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A guide to interest rates

Your interest rate will depend on the type of product you have. Don’t expect the same rate for a home and personal loan.

What are interest rates?

Interest rates are a percentage of a principal sum of money that is lent, borrowed or deposited.

A number of financial products including personal loans, home loans, credit cards and savings accounts use interest rates.

How do interest rates work?

Some types of interest cost you money, while you can earn money from others. For instance, your savings account interest rate will earn you money, whereas interest on your credit card will cost you.

If you borrow money, you will usually pay interest on the money that you borrow. The higher the interest rate, the more you'll need to repay on the loan.

For money that is deposited (e.g. into a savings account or term deposit) or lent by you, you will earn interest on the principal sum. The higher the rate, the more money you'll receive.

Types of interest

There are two types of interest: simple and compound.

Simple interest

This is calculated on the principal sum, or original amount, of a loan or savings/deposit. This form of interest is cheaper if you are paying it down on a loan.

Compound interest

This is calculated on the principal and on the accumulated interest (i.e. "interest on interest"). This form of interest is preferable if you have investments or savings that you are being paid interest for.

The total interest either earned or paid depends on the principal sum, the interest rate, whether the interest is simple or compound, the compounding frequency and the length of time over which it is lent, borrowed or deposited.

Interest rates can be structured and charged depending on the lender and the product. It's important to know how interest rates work, so you know how to compare products and find the right one for you.

What is considered a high interest rate?

This will depend on the type of financial product you're comparing. You can use the rates below as a guide to what could be considered a "high" rate:

  • Savings account - 5-5.5% p.a.
  • Term deposit - 5% p.a. (12-month term)
  • Credit card - 24-27% p.a.
  • Personal loan - 25-30% p.a. for standard personal loans. Short term loans can have much higher rates.
  • Car loan - 18-22% p.a.
  • Home Loan - 7-8% p.a. (variable rate)
  • Business loan - 17-25% p.a. (unsecured loan)

These numbers are taken from our database of hundreds of financial products.

What does p.a. mean?

You will often see "p.a." after the percentage symbol in an interest rate. It stands for "per annum" and means the rate is an annual rate.

With financial products, annual interest is calculated regularly (usually daily) as you make regular repayments to a loan or put more money into your savings account.

Why is the annual interest rate important?

The annual interest rate is important because it gives you a good idea of how much money you are going to earn from your investments (in the case of savings accounts and term deposits) or how much you are going to pay on your finance (in the case of loans and credit cards).

How is interest calculated?

Interest is calculated differently, depending on whether the interest is simple or compound. The formulas for each are as follows:

  • Simple interest. You can calculate simple interest by multiplying the principal sum by the rate and the term of the loan. So the formula is: I = P x R x T
  • To demonstrate, say you have a loan of $30,000 at a rate of 8% p.a. on a loan term of 3 years. The calculation will look as follows: 30,000 x 0.08 x 3 = 7,200Therefore, over the life of the loan, you will pay $7,200 in interest payments.
  • Compound interest. The formula for compound interest is a little more complicated:A = P(1 + r/n) ^ ntP, once again, is the principal sum of the amount borrowed. r is the annual interest rate and n is the number of times interest is compounded in a year. The term in years is t, and A is the total sum on money accumulated, including interest, after t years. If we use the same amounts as above and imagine that the total amount of times that interest is compounded in a year (n) is 4, the sum is the following:A = 30,000(1 + 0.08/4) ^ (4 x 3)A = 30,000 x 1.02 ^ 12A = 30,000 x (1.27)A = 38,100This means that the total amount repaid over 3 years would be $38,100. If we then subtract the principal from this ($30,000), we can calculate that the total interest over this period with a compound interest rate would be $8,100.

Why do you pay interest?

Paying interest on finance, such as credit cards, home, personal, business and car loans, is done for a variety of reasons. Predominantly, it's because lenders are businesses and receiving interest payments for lending money is how they make a profit. Interest rates are also paid for the convenience of acquiring finance that you did not earn or save and for the inconvenience on the part of the borrower of lending it.

