Does CommSec (Commonwealth Bank) accept US citizens abroad?
Broker headquartered in Australia. Website: https://www.commsec.com.au
Restricted International Shares Account official
CommSec's International Shares client guide warns that US citizens may not be able to open an International Shares Account, which is the CommSec product for trading US and other overseas shares. This entry doesn't cover the standard Australian shares account.
"If you are a U.S. citizen, or do not meet the eligibility criteria above, you may not be able to apply and open an International Shares Account successfully."
Applies in: 🇦🇺 Australia
Source: CommSec International Shares Client Guide (PDF) · Last confirmed 2026-10-19
By country
| Country | Product | Status | Note & source | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | International Shares Account | Restricted | CommSec's International Shares client guide warns that US citizens may not be able to open an International Shares Account, which is the CommSec product for trading US and other overseas shares. This entry doesn't cover the standard Australian shares account. official Source: CommSec International Shares Client Guide (PDF) | 2026-10-19 |