Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia's premier research universities, located in the capital, Canberra. Since its inception in 1946, it has consistently ranked among the top in areas such as scientific research, academic performance, student satisfaction and employment success. The school has 7 colleges, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in many disciplines. ANU graduates enjoy a very high employment rate, and many graduates have succeeded in government departments, international organizations and large enterprises.

7. Handling of various cards (mobile phone card, Bank cards etc.)

7.1 Bank card

In Australia, there are many large banks for you to choose from, such as Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac and NAB. After you arrive, you can choose one of them to open a bank account. You only need to bring your passport, student ID card and some cash, and you can complete the account opening operation at the bank's service desk. After opening a bank account, the bank will provide you with a bank card, which will be your main payment tool for living in Australia.

7.2 SSN application

(1) What is SSN

SSN (Social Security Number), known as TFN (Tax File Number) in Australia, is a unique identifier used in the Australian taxation system. Everyone working in Australia, including international students, needs a TFN.

(2) How to apply

In Australia, you can apply for a TFN online. Just fill in a simple form and provide some personal information such as passport number, date of birth and address in Australia. After applying, you will receive your TFN within 28 days.

(3) Give an example

Taking subclass 500 student visa students as an example, the following steps are usually required: For Australia, the corresponding student visa type is subclass 500. If you are in Australia on a subclass 500 student visa and intend to work the hours allowed, then you will need to apply for a TFN.

7.3 meal card application

(1) Overview

Most Australian universities, including Australian National University, all provide student dining services. If you live on campus, then your meals may already be included in your accommodation fee. If not, you have the option of purchasing a meal plan or purchasing food individually at the on-campus dining halls or cafes. In most cases, you can directly use your student card to pay without applying for a separate meal card.

I hope this article can help you better understand how to apply for various cards at the Australian National University. I wish you all the best in your new life in Australia!