Product details
Christmas may be the most magical time of year but it can also be the most expensive. To help take the financial stress out of the festive season, you can open a Christmas Club Account with AWA Alliance Bank. This special-purpose savings account allows you to put money aside throughout the year and earn 0.25% p.a. interest on your balance.
You can only withdraw funds from the account between 1 November and 31 December each year which remove any temptation to dip into your savings and spend all your money before the holidays arrive.
- Product Name
- AWA Alliance Bank Christmas Club Account
- Maximum Variable Rate
- 0.25% p.a.
- Standard Variable Rate
- 0.25% p.a.
- Bonus Variable Rate
- 0.00% p.a.
- Monthly Fee
- $0
- Minimum Opening Deposit
- $1
- Minimum monthly deposit for bonus interest rate
- $0
- Internet Banking
- Yes
- Phone Banking
- Yes
- Maximum Age Requirement
- 18
What are the features of the AWA Alliance Bank Christmas Club Account?
Interest rate of 0.25%
The AWA Alliance Bank Christmas Club Account pays a variable interest rate of 0.25% p.a. on your account balance. Note this is a variable rate and can change at any time according to the official cash rate.
Interest calculated daily
Interest is calculated on your daily balance and credited to your account on November 30 each year.
Depositing funds
You can transfer lump sum amounts into your Christmas Club Account whenever you wish, or you can set up a payroll deduction or periodical payment to automate your savings plan.
No access throughout the year
To prevent you accessing your savings before the holiday season arrives, you are unable to withdraw funds from your Christmas Club Account for most of the year.
Withdrawals available in November and December
You can only withdraw funds from your account during the period from 1 November to 31 December. This ensures that you have money on hand when you need it to cope with the extra expenses and financial pressure of Christmas shopping. You have the freedom to withdraw from the account as many times as you want during November and December, or you can have the entire balance transferred to another account.
No account-keeping fees
There are no monthly service fees attached to the Christmas Club Account.
Automatic renewal
The Christmas Club Account is automatically renewed at the start of each year to help you resume saving for the next festive season. If you have set up a payroll deduction or periodical payment into your account, this will continue in the year ahead.
Pros
- Internet and phone banking is available
- $0 account keeping fees
- Minimum opening balance $1
Cons
- No access to fund throughout the year
What you need to know before applying
If you think the AWA Alliance Bank Christmas Club Account could be the perfect account to help you reduce the financial stress of the holiday season, click one of the “Apply now” links on this page. This will securely redirect you to the AWA Alliance Bank website where you can read full details about the account and find more information on how to apply.
Application options
- In person. Visit your nearest AWA Alliance Bank for personalised, face-to-face advice about how to open a Christmas Club Account. There are branches in Geelong and Portland in Victoria, or Mandurah in Western Australia.
- Online. Complete an online enquiry form with your full name, phone number and email address, preferred contact time and information about your account needs.
Documentation needed
New customers will need to provide a valid form of photo ID, such as a driver’s licence or passport, when signing up for an account.
Eligibility criteria
- Minimum age. You need to be at least 18 years of age to open an AWA Alliance Bank Christmas Club Account.
- Residency requirements. This account is available to Australian residents only.
- Access requirements. You will not be able to withdraw any funds from your Christmas Club Account for 10 months of the year; you can only access your money during November and December.
If you’re searching for a bank account that can help you cope with the financial stress that Christmas brings every year, the AWA Alliance Bank Christmas Club Account could be a good choice for you. However, compare it with other similar savings products to make sure you find an account that perfectly suits your financial needs.
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