Interest rates are also charged in case borrowers default on loans. For example, default rates on personal loans stand at around 3.5%, but if interest is paid on all loans lent, that risk is mitigated and accounted for and lenders will still make money, even with this expected loss.

Is it better to have a higher or a lower interest rate?

Whether you need a high or a low interest rate will depend on the type of financial product that you're talking about.

If you're looking for a term deposit or savings account, you'll typically want to get the highest interest rate possible, so that your investments make you the most money possible.

If you're looking for a loan, you'll generally want to aim for lower rates. Paying a lower interest rate on a loan will usually mean that you pay less money over the life of the loan.

However, this is not always the case as some loans may have low rates but high fees attached. Always look at the comparison rate when considering the overall cost of a loan.

You may also want to opt for a loan with greater flexibility or additional features that cost slightly more, but are specifically beneficial to you, such as a redraw facility or repayment flexibility.

It isn't always necessarily better to have the lowest interest rate on the market.

What is the comparison rate?

The comparison rate is a representative rate that includes both the interest rate and fees. It's useful to look at the comparison rate when considering products as it shows you the true cost of the loan, not just the rate or the fees separately.

What to weigh up: The pros and cons of a low interest rate

  • Potentially lower repayments. In the case of loans, having a lower interest rate can often mean that your repayments are lower.
  • Potentially lower overall cost. Loans will usually end up costing you much less over their lifetime than if you had a higher interest rate.
  • Less yield on investments. If you have a low interest rate on your savings account or term deposit, you will earn less money.
  • May have high fees. Some lenders drive down their interest rates but have very high fees attached, which may cost you more overall.
  • Less flexibility. With loans, you may find that because your interest rate is low, you have less flexibility in what you can do with your loan.

What are the different types of interest rates?

There are two main types of interest rates: fixed and variable.

  • Fixed interest rates. This is a set interest rate that is essentially "locked" for the duration of your loan term. The rate you agree to in your loan contract is guaranteed to remain in place until you close the loan out at the end of the term.
  • Variable interest rates. This is a rate that may change during your loan term. This may be more likely for some products than for others. For example, personal loans can come with variable interest rates but it is unlikely for the rate to change during the loan term while it's much more likely a home loan with a variable rate will change.

How is interest charged on different financial products?

Interest works very differently depending on the type of product you have:

Credit cards

Credit cards come with variable, annual interest rates. The rates vary a lot depending on what features the card offers, but you can generally find a basic, no-frills credit card for between 8-13% p.a. while a rewards or feature-packed card can set you back between 17-22% p.a.

You will find two types of interest rates on a credit card: purchase rate and cash advance rate. The purchase rate is what you're charged to make purchases on the card and the cash advance rate is what you're charged to withdraw cash using the credit card. Credit cards can also offer special interest rates such as introductory 0% rates or balance transfer rates.

Another feature of credit cards is interest-free days. This refers to the period of time between making a purchase and when you will be charged interest on that purchase. If you pay off your credit card balance during this period, you will not be charged interest. Most credit cards offer 55 interest-free days.

Personal loans

Personal loan interest rates can be fixed or variable and are annual rates. These rates used to very much reflect the market, specifically the cash rate, but lenders have recently been moving towards personalising interest rates based on how risky it is to offer you the loan.

This is why there are now two types of interest rates you will see advertised for personal loans: set rates and risk-based rates. Set rates will be given to everyone who is approved for a personal loan for that lender.

Lenders offerings risk-based interest rates will be advertised using a range, for example, 7-18% p.a., and you can be approved for an interest rate between that range. Usually, you can get an estimate of the rate you will receive before you fully apply for a loan and without it affecting your credit score.

Home loans

Home loan interest rates can also be fixed or variable. Fixed interest rates are guaranteed not to change whereas variable rates may fluctuate.

