RBA rate hike: Every bank raising savings rates in September 2026

We're tracking every savings rate increase in September so you can find a better place to park your savings.

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Key takeaways

  • The Reserve Bank increased the cash rate to 4.60% on 29 September 2026, the highest it has been in 15 years.
  • This is great news for anyone looking to earn interest on their savings.
  • We're tracking every bank that's announced an increase to their savings account rates.

Which banks are raising their savings rates?

Search for your bank in the table below or jump to the rate rise calculator to see how much interest you could earn with a better rate.

We will update this table as banks announce savings rate increases.

AccountPrevious rateNew rateConditionsEffective dateMore info
Ubank Save Account5.85% intro (4 months)6.10%Grow balance by $1 or more (excl. interest) to earn 5.85% p.a. for that month
Balance $0 to $1,000,000
New accounts only
Have a Spend account
6 Oct 2026
ING Savings Booster6% intro (4 months)TBCIntro rate of 6.00% for 4 months for new ING savings customers (balance up to $500,000)
Ongoing Boost rate of 3.15% (total 5.40%) with $100 per month balance growth (excl. interest) (balance up to $500,000)
TBC
Rabobank High Interest Savings Account5.90% intro (4 months)TBCBalances up to $250,000
New accounts only
TBC
Bankwest Easy Saver5.75% intro (4 months)TBCBalances up to $250,000.99
New accounts only
TBC
Newcastle Permanent Smart Saver Account (Under 25s)5.75% ongoingTBCGrow balance
No more than 2 withdrawals
Portion of the balance below $50,000
TBC
RACQ Bank Bonus Saver Account5.75% ongoingTBCBalance up to $99,999
Deposit $100
No withdrawals
TBC
Westpac Life (18-40 year olds only)5.75% ongoingTBCMake a deposit
Grow your balance
20 debit card purchases
Balance up to $150,000
TBC
MoveBank Growth Saver5.65% ongoingTBCDeposit $200 each month
No withdrawals
Balance up to $25,000
TBC
ING Savings Maximiser5.50% ongoingTBCDeposit $1,000
5 transactions
Grow your balance
Balance up to $100,000
TBC
Revolut Instant Access Savings (Standard)5.50% intro (3 months)TBCNo deposit or withdrawal conditionsTBC
Regional Australia Bank Savings Account5.45% intro (3 months)TBCNo deposit requirement
No withdrawal restrictions
New accounts only
TBC
Bank of Queensland Smart Saver Account (36+ years)5.40% ongoingTBCDeposit $1,000
5 eligible purchases
Balances up to $250,000
TBC
MyState Bank Hello Saver5.40% intro (4 months)TBCBalance up to $500,000
No deposit or withdrawal conditions
New accounts only
TBC
Bank of China Online Saver Accounts5.35% intro (3 months)TBCPortion of the balance $3,000 to $4,999,999.99TBC
Bank of Melbourne Maxi Saver5.35% intro (6 months)TBC-TBC
BankSA Maxi Saver5.35% intro (6 months)TBC-TBC
BCU Bank Bonus Saver5.35% intro (4 months)TBCBalance up to $5 million
No deposit or withdrawal conditions
New accounts only
TBC
Great Southern Bank Goal Saver Account (18-24 year olds only)5.35% ongoingTBCDeposit $500+ each month
5 Edge Account debit card purchases
Balance up to $50,000
TBC
IMB Reward Saver Account5.35% intro (4 months)TBCNo withdrawals and deposit $50 to get 5.35% per month
Balances up to $1,000,000
New accounts only
TBC
Judo Bank Savings Account5.35% ongoingTBCDeposit $300+ each monthTBC
MoveBank Bonus Saver5.35% ongoingTBCDeposit minimum $200 each month
No withdrawals
Balances up to $250,000
TBC
P&N Bank Hi Saver Account5.35% intro (4 months)TBCBalance up to $5,000,000
No deposit or withdrawal conditions
