If you hold National Australia Bank shares (ASX: NAB) and you’re ready to sell, Unbroker makes it straightforward.
We’re built for one-off transactions — especially issuer-sponsored holdings — so you can move from “holding statement in a drawer” to a clean, compliant sale without the usual account setup and platform headache.
Our process is simple, guided, and designed for everyday holders, estates, trusts, SMSFs and companies.
About NAB holdings (and why people sell)
National Australia Bank (NAB) is one of Australia’s best-known listed companies and a long-term cornerstone holding for many retail investors. NAB is Australia’s largest business bank, supporting small, medium and large businesses alongside its broader consumer and institutional banking services.
It’s common to see NAB parcels that have been held for years, passed through family, included in an estate, or retained from older investing habits where people bought shares directly through the registry rather than through an ongoing trading account. With major banks in particular, we often see older holdings that sit quietly until a life event, estate matter, or admin clean-up triggers a decision to finalise a sale.
If your NAB shares are issuer-sponsored, they’re held on the issuer-sponsored subregister maintained by the company’s registry. For NAB, the share registry is Computershare.
Issuer-sponsored NAB shares (SRN)
Issuer-sponsored shares are identified by an SRN and are administered by the registry rather than a broker’s CHESS account. Each issuer-sponsored holding has its own unique SRN (so your NAB SRN is different from any other company’s SRN you might hold).
This structure is common for long-term retail parcels, employee-related allocations, historical purchases, and holdings that haven’t been actively traded in years. If you’re sitting on NAB shares you simply want to sell and finalise, Unbroker is designed for exactly that kind of moment.
How Unbroker helps you sell your NAB holdings
Unbroker is an Australian share sale service purpose-built for one-off transactions. You tell us what you want to sell, we guide you through the required identity and authority checks, and we handle the trade execution securely and efficiently.
Because we specialise in issuer-sponsored sales, we work with the relevant registry workflows and licensed market participants to complete the necessary transfer and sell your NAB shares on-market under our licence. Where timing matters, same-day sale and settlement may be available once your documentation is approved.
Your sale proceeds are paid to a bank account in the name of the registered shareholder, trustee, company, or estate — keeping the process clean and compliant.
Common NAB sale scenarios we see
Most NAB clients coming through Unbroker fall into one of a few buckets: long-term retail holders who want a clean exit, executors and family members finalising an estate, and professional advisers managing one-off disposals for clients who don’t want to open or reactivate a platform for a single sale.
The goal is usually the same: do it once, do it properly, and be done.
What you need before selling
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Your SRN holding details — you can find this on a recent holding or dividend statement.
Issuer‑sponsored shares held on an SRN usually start with the letter “I”.
If you have a statement but can’t see your SRN listed, we may still be able to help you sell your shares. You can start the process here.
Important: We cannot assist with CHESS‑sponsored holdings (HIN starting with “X”). You’ll need to contact your broker to sell those. -
Proof of identity — certified ID documents (passport, driver’s licence, etc.), per Australian 100‑point ID requirements.
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Bank account details — must be in the name of the registered shareholder (or the correct legal entity if it’s a trust, company, SMSF or estate).
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If relevant: documentation for joint holdings, trusts, estates, or power‑of‑attorney arrangements — Unbroker supports those too.
Ready to sell your NAB shares?
If you’re holding NAB shares you no longer need — whether it’s a single legacy parcel or part of a more complex structure — Unbroker is built to make the sale simple, fast and compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — if your shares are issuer-sponsored and registered in your personal name, you can sell them online without opening a trading account. For more information, click here.
Yes — shares registered in joint names can be sold online through Unbroker, as long as both shareholders complete the ID verification process. For more information on how to sell your joint holdings, click here.
100 points of ID is a document-based identity check used in Australia. You’ll need to provide certified copies of documents—like a passport, licence, or utility bill—that add up to 100 points. For more information on 100 points of ID click here.
If your shares are issuer-sponsored and you have the SRN, you can sell them quickly online using Unbroker—no trading account required. To learn more about selling issuer-sponsored shares in Australia, click here.
