1800 314 695 or speak with their dedicated CommBank relationship manager.

Special arrangements are in place to provide support to Commonwealth Bank customers should they need it, and the CBA team is ready to assist them with any financial concerns or enquiries.

For more information on the support we're providing to impacted communities, visit: commbank.com.au/natural-disasters

CBA Emergency Assistance includes a range of support, including:

  • Customised payment arrangements for home loans, credit card, personal loan and some business loans.
  • Waiving fees and charges.
  • Temporary overdrafts, additional loans or emergency credit limit increases (subject to credit approval).
  • Waiving fees and notice periods for early access to Term Deposits.
  • Emergency accommodation may be available for customers who have taken out Home Insurance provided by Hollard, distributed by CommBank, subject to policy terms and conditions.
  • Helping direct claims enquiries for customers seeking support through their Home Insurance provided by Hollard, distributed by CommBank.
  • Loan restructuring for business customers and existing loans.
  • Waiving fees for temporary and damaged merchant EFTPOS terminals, as well as support with merchant terminal rental fees.

To access this support please either contact us via the CommBank app, on 1800 314 695 or visit us in branch, if it is safe to do so. Further information about our Emergency Assistance is available online at: commbank.com.au/emergencyassistance

For emergency help in storms, call the State Emergency Service on 132 500. Alternatively, visit Queensland state emergency service assistance. In a life-threatening emergency, call 000 (triple zero).

Go to CBA Newsroom for the latest news and announcements from Commonwealth Bank.

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