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Australian Unity Freedom Saver ($50,000 – $250,000)

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Australian Unity Freedom Saver ($50,001 - $250,000)
Maximum variable rate
5.00% p.a.
Base interest rate
5%p.a.

Our verdict

Australian Unity's Freedom Saver ($50,000 - $250,000) has a competitive rate. But if you save beyond this amount you earn a lower rate on your whole balance.

The Australian Unity Freedom Saver account lets you earn a competitive rate on balances between $50,000 and $250,000. Learn more about this high interest savings account.

Pros

  • Competitive interest rate
  • No monthly fees

Cons

  • Higher rates apply for smaller balances only

In this guide

  • Our verdict
  • Details
    • Product details
  • Key features
  • How to apply
  • Your reviews
  • Ask a question

The Australian Unity Freedom Saver offers different rates depending on your account balance. If you save between $50,000 and $250,000 you can earn a rate of 5%. Apart from the balance requirement there are no other conditions required to get this rate.

If your balance exceeds $250,000 you will earn a lower interest rate on your whole balance.

Details

Product details

Product Name Australian Unity Freedom Saver ($50,001 - $250,000)
Maximum Variable Rate 5.00% p.a.
Standard Variable Rate 5.00% p.a.

Key features

Maximum variable interest rate of 5%

Australian Unity's Freedom Saver ($50,000 - $250,000) offers one interest rate based on your balance. But if you save more than $250,000 you'll get a lower rate on the whole amount.

There are no minimum deposits required each month and no withdrawal conditions.

Minimum and maximum balance

The Freedom Saver has no minimum balance. There is a maximum balance of $250,000 - your interest rate will drop if you save more than that.

$0 fees

This account has no monthly or annual fee. There are no ATM fees if using a linked transaction account with any Big Four bank ATM.

Joint accounts

You can open a single or joint Freedom Saver account.

Transaction account

This account also comes with a linked transaction account that offers smartphone payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay).


How to apply

You can apply online in a few minutes. Australian Unity will call you within 3 days to let you know if your application is approved.

Eligibility

You are eligible for the Australian Unity Freedom Saver account if:

  • You are 16 years of age or older
  • You are an Australian citizen or resident.

Documents you'll need

  • Identification. This can be a driver's licence, passport or Medicare card.
  • Your address. You'll need to provide your email address.

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Wes

September 11, 2024

I currently have an easy saver, would I be better off changing to the freedom saver.

I am about to be made redundant so there will be more than 50K in there.


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Angus Kidman Finder

September 15, 2024

Hi Wes, Yes, if you know there’s going to be more than $50K in your account, then you’ll earn less with the Easy Saver and the Freedom Saver would be worth considering. It would make sense to compare other high-interest savings accounts too, as you may be able to earn more than the current 5.1% rate elsewhere.


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George

June 02, 2024

Do you get interest monthly or yearly on amount up to $250,000


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Sarah Megginson Finder

June 11, 2024

Hi George,


Interest is calculated on your account balance daily, with interest payments made monthly.


Hope this helps!


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Skye

May 27, 2024

‘You can apply online in a few minutes. Australian Unity will call you within 3 days to let you know if your application is approved.’ – does it mean I can’t open a saving account while I’m overseas?


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Sarah Megginson Finder

May 28, 2024

Hi Skye,


If you’re an Australian resident and can verify your identity online, and your phone is set up to receive international phone calls, you can apply online from overseas.


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Fiona

May 08, 2024

Where can I find information on the tiered rates:

50,000

100,000

150,000


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Sarah Megginson Finder

May 24, 2024

Hi Fiona,


Right now there is no difference between these tiers. With this account you can get a variable interest rate of 5.10% p.a. on balances between $50,000 and $250,000. Over $250k up to $500k, the rate is 5.0%. These rates are current as of today.


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David

April 22, 2024

Sorry I’m confused, can you confirm for balances < $50,000 the interest is also 5.10%?


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Sarah Megginson Finder

April 24, 2024

Hi David,


The rate changes slightly with each amount tier. Currently for balances below $50,000, the interest rate is 5.2%.


Hope this helps!


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