Opening & Managing Your Account.

How do I open an investment account?

  • Online
  • Offline

Visit our website and click Open an Account.

You’ll be taken to our secure online application form just follow the steps to complete your application.

What you’ll need:

  • To be at least 18 years of age
  • 5–10 minutes to complete the application
  • Access to a mobile device
  • Australian residency
  • A valid Australian Driver’s Licence or Passport

As part of the process, you’ll be asked to verify your identity by submitting your ID through a secure digital verification service.

How do I open an account offline using paper forms?

To open an account offline, please complete the New Investment Application Form, along with the Investor Acknowledgement Statement and Identity Verification Form.

If you are a first-time investor, your identification must be certified by one of the authorised certifiers listed on page 2 of the Identity Verification Form.

Once completed, please send the original forms to us either by post or deliver them in person.

However, if you are still confused about the entire process, don’t worry.

Can I open an account if I don’t have an Australian passport or Driver’s Licence?

People with foreign passports and driver’s licences can open an investment account using the paper form (offline).

To open an account offline, please complete the New Investment Application Form, along with the Investor Acknowledgement Statement and Identity Verification Form.

If you are a first-time investor, your identification must be certified by one of the authorised certifiers listed on page 2 of the Identity Verification Form.

Can I open an account if I am on a long-term visa?

If you have an Australian driver’s licence, you can complete the application online. (please refer to Q1)

To open an account offline, please complete the New Investment Application Form, along with the Investor Acknowledgement Statement and Identity Verification Form.

If you are a first-time investor, your identification must be certified by one of the authorised certifiers listed on page 2 of the Identity Verification Form.

Does UC Invest use cash/cheques?

How can I add funds to my 31-day notice account?

  • If Telephone Transfer Service (TTS) is not activated on your account:
    You’ll need to complete an Additional Investment Form and either email it to us or bring it in person. Once received, we’ll process the request for you.

How can I add funds to my Fixed Term Investment?

  • If Telephone Transfer Service (TTS) is not activated on your account:
    You’ll need to complete an Additional Investment Form and either email it to us or bring it in person. Once received, we’ll process the request for you.

What is Telephone Transfer Service (TTS) and how can I get it?

Telephone Transfer Service (TTS) is a staff assisted transfer service designed to allow you to manage your investments simply and quickly over the phone.

As this is not an automatic phone service, the TTS is only available during our office hours.

You can opt for TTS service in the New Investment Application Form or by completing an Account Access / Change of Details Form.