With home loans, fixed interest rates usually only apply for the initial stage of a loan, for example five years. Variable home loan interest rates can change quite frequently as they are heavily influenced by factors in the market, especially the RBA Cash Rate.

The interest you are charged will generally be calculated daily. Home loans can also either be principal and interest, meaning you're repaying both the interest you're being charged and the original amount you borrowed, or interest-only, so you are only repaying the interest accruing on your debt.

Savings accounts

Savings accounts work differently from credit accounts because the interest rates earn you money rather than cost you money.

All savings accounts come with a variable base rate, with most calculated daily on your principal balance and paid into your account monthly.

This is referred to as compound interest: the interest repayments you earn then go on to earn interest themselves.

Some savings accounts can also offer you bonus interest on top of the standard base variable rate.

This may be for an introductory period, such as for the first 3 months after opening the account, or applied monthly if you meet certain conditions, such as regularly depositing money into the account.

How should you compare interest rates?

Keep the following in mind when comparing interest rates:

  • The actual rate. Look at how competitive the interest rate is when comparing. While the cheapest isn't necessarily the best, a better interest rate can do a lot to save you money in the long run.
  • The comparison rate. The comparison rate includes both the interest rate and any upfront and ongoing fees. It is more representative of the true cost of the loan and can give you a good idea of how competitive it is overall, so it's useful to compare.
  • Like-for-like. While comparing interest rates across products is a good idea, make sure the products you are comparing are similar. For example, you might compare one credit card to another one with a much lower interest rate but it doesn't mean it comes with the same features. See what features and benefits the products offer and ensure you are comparing similarly-featured products.

