ANZ vs CommBank bank accounts
We've compared the bank accounts, savings accounts and term deposits offered by both Commonwealth Bank and ANZ.
Key takeaways
- CommBank waives its $4 account fee for under-30s or $2,000 deposits, while ANZ requires $2,000 to waive $5.
- CommBank Goal Saver pays a 5.15% p.a. bonus rate on $0.01 monthly deposits, beating ANZ Progress Saver's 3.99% p.a.
- CommBank NetBank Saver offers a 5.5% p.a. introductory rate for 5 months, whereas ANZ Online Saver lists no bonus.
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The CommBank Smart Access Account will waive the $4 monthly account fee if you're under 30 or deposit at least $2,000 each month. The ANZ Access Advantage Account will waive the $5 monthly account fee if you deposit $2,000 a month.
Both banks also offer special transaction accounts for pensioners and retirees, including the ANZ Pensioner Advantage Account and the CommBank Pensioner Security Account.
ANZ also offers ANZ Plus, which is another everyday account and savings account bundle that's exclusively available via the ANZ Plus app. This account has no monthly fees, and features different spending tools.
Our expert says
"I didn't choose between ANZ and CBA - I bank with both of them. In fact, I have accounts with 5 different banks. I spread my accounts (home loans, credit cards and savings) across multiple banks to spread my risk. If I ever get scammed or hacked, I don't have my entire financial situation tied up with one bank so it will be easier to manage. I also prefer to stay loyal to the best deal for me personally, rather than being loyal to any single bank. "
ANZ vs CBA savings accounts
High interest bonus savings accounts
These savings accounts offer a higher bonus interest rate each month you meet the account conditions.
| ANZ Progress Saver | CommBank Goal Saver Account | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum interest rate | 4% | 5.5% |
| Standard variable rate | 0.01% p.a. | 0.1% p.a. |
| Bonus interest rate | 3.99% p.a. | 5.4% p.a. |
| Bonus interest conditions | Earn bonus interest each month you make a single deposit of $10 or more, and no withdrawals. | Earn bonus interest each month you deposit $0.01 or more and make no withdrawals. |
| Account-keeping fees | None | None |
| Minimum balance required | None | None |
| Linked account required | Yes - you need to link to an ANZ bank account | Yes - you need to link to a CBA bank account |
| Account access | Internet banking and mobile banking app | Internet banking and mobile banking app |
Introductory saver accounts (honeymoon savers)
Both banks also offer an introductory saver account, too. These accounts offer a bonus interest rate for the first few months after opening the account, which is then reduced to the standard ongoing variable rate after the 'honeymoon' period is over.
| ANZ Online Saver | CommBank NetBank Saver | |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory interest rate | No introductory interest offered | 5.75% for the first 5 months. |
| Standard variable rate | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Conditions to achieve bonus rate | This account earns a standard variable rate (no introductory bonus rate shown on ANZ's product page). | New account holders will earn the bonus rate for the first 5 months. No deposit conditions to meet. |
| Monthly account fees | No | No |
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ANZ vs CBA Term deposits
Term deposits provide safe and consistent returns on the money you invest. They allow you to deposit your money for a set time period and earn a fixed interest rate, however your money is locked for the duration of the term length.
Both ANZ and Commonwealth Bank offer term deposit accounts with terms ranging from 1 month through to 5 years. The interest rates on offer vary depending on the term you choose, as you can see in the table below.
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We are looking at ANZ progressive savings a/c versus Comm. Bank goal savers a/c .
Are these accounts available to have within a super account?.
We are retired and in pension mode. Which is best?Thanks.
Hi Elizabeth, both the ANZ Progress Saver account and the CommBank Goal Saver account are only available for personal use and cannot be opened as part of your super/SMSF.
At the moment I am signing for a loan request to build a house. I told the broker I’m taking a home loan for $ 480000. He advised me to go with Comm Bank with 3.84% interest rate. I looked at ANZ bank and the interest rate is 3.75%. Why did my broker told me to go to CommBank?
Hi Donna,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. 😃
While I might not be able to specifically tell you why your broker chose CommbBank over ANZ, there might be other factors that he considered. He might have considered factors such as ongoing fees, application fees, features, and others.
What I can suggest is for you to directly speak to your mortgage broker and discuss your concern with him/her.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
I need to open a bank account – Do I need to go into the bank for this or is there an alternate way to do this?
Hi Quentin,
Thanks for getting in touch.
To open a bank account, you can do this online or visit a branch near you.
You can also check our guide in opening a bank account online. On the page is a comparison table you can use to see which account suits you. If you prefer to open an online account, press the “Go to site” button of your preferred bank to get started.
Hope this clarifies.
Regards,
Nikki