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St.George savings and bank accounts

St.Geroge bank offers a large range of bank accounts to suit personal and business customers, students and retirees.

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St.George savings accounts, bank accounts and term deposits

Name Maximum Variable Rate p.a. Standard Variable Rate p.a. Intro/Ongoing Government Guarantee Monthly Max Rate Conditions
St.George Maxi Saver
St.George Bank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.15%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.10%
Intro/Ongoing
3 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • N/A
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Max Variable Rate includes 0.35% p.a. for 3 months for new customers who apply online
St.George Incentive Saver
St.George Bank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.25%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.85%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Grow balance $50 ($0.01 if under 21)
  • Balance up to $249,999.99
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Extra 0.10% p.a. for 3 months for new customers who apply online, with balances under $250,000.
St.George Investment Cash Account
St.George Bank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
1.00%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.00%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • N/A
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St.George Business Access Saver
St.George Bank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
2.55%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.35%
Intro/Ongoing
5 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Balances up to $10,000
  • Only for accounts opened from 23/08/2024
  • Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply
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St.George Retirement Access Plus Account
St.George Bank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
2.30%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
2.30%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • N/A
View details
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Name Monthly fee Govt. Guarantee Own network ATM fee Card type
St.George Complete Freedom Account
St.George Bank logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
St.George Society Cheque Account
St.George Bank logo
N/A
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
No Debit card
More Info
St.George Concession Account
St.George Bank logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
St.George Freedom Business Account
St.George Bank logo
Monthly fee
$10
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
St.George Visa Debit Account
St.George Bank logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
More Info
St.George Complete Freedom for U21s and Students
St.George Bank logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung Pay
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
$0
Card type
Visa
St. George Foreign Currency Account
St.George Bank logo
14 currencies
Monthly fee
$0
Government Guarantee
Own network ATM fee
Card type
No Debit card
St.George Retirement Access Plus Account
St.George Bank logo
Apple Pay Google Pay Samsung 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.
St.George Term Deposit
St.George Bank logo
$1,000 min. deposit$2,000,000 max. deposit
3 Mths p.a.
3.25%
4 Mths p.a.
3.35%
5 Mths p.a.
3.45%
6 Mths p.a.
3.60%
7 Mths p.a.
3.60%
11 Mths p.a.
-
12 Mths p.a.
4.00%
24 Mths p.a.
3.80%
More Info
Term deposit special offer: Get 4.80% p.a. for 9 months (4.70% fixed rate special offer + 0.10% bonus when you sign up online).
St.George Business Term Deposit
St.George Bank logo
$1,000 min. deposit$2,000,000 max. deposit
3 Mths p.a.
3.25%
4 Mths p.a.
3.35%
5 Mths p.a.
3.45%
6 Mths p.a.
3.60%
7 Mths p.a.
3.60%
11 Mths p.a.
-
12 Mths p.a.
4.00%
24 Mths p.a.
3.80%
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Name Maximum Variable Rate p.a. Standard Variable Rate p.a. Intro/Ongoing Government Guarantee Monthly Max Rate Conditions
Rabobank High Interest Savings Account
Rabobank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.75%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
4.35%
Intro/Ongoing
4 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Balances up to $250,000
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Earn a high interest rate of 5.75% for the first 4 months and then 4.35% thereafter, with $0 account keeping fees and no monthly balance requirements.
Ubank High Interest Save Account
Ubank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.50%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.00%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Deposit $500
  • Savings up to $100,000
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Rabobank High Interest Savings Account
Rabobank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.75%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
4.35%
Intro/Ongoing
4 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Balances up to $250,000
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ING Savings Accelerator ($150,000 - $500,000)
ING logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.40%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
4.70%
Intro/Ongoing
4 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Welcome rate applies up to $500K
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Ideal for higher balances, savers can earn up to 5.4% for the first 4 months and up to 4.7% thereafter. There are no conditions and $0 account-keeping fees.
ING Savings Accelerator ($150,000 - $500,000)
ING logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.40%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
4.70%
Intro/Ongoing
4 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Welcome rate applies up to $500K
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Suncorp Bank Growth Saver Account
Suncorp Bank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.05%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.35%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Grow balance by $200 each month (excl. interest)
  • Only 1 withdrawal
  • No balance limit on earning interest
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ING Savings Maximiser
ING logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.50%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.55%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Deposit $1,000
  • 5 transactions
  • Grow your balance
  • Balances up to $100,000
Go to siteView details
Get 6 months free delivery and $50 Menulog credit with a new Orange Everyday & Savings Maximiser account. New ING customers only. Use code INGMENU1 and activate accounts by 24 Nov 2024. T&Cs apply.
Newcastle Permanent Smart Saver Account - Under 25s
Newcastle Permanent logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.00%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.05%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Grow balance
  • No more than 2 withdrawals
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Macquarie Savings Account
Macquarie Bank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.35%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
4.75%
Intro/Ongoing
4 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Balances up to $250,000
Go to siteView details
Newcastle Permanent Smart Saver Account
Newcastle Permanent logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
4.50%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
0.05%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Grow balance
  • No more than 2 withdrawals
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First Option Bank Savings+Bonus Account
First Option Bank logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.00%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
2.00%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Deposit $100
  • No withdrawals
  • Balances up to $249,999
Go to siteView details
Newcastle Permanent Online Savings Account
Newcastle Permanent logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.20%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.00%
Intro/Ongoing
3 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • N/A
Go to siteView details
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Congratulations, St. George!

