The Commonwealth Bank tried charging for online transfers about six years ago. It caused such a public uproar that they made them free again. I suspect that it

The Commonwealth Bank tried charging for online transfers about six years ago. It caused such a public uproar that they made them free again. I suspect that it was a bait and switch attempt to phase out branch banking. I.e. make it free until everyone switches over then start charging fees. But it backfired.