NAB savings and bank accounts

NAB offers 2 different bonus savings accounts and several different bank account to suit a range of customers.

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National Australia Bank (NAB) is one of Australia's Big Four banks. Take a look at the different NAB savings accounts and bank accounts in the table below to find the right one for you.

Did you know? Citi deposit accounts were closed and moved to similar NAB branded accounts on 24 February 2024

NAB savings accounts, transaction accounts and term deposits

Name Maximum Variable Rate p.a. Standard Variable Rate p.a. Intro/Ongoing Government Guarantee Monthly Max Rate Conditions
NAB iSaver
NAB logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.00%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
2.00%
Intro/Ongoing
4 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • N/A
NAB Reward Saver
NAB logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.00%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.35%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • 1 deposit
  • No withdrawals
NAB Cash Manager
NAB logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
0.55%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.55%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • N/A
NAB Retirement Account
NAB logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
2.15%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
2.15%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Max rate applies on the portion of the balance $250,000 plus
NAB Business Cash Maximiser
NAB logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
1.15%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.15%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Balances $10,000 or more
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Name Monthly fee Govt. Guarantee Own network ATM fee Card type
NAB Business Everyday Account
NAB logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
NAB Classic Banking
NAB logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
NAB Classic Banking with Platinum Visa Debit Card
NAB logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$10
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
Complimentary travel insurance and cashback on tap and go purchases
NAB Business Interest Account ($10 Monthly Fee)
NAB logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$10
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
NAB Foreign Currency Account
NAB logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay16 currencies
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
NAB Retirement Account
NAB logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay Garmin Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
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Name 3 Mths p.a. 4 Mths p.a. 5 Mths p.a. 6 Mths p.a. 7 Mths p.a. 11 Mths p.a. 12 Mths p.a. 24 Mths p.a.
NAB Term Deposit
NAB logo
$5,000 min. deposit
3 Mths p.a.
3.15%
4 Mths p.a.
3.25%
5 Mths p.a.
3.35%
6 Mths p.a.
3.50%
7 Mths p.a.
3.50%
11 Mths p.a.
3.80%
12 Mths p.a.
4.40%
24 Mths p.a.
3.80%
More Info
NAB Farm Management Deposits
NAB logo
$1,000 min. deposit
3 Mths p.a.
-
4 Mths p.a.
-
5 Mths p.a.
-
6 Mths p.a.
3.80%
7 Mths p.a.
-
11 Mths p.a.
-
12 Mths p.a.
4.50%
24 Mths p.a.
4.25%
NAB Business Term Deposit
NAB logo
$5,000 min. deposit$1,999,999 max. deposit
3 Mths p.a.
3.15%
4 Mths p.a.
3.25%
5 Mths p.a.
3.35%
6 Mths p.a.
3.50%
7 Mths p.a.
3.50%
11 Mths p.a.
3.80%
12 Mths p.a.
4.40%
24 Mths p.a.
3.80%
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Quick facts about NAB

  • National Australia Bank (NAB) is one of four leading financial institutions in Australia known as the Big Four banks.
  • Its main competitors are Westpac, ANZ and CommBank which, along with NAB, make up the Big Four.
  • NAB has more than 12 million customers around the world.
  • When you deposit up to $250,000 in a NAB deposit account, your money is protected as a part of the Australian government guarantee.
  • NAB is Australia's largest business bank and a popular choice for small and medium Australian businesses.
  • NAB is the only Big Four bank that doesn't charge account-keeping fees on its transaction account.
  • NAB owns ubank and digital bank 86 400.

Different accounts offered by NAB

Being one of the biggest banks in Australia, NAB offers a large variety of bank and savings accounts, which are listed in the tables above. Here's a brief overview of the main personal accounts offered by NAB. If you're after a retirement or business specific account, take a look at the table of accounts above.

NAB Classic Banking

This is NAB's main everyday transaction account. It has no monthly account-keeping fee and no monthly deposit conditions to meet to avoid the fee either. It comes with a Visa debit card for easy access to your money.

Read our full review of the NAB Classic Banking Account.

NAB Classic Banking with Platinum Visa Debit card

This is the same account as the Classic Banking account, but it comes with a Platinum Visa Debit Card instead of a standard debit card. This account has a $10 monthly account fee; however, it also has extra perks and benefits including no international transaction fees and cashback on contactless purchases.

Read our full review of the NAB Classic Banking with Platinum Visa Debit Card.

NAB Reward Saver

Earn bonus interest on your savings balance when you make at least 1 deposit each month without making any withdrawals. This is an account that is free from any monthly fees, yet awards you with unlimited access to your money. It currently offers a total bonus rate of 5%.

Read our full review of the NAB Reward Saver Account.

NAB iSaver

This is an online savings account with an introductory bonus rate of 5% for the first 4 months with no conditions to meet. After the introductory period is up, this rate will drop to the base rate.

Read our full review of the NAB iSaver Account.

NAB Term Deposit

The NAB Term Deposit offers fixed term lengths from 7 days to 5 years, with a fixed interest rate for the duration of the term length. Your initial investment must be at least $5,000 and the interest is calculated on a daily basis with your choice of receiving it monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or annually.

Read our full review of the NAB Term Deposit.

What do Australians think of National Australia Bank (NAB) bank account?