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Name Interest Rate (p.a.) Comp. Rate (p.a.) Application Fee Monthly Fee Monthly Repayment
NOW Finance No Fee Unsecured Personal Loan
NOW Finance logo
Finder award winnerFixed18 Months - 7 Years $5,000 - $50,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.75%
to 26.95%
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6.75%
to 26.95%
Application Fee
$0
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$0
Monthly Repayment
$615.26
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Revolut Unsecured Personal Loan
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Fixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $50,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.99%
to 24.99%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
6.99%
to 21.79%
Application Fee
$0 - $499
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$0
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$632.86
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Harmoney Unsecured Personal Loan
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Finder award winnerFixed3 - 7 Years $2,000 - $70,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
5.76%
to 24.03%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
6.55%
to 24.98%
Application Fee
$275 - $575
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$623.70
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OurMoneyMarket Unsecured Low-Rate Personal Loan
OurMoneyMarket logo
Finder award winnerFixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $75,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.57%
to 18.99%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
7.19%
to 21.78%
Application Fee
1.50% - 6%
min. $250
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$627.42
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Latitude Variable Rate Personal Loan
Latitude Financial Services logo
Variable2 - 7 Years $5,000 - $70,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
9.49%
to 29.99%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
10.93%
to 31.83%
Application Fee
$0
Monthly Fee
$13
Monthly Repayment
$653.57
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NAB Personal Loan Unsecured Fixed
NAB logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $55,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
8.49%
to 20.49%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
9.54%
to 21.49%
Application Fee
$250
Monthly Fee
$10
Monthly Repayment
$649.15
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NAB Personal Loan Unsecured Variable Rate
NAB logo
Variable1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $55,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
8.49%
to 20.49%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
9.54%
to 21.49%
Application Fee
$250
Monthly Fee
$10
Monthly Repayment
$649.15
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Name Purchase rate p.a. Bonus points Points per $ spent Interest-free period Balance transfer rate p.a. Annual fee
St.George Vertigo Card
St.George Vertigo Card image
Purchase rate p.a.
13.99%
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
N/A
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0.99% for 28 months with 0% balance transfer fee, then 21.99%
Annual fee
$55
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0.99% Balance Transfer Offer
Get a 0.99% p.a. interest rate on balance transfers for 28 months (with no balance transfer fee).
Qantas Premier Platinum
Qantas Premier Platinum image
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Purchase rate p.a.
19.99%
Bonus points
100,000
Points per $ spent
1
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0% for 12 months with 2% balance transfer fee, then 21.99%
Annual fee
$349 first year ($399 after)
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Up to 100,000 Bonus Points
Earn up to 100,000 bonus Qantas Points. Plus, save with a reduced first-year annual fee and 0% p.a. for 12 months on balance transfers, with a 2% BT fee.
Kogan Money Card – Exclusive Offer
Kogan Money Card – Exclusive Offer image
Exclusive
Kogan Rewards Program
Purchase rate p.a.
9.99% for 18 months, then 21.99%
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
1
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0% for 18 months with 1% balance transfer fee, then 22.74%
Annual fee
$0
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0% Balance Transfer & 9.99% Purchase Rate Offers
Save with 0% p.a. interest on balance transfers (with a 1% BT fee) and 9.99% p.a. on purchases, both for 18 months, plus, an ongoing $0 annual fee.
NAB Low Rate Credit Card
NAB Low Rate Credit Card image
Purchase rate p.a.
13.49%
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
N/A
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0% for 28 months with 2% balance transfer fee, then 21.74%
Annual fee
$0 first year ($59 after)
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0% Balance Transfer Offer
Get a 0% p.a. interest rate on balance transfers for the first 28 months (with a 2% BT fee). Plus, save with a $0 first-year annual fee.
ANZ Rewards Black Credit Card
ANZ Rewards Black Credit Card image
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ANZ Rewards Program
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Bonus points
180,000
Points per $ spent
2
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
21.99%
Annual fee
$375
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180,000 Bonus Points & $150 back
Get 180,000 bonus ANZ Reward Points (worth $800+ in digital gift cards) and $150 back when you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months.
Bankwest Breeze Classic Mastercard
Bankwest Breeze Classic Mastercard image
Purchase rate p.a.
12.99%
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
N/A
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0% for 24 months with 3% balance transfer fee, then 12.99%
Annual fee
$49
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Long-Term 0% Balance Transfer Offer
Save with 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 24 months (with a 3% BT fee).
Westpac Low Rate Card
Westpac Low Rate Card image
Purchase rate p.a.
13.74%
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
N/A
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0% for 26 months with 2% balance transfer fee, then 21.99%
Annual fee
$59
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0% Balance Transfer Offer
Save with a 0% p.a. interest rate on balance transfers for 26 months (with a 2% BT fee). Plus, a low 13.74% p.a. purchase interest rate.
American Express Platinum Business Card
American Express Platinum Business Card image
Finder Award
Membership Rewards Ascent Premium
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Bonus points
