How to Transfer Shares to Stake from Superhero or CommSec
ASX shares can be moved to Stake via a CHESS off-market transfer — no selling required, no capital gains triggered. Here's exactly how it works, what to do about US stocks, and the important step to take before you start.
Key takeaways
- ·ASX shares can be transferred to Stake via a CHESS off-market transfer — this is NOT a disposal event and does not trigger capital gains tax.
- ·The transfer typically takes 3–7 business days. Stake does not charge to receive transfers; check whether your sending broker charges an exit fee.
- ·US stock holdings cannot be directly transferred between Australian retail platforms — you'd need to sell, withdraw, and repurchase on Stake (which does trigger a CGT event).
- ·Open and verify your Stake account first. New users get a free US stock + $10 credit using referral code jaymem884 at sign-up — it cannot be applied retroactively.
- ·Your original cost base transfers with your shares and is preserved for all future CGT calculations.
Can you transfer shares directly to Stake?
It depends on whether you hold ASX shares or US stocks — the answer is different for each.
ASX holdings held under your HIN can be moved to Stake via a CHESS off-market transfer. No selling required, no CGT triggered. Stake's team coordinates the process.
Australian retail brokers don't support direct cross-platform transfers of international securities. Moving US holdings to Stake requires selling, withdrawing, and repurchasing — a CGT event.
Step-by-step: ASX CHESS transfer to Stake
Open and verify your Stake account
Sign up at hellostake.com (use the link below with referral code jaymem884 to claim your welcome bonus). Complete identity verification — you need your Australian driver's licence or passport. This takes 5–15 minutes. Your account must be fully verified before Stake can initiate a transfer.
Find your Holder Identification Number (HIN)
Your HIN is a unique 11-character identifier (starting with 'X') that links your ASX holdings to you in the CHESS system. Find it on your broker statements, in-app portfolio settings, or by contacting your current broker's support team. Every CHESS-sponsored broker — CommSec, Superhero, Pearler, SelfWealth — will have your HIN on file.
Contact Stake to initiate the transfer
Email support@hellostake.com or use in-app support to request a portfolio transfer. You'll need to provide: your full name, current broker, HIN, and a list of ASX holdings (ticker symbol and quantity) you want transferred. Stake's operations team will liaise directly with your current broker.
Wait 3–7 business days
The CHESS off-market transfer is processed through ASIC's clearing system. Most transfers complete within 5 business days, but allow up to 7 in case of any back-and-forth between brokers. You don't need to do anything during this period — Stake will email you updates.
Confirm your holdings in Stake
Once complete, your shares appear in the Stake ASX section with your original cost base intact. The transfer is NOT a disposal event — no CGT is triggered. From here you trade as normal on Stake at A$3 per trade, CHESS-sponsored.
What about US stocks?
If you currently hold US stocks through Superhero, CommSec International, or another Australian platform, you cannot transfer them directly to Stake. This isn't a Stake limitation — Australian retail brokers simply don't support cross-platform transfers of international securities.
The practical process for moving US holdings to Stake is:
- Sell your US positions at your current broker
- Convert proceeds back to AUD (if applicable) and withdraw to your bank account
- Open or fund your Stake Wall Street account
- Repurchase your desired US stocks on Stake at US$3 per trade
Tax consideration: Selling US stocks is a capital gains tax event. If your positions are in profit, you may owe CGT on the sale proceeds. Think through whether the savings from Stake's lower ongoing fees justify the upfront tax cost — especially if you're within 12 months of the 50% CGT discount threshold. See our US stock tax guide for the full breakdown.
Transfer costs: what each broker charges
| Sending broker | Stake receiving fee | Broker exit fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superhero | $0 | $0 | Superhero does not charge for outgoing CHESS transfers |
| CommSec | $0 | Varies | CommSec may charge a portfolio transfer fee — verify before initiating |
| Pearler | $0 | Varies | Check Pearler's current fee schedule |
| SelfWealth | $0 | Varies | Check SelfWealth's current fee schedule |
| nabtrade | $0 | Varies | Check nabtrade's current transfer fee schedule |
Verify current transfer fees directly with your sending broker before initiating. Fees can change without notice.
Step 1: Open your Stake account first
Before initiating any transfer, open and verify your Stake account. New users who sign up with referral code jaymem884 receive a free US stock (Nike, GoPro, or Dropbox) plus $10 trading credit — valid at sign-up only, not retroactively.
Open Stake Free — Use Code jaymem884Not financial advice. Verify transfer processes at hellostake.com/au/support before proceeding.
Frequently asked questions
A CHESS off-market transfer from Superhero to Stake typically takes 3–7 business days. Most transfers complete within 5 business days. The process involves Stake's operations team liaising with Superhero through the CHESS clearing system.