St.George Incentive Save received the highly commended award for 'Kids Savings Account' in the 2024 Banking Product Awards.

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Quick facts about St.George

  • St.George started operations in 1937 in a southern Sydney suburb, and officially became a bank in 1992
  • St.George has been part of the Westpac Group since 2008, along with BankSA and Bank of Melbourne
  • St.George customers have access to the Westpac Global ATM Alliance of more than 50,000 international ATMs

Accounts offered by St.George

St.George offers many different bank accounts to suit a variety of customers, which you can see listed in the table above. Here's a brief snapshot of a few of the bank's most popular accounts.

St.George Complete Freedom Account

The Complete Freedom Account comes with a linked Visa debit card, giving you easy access to your money, and no monthly account keeping fee. You can access all St.George and Westpac ATMs for free, as well as all CommBank, NAB and ANZ ATMs in Australia.

Read our full review of the St.George Complete Freedom Account.

St.George Incentive Saver Account

This account encourages you to save by offering a bonus interest rate every month you don’t make a withdrawal and make at least one deposit. It does notcharge any ongoing account keeping fees, and does not have any minimum balance requirement.

Read our full review of the St.George Incentive Saver Account.

St.George Term Deposit

You can open a St.George Term Deposit and pick a length from 1 month to 5 years at a time. You'll earn a fixed interest rate for the length of the term, however you're unable to access your money until you reach the end of your term.

Read our full review of the St.George Term Deposit.

What do Australians think of St.George bank account?

  • 4.31/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction — higher than the average of 4.11
  • 4.72/5 for Trust — higher than the average of 4.43
  • 4.38/5 for Customer Service — higher than the average of 4.07

Based on St.George bank account scores in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Different ways to bank with St.George

St.George offers many different ways to do your banking.

St.George bank branches

St.George has more than 300 bank branches spread across Australia (including BankSA branches). Customers can also go into one of more than 1000 Westpac branches for assistance with day-to-day banking, to deposit cash or cheques, to open or close accounts or to speak to a professional banker.

St.George ATM network

St.George has hundreds of ATMs around Australia. It's so part of the Westpac Group which includes around 3,000 Westpac ATMs around Australia, and 50,000 internationally as part of Westpac's Global ATM Alliance. St.George customers can also use their Australian debit cards to withdraw cash for free at CommBank, NAB and ANZ ATMs throughout Australia.

Customers can also use select St.George ATMs to withdraw cash without their physical debit card, thanks to the bank's cardless cash feature.

Bank@Post

If you need to deposit cash into your St.George 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.

St.George Internet and mobile banking

Customers can access St.George's Internet banking portal 24/7 to review transactions and balances, see more detailed transaction data, pay bills, transfer money between accounts and make BPAY payments. You can also view and download your statements and open new St.George accounts.

The St.George app is free to download, and has a 3.2 star rating in the App Store and a 4 star rating in the Google Play store. You can do your day-to-day digital banking using the app 24/7.

