Comparison

Bank First App vs ANZ Transactive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bank First App

Manage your bank accounts securely on the go. Transfer funds instantly, pay bills, track savings goals, and manage your cards. Access transaction history, update contact details, and customize your banking experience.

Highlights
  • Secure login with biometrics
  • Instant money transfers (Osko)
  • Bill payments (BPAY)
  • Savings goal tracking
  • Card management (lock, unlock, replace)
  • Transaction history
  • Account nickname customization
Features
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Features include: • Quick and secure access with a PIN, pattern, Touch ID or Face ID. • Transfer money instantly using Osko. • Make one-off or set up recurring payments and pay bills via BPAY. • Manage your payees and two-to-sign payments. • Manage your daily transfer limits across Osko, BPAY and external transfers. • Share your bank account details and let others know you’ve paid them via SMS or email. • View interest rates for your savings, term deposit and loan accounts. • Update your contact details. • Manage your finances and settings via the profile menu. • Create nicknames for all your accounts. • Let us know if you’re travelling overseas. • Set a savings goal and track your progress. • See full transaction history (up to 18 months). • Set a quick balance for your favourite account which can be viewed before logging in. • View all our latest product information. • Access tools and calculators to help you manage your money. • Customise your home screen. • Manage your card for Australian and/or international transactions. • Change the PIN on your Bank First cards. • Lock, unlock your Bank First card and order a replacement. • Replace lost or stolen cards directly from the app. Things you should know: • This app is available for Bank First Members only. • Mobile data downloading or internet usage charges may apply, check with your internet service providers or your mobile phone service provider. • Whilst we endeavour to, the app is not compatible with all devices and operating systems. • To view our full terms and conditions visit bankfirst.com.au/help/internet-banking-terms-and-conditions We collect anonymous information on how you utilise the application to perform statistical analysis of aggregate user behaviour. We do not collect personal information about you. By installing this app you are giving your consent.

About

ANZ Transactive

Access corporate banking features for payments and trade on the go. Manage cash, view transactions, and approve requests securely with multi-factor authentication and biometric login.

Highlights
  • Secure multi-factor authentication
  • Real-time account balance viewing
  • Transaction history and details
  • Approve/reject transactions
  • Dynamic FX rates
  • Biometric login (Touch/Face ID)
Read full description

The ANZ Transactive – Global mobile app is a corporate mobile banking solution allowing clients access to the payments and trade functionality within ANZ Transactive – Global. The Mobile app offers a simple, convenient and secure mobile banking experience, allowing greater visibility and control of your core cash management and trade activities across Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia and the Pacific. Compatible with iPhone* and iPad* mobile digital devices, ANZ Transactive – Global provides a range of features: • Utilise the same security credentials and permissions as your web-based ANZ Transactive – Global solution • Transact securely with multi-factor authentication technology combined with lock-out and time-out safeguards • View real-time account balances • View current and prior day account transactions • View Transaction details (Payments/Receivables), including funding and beneficiary/payer details, amounts, value date and audit history • View Loan facilities, including loan summary details, interest cycles and fees • View Commercial Cards, including Billing Entity details, Card/Transaction details • Approve and reject transactions (Payments/Receivables/Trade Instruments) • Obtain a dynamic FX rate for cross currency payments • View the status of Payments (including International Payment Tracking), Receivables and Trade transactions for up to 30 days • Use biometric technology to access the app via Touch/Face ID for iOS • For Australia User that requires operator assistance, user can be digitally identified and verified through ‘Contact Us’ feature ANZ Transactive - Global is provided in Australia, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu and Vietnam by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ACN 005 357 522) (“ANZ”) and not Apple Inc. Some product features may not be available in all countries * iPhone and iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Screenshots

Bank First App4 screens
ANZ Transactive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ANZ Transactive at 23% against Bank First App's 8%. Bank First App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bank First App ships an update every 5 months, ANZ Transactive every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bank First App versus ANZ Transactive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBank First AppANZ Transactive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews23.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictoria Teachers LimitedANZ Banking Group Limited

Customer experience

Bank First App

Written reviews75 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative81.3%

ANZ Transactive

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

Bugs and requests

Bank First App

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App freezes frequently
  • App unavailable for hours
  • Locked out of app
  • App won't open after update
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  • Self-promoting ads cannot be turned off
  • Cannot filter transaction types
  • Spinning animation on screen transitions
  • NPP Osko disappeared
  • Update forces browser version for landscape on iPad
  • Touch ID/Face ID not working
  • PIN errors after session timeout
  • Quick balance setup glitches
  • Token not accepted/invalid
  • Numeric-only keypad for password
  • Cannot see typing during transfers
  • Face ID update reverts to PIN entry, then crashes

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to nickname/rename accounts
  • Ability to reorder accounts
  • Hide own accounts from screen
  • Download statements as PDF
  • View amount to clear credit card balance
Show 5 more
  • Dark mode option
  • More detailed transaction info on click
  • Beta testing before release
  • Remove self-promoting ads
  • Allow users to rearrange accounts

ANZ Transactive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bank First App

No in-app purchases

None

ANZ Transactive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bank First App free?
Bank First App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ANZ Transactive free?
ANZ Transactive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bank First App or ANZ Transactive have ads?
Neither Bank First App nor ANZ Transactive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bank First App or ANZ Transactive?
Bank First App ships an update every 5 months, and ANZ Transactive every 3 months. Most recently, Bank First App was updated on November 2, 2026 and ANZ Transactive on November 2, 2026.

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