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Bankwest Easy Saver account

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Bankwest Easy Saver
Maximum variable rate
5.10% p.a.
Base interest rate
4%p.a.

Our verdict

Earn 5.1% p.a. for the first 4 months then 4% p.a. ongoing, with no conditions to meet.

This account could suit you if you’re looking for a decent return on your savings but you don’t want to worry about meeting any ongoing conditions. You’ll get 5.1% p.a. for the first 4 months then an ongoing rate of 4% p.a. after that.

The ongoing 4% p.a. rate is a bit lower than what you could get elsewhere, but there are no conditions to meet! This is a big selling point for this account, especially if you're looking for an easier, more flexible option for your savings and don’t want to worry about a monthly deposit condition.

Pros

  • Bonus rate of 5.1% p.a. with no conditions to meet
  • Earn interest on balances up to $250,000.99
  • Make withdrawals and still be eligible for interest

Cons

  • The bonus rate is only for the first 4 months
  • Easy Saver must be linked to a Bankwest Easy Transaction Account

In this guide

  • Our verdict
  • Details
    • Key details
  • Key features
  • How to apply
  • Your reviews
  • Ask an expert

The Bankwest Easy Saver account offers an introductory bonus rate of 5.1% p.a. for new account holders for the first 4 months after opening the account. After the introductory period ends, the rate will revert to the standard variable rate, currently 4% p.a.

There are no monthly deposit conditions to meet and you can make withdrawals at any time while still being eligible for interest.

Details

Key details

Product Name Bankwest Easy Saver
Maximum Variable Rate 5.10% p.a.
Standard Variable Rate 4.00% p.a.
Monthly Account Fee $0
Minimum Opening Deposit $0
Minimum Age 16

Key features

Introductory bonus rate of 5.1% p.a.

New customers will earn a bonus interest rate of 5.1% p.a. for the first 4 months after opening the account. You can earn this rate on balances up to $250,000.99.

This bonus rate is not available if you've had the bonus rate on an Easy Saver account in the last two years.

Ongoing interest rate of 4% p.a.

After the 4 month period ends the rate will revert to the standard variable rate, currently 4% p.a. You can earn this rate on balances up to $250,000.99.

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How to apply

Eligibility

Check first to make sure that you are able to meet the eligibility requirements:

  • Personal account. This account is only for individual use, not joint holders, companies or SMSFs
  • Age. You need to be aged 16 years or older
  • Address. You must have a valid Australian residential address
  • Existing account. If you already have an Easy Saver account, you will not be permitted to open another.

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RENATO

October 04, 2023

What happens to any funds in excess of $250000.99. Does it attract the 4% or nil?


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Shubham Pandey Finder

October 23, 2023

Hi Renato,

Thank you for your question.


Any funds in excess of $250,000.99 in the Bankwest Easy Saver account will typically attract the standard variable interest rate, which is 4% p.a. This means that you will earn the 4% interest rate on the portion of your balance exceeding $250,000.99.


Balances up to $250,000.99 are eligible for the higher bonus interest rate of 4.85% p.a. for the first 4 months for new account holders, and then it reverts to the standard variable rate of 4% p.a. for both the initial and ongoing balances above $250,000.99.


I hope this helps.


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