St.George contactless payment options

St.George offers Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay to customers with a St.George debit or credit 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. You can also add your card to your Apple Watch and pay with your watch as well as your phone.

Pros and cons of banking with St.George

Pros

  • Variety of accounts. St.George provides a range of bank accounts to suit different needs, with more account options than a lot of smaller banks.
  • Branch banking. St.George still has hundreds of branches across Australia, which may benefit you if you often do your banking in branch.
  • Part of Westpac. St.George customers also have access to Westpac Group ATMs, which includes more than 50,000 international ATMs.

Considerations

  • International fees. Overseas ATM fees and international transaction fees do apply to St.George bank accounts.
  • Rates are less competitive. The interest rates on St.George's savings accounts are often lower than other accounts in the market.

How to apply for a St.George account online

You can apply for a new St.George 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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More guides on Finder

  • St.George Society Cheque Account

    Your non-profit income and expenses can be managed with ease using a specialised account from St.George Bank.

  • St.George Bank Incentive Saver

    A savings account for people working towards a goal. Get a competitive rate of interest when you make regular deposits and no withdrawals.

  • St.George Bank Retirement Access Plus Account

    Enjoy retirement and have your finances sorted with the St.George Bank Retirement Access Plus account.

  • St.George Investment Cash Account

    The St.George Investment Cash Account is a bank account and a savings account. Earn interest and access your money when you want.

  • St.George Visa Debit Account

    A Visa Debit Card is a smart way to get the advantages of a high profile credit card, without having to pay the interest that typically comes with it.

  • St.George Concession Account

    An account designed exclusively for concession card holders that takes into account all of your special financial needs.

  • St.George Maxi Saver savings account

    The introductory bonus rate of the Maxi Saver account can help you meet your savings goals faster than you had hoped for.

  • St.George Term Deposit

    While you can expect to get a competitive rate with your St.George term deposit, certain term deposits offered by other banks require your attention as well, so compare a few before applying.

  • St.George Complete Freedom Account

    A Complete Freedom Account gives you the freedom of having your money always available to you.

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    DerrickSeptember 13, 2024

    Hi Alison – I intend opening a second business account – We are an Airconditioning Company and have been in business for over 30years bank with Wespac – What are your thoughts

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      SarahSeptember 13, 2024Finder

      Hi Derrick,

      We’re not licenced to provide personal advice about the right financial products for your specific situation. But in general, a few of the things you can consider is what is most important to you as a business customer? Do you value having access to branches; customer service based in an Australian call centre; a range of products in one place; are you price sensitive to fees and interest rates? These are some of the things you should consider and questions you should ask when considering which business bank best suits your needs. I hope this helps!

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    citaAugust 8, 2019

    st. george dishonour fee is ridiculous $15 and sometimes. thinking of changing bank

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      FayeAugust 9, 2019Finder

      Hi Cita,

      Thank you for your feedback.

      You may need to reach out to St. George directly to verify any information with their fees and charges. You can also review your account’s Product Disclosure Statements/Terms and Conditions.

      We have listed different brands of savings accounts. You can use our comparison table to help you find the account that suits you. When you are ready, press the ‘Go to site’ button to apply.

      Before applying, please ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria and read through the details of the needed requirements as well as the relevant PDS/T&C when comparing your options before making a decision on whether it is right for you. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions

      I hope this helps.

      Kind Regards,
      Faye

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    ScottMay 19, 2017

    I have around $300k to invest but want to protect my deposit with the government guarantee of $250k and collect the highest interest rate available but I would prefer to
    Not have to worry about needing a home loan with the institution or end up having to move my money after a honeymoon period of a higher rate but do not mind making regular deposits to the account or an attached account like maybe my salary.
    Can you give me the details of 3 or so as I currently deal with Me and RAMS but am moving away from one of these institutions?

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      DeeMay 31, 2017Finder

      Hi Scott,

      Thanks for your question.

      If you are looking to open a savings account with a government guarantee, high-interest rate, and no requirement to open a home loan, you may compare our list of savings accounts.

      The bonus rate is normally an ongoing offer as long as you meet the terms of the savings account. In case you are not able to get the bonus rate, your deposit will still earn the standard variable rate.

      I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.

      Cheers,
      Anndy

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