An extra layer of security to protect your money

Over the next few months we will be rolling out this feature to NetBank customers who also use the CommBank app. If you haven’t heard from us already, you’ll get a communication confirming when we’ve switched it on for you.

Once live, whenever you log on to NetBank, you’ll be asked to confirm if it was you via the CommBank app. This will help prevent anyone else from accessing your digital banking, even if they have your password.

You'll also be notified anytime someone else tries to log on to your NetBank. You can instantly deny their attempt by selecting "No, it wasn't me" and then reset your password which can help to secure your account.

Logging on to NetBank

Screen: NetBank logon

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Log on to NetBank with your Client Number and Password.

Screen: "Confirm this logon with the CommBank app"

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If you have the CommBank app setup, you’ll be prompted to confirm your logon in the app.

Screen: "Security alert push notification: Did you try to log on to NetBank"

3a

We’ll send a push notification to your mobile device with details of your logon, tap it to open the app.

CommBank app notification: "Did you try to log on to NetBank?"

3b

If you don’t receive the push notification, open the app and click on the message asking you to confirm your logon.

Screen: "Confirm it's you - Yes or No"

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Check the logon details and select "Yes, this was me" if it was you to complete your verification.

Screen: "Logging you on to NetBank"

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We’ll confirm that the verification has been completed and you can now log on to NetBank.

Unknown logon attempts

Screen: "Security alert push notification: Did you try to log on to NetBank"

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We’ll notify you in the CommBank app whenever someone tries to log on to your NetBank account.

Screen: "Review if it was you" - select No if unknown

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If this wasn’t you, be sure to decline the logon attempt with ‘No, it wasn’t me’.

3

The logon attempt will be blocked, and we recommend you change your password to help prevent any risk to your account.

Ways to stay safe

Get the CommBank app

Experience more secure everyday banking and ways to contact us securely with the CommBank app.

Turn on push notifications

We’ll notify you every time someone tries to log on to your NetBank digital banking and to confirm your identity when you log on to NetBank. To turn on push notifications, go to your phone settings, tap Notifications, scroll down to CommBank and slide the toggle to on.

Change your password often

Frequently changing your password is good practice to help prevent scammers from accessing your accounts and to stay safe online.

FAQs

Multi-factor authentication is an extra layer of defence for your NetBank login. Instead of just asking for your password, we verify it’s you via the CommBank app. This allows us to confirm your identity and helps prevent fraudsters from logging on to your banking.

We’re introducing multi-factor authentication as an additional security measure when you do your banking in NetBank. Over the next few months, we will roll this out to all NetBank customers who also use the CommBank app.

If you haven’t heard from us already, you’ll get a communication confirming when we’ve switched it on for you.

If you lose your phone, you can re-download the app onto a new phone, compatible tablet or device. You'll need to receive a Netcode SMS to setup your app on your new device, so if your phone number has changed, you'll need to contact us and let us know before you can get started. If this isn't an option or you can’t access the app, please contact us to confirm your identity and get help logging on.

If your lost phone, tablet or device had a digital wallet you can deregister your CommBank card(s) using the CommBank app on your new device. Tap Cards, then Go to card settings, tap Review digital wallets, where you will be able to remove any digital wallets from old devices or ones you don’t recognise by tapping delete

To help protect you, multi-factor authentication is mandatory for NetBank logon. Alternatively you can use your CommBank app for most of your everyday banking. If you have any issues or wish to discuss alternative logon options, please contact us.

You can make sure your notifications are turned on by finding notifications/notification centre in your phone's settings, locate the CommBank app and slide the toggle to 'on'.  If you're having issues you can open the app and find the notification on the home page, or message us if you cannot locate it.

If you've received a communication saying NetBank multi-factor authentication is live on your account, however it’s not working as expected:

  1. Check you’ve downloaded the latest version of the CommBank app from the App Store or Google Play, and
  2. Make sure you’ve logged into the CommBank app at least once in the last 24 hours.

If you’re still having trouble, contact us

If you receive a CommBank app logon notification that you don’t recognise, select “No, it wasn’t” when prompted in the CommBank app and we'll block that NetBank logon attempt. We will then help you change your NetBank password to help secure your banking. 

You’ll still use NetCode to approve certain transactions, our new multi-factor authentication security feature is just for logging on to NetBank. Make sure you have push notifications turned on in your CommBank app and your device to receive both.

No, your CommBank app has additional security features such as the option to set up Face ID or fingerprint to log on.

Things you should know

The CommBank app is free to download however your mobile network provider charges you for accessing data on your phone. The CommBank app is available on Android and iOS operating systems (minimum operating system version requirements may apply). Learn more at commbank.com.au/app