350,000
Points per $ spent
2.25
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
N/A
Annual fee
$1,750
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350,000 Bonus Points
ABN holders w/ $75,000 revenue. Get 350,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points when you spend $12,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months.
Qantas American Express Ultimate Card
Qantas American Express Ultimate Card image
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Purchase rate p.a.
23.99%
Bonus points
50,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Interest-free period
Up to 44 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
N/A
Annual fee
$450
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50,000 bonus Qantas Points
Get a yearly $450 Travel Credit and 50,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months.
American Express Explorer Credit Card
American Express Explorer Credit Card image
Membership Rewards
Purchase rate p.a.
23.99%
Bonus points
50,000
Points per $ spent
2
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
N/A
Annual fee
$395
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50,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points
Get 50,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points and spend $4,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months.
Qantas Premier Everyday
Qantas Premier Everyday image
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Purchase rate p.a.
19.99%
Bonus points
8,000
Points per $ spent
0.75
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0% for 12 months with 2% balance transfer fee, then 21.99%
Annual fee
$99
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8,000 Bonus Qantas Points
Get 2 bonus Qantas Points per $1 spent on eligible purchases in the first 4 months (up to 8,000 points), plus complimentary insurance.
American Express Qantas Business Rewards Card
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Qantas Business Rewards
Purchase rate p.a.
0%
Bonus points
130,000
Points per $ spent
1.25
Interest-free period
Up to 51 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
N/A
Annual fee
$450
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130,000 Bonus Qantas Points
(ABN holders w/ $75k revenue). Earn 130,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 in the first 2 months.
ANZ Low Rate - Credit Back Offer
ANZ Low Rate - Credit Back Offer image
Purchase rate p.a.
13.74%
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
N/A
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
21.99%
Annual fee
$58
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$250 Credit back
Get $250 back on your card when you spend $1,500 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months.
Westpac Altitude Platinum Card
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Westpac Altitude Rewards
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Bonus points
120,000
Points per $ spent
1
Interest-free period
Up to 45 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
N/A
Annual fee
$49 first year ($175 after)
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120,000 Bonus Points & First-Year Annual Fee Discount
Up to 120,000 bonus Altitude Points (90,000 points in year 1 when you spend $3,000 in the first 90 days & 30,000 points after the first spend in year 2).
ANZ Qantas Business Rewards
ANZ Qantas Business Rewards image
Qantas Business Rewards
Purchase rate p.a.
20.24%
Bonus points
130,000
Points per $ spent
0.75
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
N/A
Annual fee
$375
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130,000 Bonus Points
ABN holders w/ $75k revenue. Get 130,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases in the first 3 months. Plus, a fast-track to Qantas Business Rewards Level 2.
Latitude 28° Global Platinum Mastercard - Rewards Offer
Latitude 28° Global Platinum Mastercard - Rewards Offer image
Latitude Rewards
Purchase rate p.a.
27.99%
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
N/A
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
N/A
Annual fee
$96
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0% Foreign Currency Conversion Fees
Get $200 bonus Latitude Rewards when you spend $2,000 or more on eligible transactions every statement period in the first 3 months from approval. Offer ends 31 December 2024.
Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard
Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard image
Flybuys
Purchase rate p.a.
20.74%
Bonus points
N/A
Points per $ spent
0.5
Interest-free period
Up to 55 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0% for 9 months with 1.5% balance transfer fee, then 20.74%
Annual fee
$0
Go to siteMore Info
0% Balance Transfer Offer
Save with an ongoing $0 annual fee and 0% interest on balance transfers for the first 9 months (with a one-time 1.5% BT fee).
NAB Rewards Platinum Card – Velocity Points
NAB Rewards Platinum Card – Velocity Points image
Velocity Frequent Flyer
Purchase rate p.a.
20.99%
Bonus points
80,000
Points per $ spent
1
Interest-free period
Up to 44 days on purchases
Balance transfer rate p.a.
0% for 12 months with 3% balance transfer fee, then 21.74%
Annual fee
$95 first year ($195 after)
Go to siteMore Info
Get up to 80,000 bonus Velocity Points: 60,000 points when you spend $1,000 in the first 60 days and 20,000 after 12 months.
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Name Maximum Variable Rate p.a. Standard Variable Rate p.a. Intro/Ongoing Government Guarantee Monthly Max Rate Conditions
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
Go to siteView details
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
Go to siteView details
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
Go to siteView details
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.
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
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
Westpac Life (18-29 year olds only)
Westpac logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.20%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.85%
Intro/Ongoing
Ongoing
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Make a deposit
  • Grow your balance
  • 5 debit card purchases
  • Balances up to $30,000
Go to siteView details
Bankwest Easy Saver
Bankwest logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.35%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
4.00%
Intro/Ongoing
4 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • Balances up to $250,000.99
Go to siteView details
BCU Bonus Saver
BCU logo
Maximum Variable Rate p.a.
5.00%
Standard Variable Rate p.a.
1.00%
Intro/Ongoing
4 months
Government Guarantee
Monthly Max Rate Conditions
  • N/A
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