Yes — if your shares are issuer-sponsored, you can sell them online through Unbroker without opening a trading account or using a full-service broker. For a quick guide to selling shares with Unbroker, click here.
Yes — if you're acting under a valid Power of Attorney, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker by providing the required documents and ID. To find out what’s required when selling shares under a Power of Attorney, click here.
An SRN identifies shares held directly with a share registry, while a HIN is used for shares held through a broker. Unbroker can only sell shares registered with an SRN. To learn more about the difference between an SRN and a HIN, click here.
Yes — if you’re acting as an executor or legal representative for an Estate, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker by providing the required estate documents and ID. For more information on selling shares belonging to an estate, click here.
That’s fine — both shareholders can authorise the funds to be paid into one person's account using a signed authority form provided by Unbroker.
A one-off share sale lets you sell issuer-sponsored shares without opening a trading account or using a full-service broker — perfect for casual or one-time sellers.
Unbroker specialises in one-off share sales — no trading account, no upsells, and no ongoing fees. We're built for people who just want to sell and move on. For a detailed comparison, click here.
Most share sales settle within one to three business days — including ID verification, trade execution, and payment. Unbroker offers same-day sale and settlement, enabling you to receive your funds one business day after the sale. For more information on sales and settlement timelines, click here.
Yes — if you have your SRN and ID, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker without logging into the registry. Click here for more information.
Yes — if the shares are registered in the company’s name, they can be sold through Unbroker with the proper documentation and ASIC verification. Click here to see our full guide on selling shares held company.
Yes — if the shares are registered in the name of your trust or SMSF, you can sell them through Unbroker by providing the deed, trustees ID and any supporting documents. To learn more, see our full guide on selling shares held by a family trust or SMSF here.
Yes — if your ESS shares are issuer-sponsored and registered in your name, you can sell them through Unbroker without needing a trading account. For more information on selling shares from an ESS, click here.
Yes — as an overseas resident, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker by posting original certified ID. For more information on our international ID requirements, click here.
We’re required by law to verify the identity of each registered shareholder before processing a sale — it helps prevent fraud and ensures compliance with ASIC and anti-money laundering regulations. For more information on ID verification, click here.
Your SRN is usually found on a holding statement or letter from the share registry — it’s required to sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker. For more information about what an SRN is, click here.
Yes, it’s still possible to sell shares if you can’t find your SRN. In many cases, Unbroker can retrieve your SRN for you and handle the sale process without needing to contact the registry. For more information, click here.
Yes — as long as you're using a licensed and compliant provider like Unbroker. We verify all sales, protect your information, and never ask for upfront payments. For more details on how Unbroker keeps your transactions secure, click here.
Yes — as a parent or legal guardian, you can authorise the sale of shares held by a minor by providing certified ID and signing an authority form.
Yes — as long as your IPO shares are issuer-sponsored and no longer subject to escrow, you can sell them through Unbroker without needing a trading account. To get started today, click here.
If you’ve lost your holding statement, you’ll need to contact the share registry to request a replacement. Once you have your SRN, you can sell your shares through Unbroker.
Yes — as long as you can provide certified evidence of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or name change certificate), Unbroker can help process your share sale. For more information, see our full guide on selling shares when your name has changed here.
Funds are paid one business day after settlement.
Depending on whether you choose Same Day Sale & Settlement or Standard settlement, you’ll receive your money within 1–3 business days. For more information, click here.
Yes — you don’t need a TFN to sell your shares through Unbroker.
However, if no TFN is recorded on your shareholding, the registry may withhold tax from any dividends you’ve received. This doesn’t affect the sale itself.
If the shareholder can’t sign, someone else may be authorised to act under a valid Power of Attorney or court order. We’ll need certified documents confirming their authority before we can proceed. To find out what’s required when selling shares under a Power of Attorney, click here.
Yes — shares registered with an account designation can be sold through Unbroker, provided the authorised person completes the required verification process. Click here to learn how the process works.