  • 3.89/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction — lower than the average of 4.11
  • 4.09/5 for Trust — lower than the average of 4.43
  • 3.82/5 for Customer Service — lower than the average of 4.07

Based on National Australia Bank (NAB) bank account scores in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Different ways to bank with NAB

NAB offers many different ways to do your banking.

Bank branches

NAB has more than 1,000 bank branches across Australia, with 40+ in Brisbane, 80+ in Sydney and 100+ in Melbourne. Customers can go into a NAB branch for general day-to-day banking, to deposit cash or cheques, to open or close accounts or to get help and assistance. Ubank customers can also use NAB branches, as ubank has no branches of its own.

ATM network

There are more than 4,000 NAB ATMs around Australia. NAB has been reducing its ATM network for the past few years, as more people turn to online banking instead of cash. In 2019, NAB closed down almost 2,000 ATMs across Australia. At eligible NAB ATMs, you can deposit cash and cheques as well as make standard withdrawals. NAB also offers some contactless ATMs, which allow customers to withdraw cash using their phone instead of their debit card.

Bank@Post

If you need to deposit cash into your account, you can do this at a participating Australia Post shop using Bank@Post. It's free to deposit cash into your account this way.

NAB Internet and mobile banking

NAB Internet banking allows you to review transactions and balances, pay bills, transfer money between accounts, make BPAY payments, view and download statements or open new NAB accounts. You can also temporarily block your account or your debit card if you've misplaced it. NAB Defence is NAB's online security system, which will monitor your transactions for any that seem suspicious.

The NAB app is available for free on the Google Play or App Store. You can check your balance, set up your PayID for instant transfers, transfer between accounts or Pay Anyone, and block your card if needed.

Contactless payment options

NAB offers Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay to customers with a NAB debit card. This means you can use your phone (or any compatible device) to make contactless payments for everyday items, instead of using your physical debit card.

Pros and cons of banking with NAB

Pros

  • Bank account with no fees. NAB is the only Big Four bank to offer a transaction account with no monthly account-keeping fee.
  • Variety of account types. NAB offers a few different bank account options and savings account options, instead of just the one.
  • Platinum Visa debit card. You have the choice of upgrading to a Platinum Visa Debit Card, which offers extra perks like no international transaction fees and cashback offers.
  • Contactless payments using your phone. NAB offers Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay.
  • Bank branches and ATMs. NAB has lots of branches and ATMs across the county, so you shouldn't struggle to find a bank branch or ATM when you need one.

Negatives

  • Less competitive. NAB's savings account rates are less competitive than others in the market.
  • Fewer app features. The NAB App has fewer digital saving and budgeting features compared to other banks.

How to apply for a NAB account online

You can apply for a new NAB account online in less than 10 minutes. Just make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and have the necessary documents handy before you start your application.

Eligibility

  • You're over 18 years old
  • You're an Australian resident for tax purposes
  • You have an Australian phone number and residential address

Documentation

  • Personal details like your name, date of birth, residential address, phone number and email address
  • ID documents such as your driver's licence, Medicare card, passport or proof-of-age card

If you haven't found what you're looking for yet, you can compare a wide range of additional savings accounts and bank accounts from other providers with Finder.

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    RaySeptember 17, 2024

    Will I be able to continue making cheque payments from my NAB retirement account

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      AngusSeptember 19, 2024Finder

      Hi Ray, the NAB retirement account doesn’t appear to include any cheque facilities as standard. Note that cheque payments are being progressively removed in Australia and they won’t exist at all by 2027, so no matter which account you pick, you’ll need to move to direct debits or bank transfers at some point in the near future, no matter which account you’re using.

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    kevinMay 20, 2024

    How do I open up another a\c, I wish to have another a\c to place my pension.

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      SarahMay 24, 2024Finder

      Hi Kevin,

      If you have access to internet banking, you should be able to open an account within that platform. If not, you can contact NAB on 13 22 65 for customer support.

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    kevinMay 20, 2024

    Hi, i have an existing a\c but would like to open another, I am on a disability pension, aged 62. Do you offer an a\c for people like myself,, I wish to transfer my fortnightly payments from centre link into a new a\c. ANZ has a specific a\c for people like myself, I think it would be much easier to start a new a\c with you.

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      SarahMay 30, 2024Finder

      HI Kevin,

      You can contact NAB directly for customer support on this query – you can reach them on 13 22 65.

      Best of luck!

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    BradMarch 22, 2023

    Hi – I want to open a saver account in my SMSF.
    I have $250k to invest / put on deposit.
    Am I able to open an account in my smsf name and get the 4.25% interest rate?
    Thanks
    Brad

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      RajMarch 27, 2023Finder

      Hi Brad,
      Based on NAB’s SMSF cash products portfolio, they don’t offer a savings products where you can earn the 4.25%. However, they offer SMSF term deposits if it interests you or check our SMSF bank accounts page for other SMSF banking products.

      Thanks
      Raj

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    RichaDecember 14, 2021

    Why does the retirement account show a maximum rate of .25% and a .01% minimum rate?

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      AlisonJanuary 26, 2022Finder

      Hi Richa,

      The maximum rate represents the highest possible rate that you can get from NAB’s Retirement account.

      You earn 0.25% when your balance is above $250,000.

      You earn 0.15% when your balance is $50,000 to $249,999.

      You earn 0.01% when your balance is $10,000 to $49,999.

      I hope this helps.

      Cheers,
      Alison

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