New accounts only
TBC
St.George Maxi Saver5.35% intro (6 months)TBCNo deposit or withdrawal conditions
New accounts only
TBC
Up Saver Account - Grow5.35% ongoingTBC5 debit purchases
No withdrawals
Bonus rate applies to balances up to $250,000
TBC
AMP Bank GO Save5.25% ongoingTBCBalances $0 - $500,000TBC
Australian Mutual Bank Starter Saver5.25% ongoingTBCBalances up to $50,000TBC
Bank of Us Spring Load5.25% ongoingTBCNo more than 5 withdrawals or transfers per month
Balances $25,000 - $1,000,000
TBC
Defence Bank iSaver5.25% intro (6 months)TBCBalance up to $250,000
New accounts only
TBC
Greater Bank Life Saver5.25% ongoingTBCGrow balanceTBC
Macquarie Savings Account5% ongoing5.25%Balances up to $2 million
New accounts only
15 Oct 2026
NAB iSaver5.25% intro (4 months)TBC-TBC
Virgin Money Grow Saver5.25% ongoingTBCMake 1 deposit each month
No more than 1 withdrawal
32 days notice for withdrawals
TBC
Commonwealth Bank NetBank Saver5.20% intro (5 months)TBCNo deposit or withdrawal conditions
New accounts only
TBC
People First Bank Dream Fund5.15% ongoingTBCGrow balance each monthTBC
ANZ Plus Growth Saver5.10% ongoingTBCGrow balance by $100 or moreTBC
Bank Australia Bonus Saver Account5.10% ongoingTBCDeposit $100
No withdrawals
Available on balances up to $100,000
TBC
BankVic Bonus Saver5.10% ongoingTBCDeposit $100+ each month
No withdrawals
TBC
BankWAW Bonus Saver5.10% ongoingTBCDeposit $250+ each month
No withdrawals in the month.
TBC
Qudos Bank Bonus Saver5.10% ongoingTBCno withdrawalsTBC
Summerland iSave Online Account5.10% intro (4 months)TBCIntro rate applies to balances less than $250,000
After 4 months base rate applies
No deposit or withdrawal conditions
New accounts only
TBC
Suncorp Bank Growth Saver Account5.10% ongoingTBCGrow balance by $200 each month (excl. interest)
Only 1 withdrawal
No balance limit on earning interest
TBC
Teachers Mutual Bank Momentum Saver5.10% ongoingTBCDeposit $100+ each month
No withdrawals
TBC
UniBank Momentum Saver5.10% ongoingTBCNo withdrawals
Deposit $100
Balance up to $250,000
TBC
Easy Street Flex Saver Account5.05% ongoingTBC-TBC
Bank First Bonus Saver5% ongoingTBCDeposit $1+
No withdrawals
TBC
Coastline Bank Bonus Reward Saver5% ongoingTBCDeposit minimum of $100 per month
No withdrawals
TBC
Credit Union SA Netsave Account5% intro (4 months)TBCNo deposit requirement
No withdrawal restrictions
New accounts only
TBC
Police Credit Union Focus Saver5% ongoingTBCMaintain a balance minimum of $200
Deposit $200 each month
No withdrawals
Balance $200 to $1,000,000
TBC
Bendigo Bank Reward Saver4.75% ongoingTBCGrow your balance
Make at least one deposit
Requires Bendigo transaction account
Balances up to $100,000
TBC
Beyond Bank Purple Bonus Saver Account4.65% ongoingTBCDeposit at least $50 each month
no withdrawals
Balances $0-$200,000
TBC

Savings rate rise calculator

Use the calculator below to see how much interest you could earn with a higher rate.

Some accounts are only open to certain ages. Enter yours to leave out the ones you can't open.

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Assumes banks pass the rise on in full to the base rate. Bonus and introductory margins are held steady.

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To earn the rate shown, you'll usually need to meet the account's monthly conditions — like depositing a minimum amount, making no withdrawals, or being within an age range. If you miss a condition in any month, you'll earn the base rate instead, which is often much lower. Check each account's conditions before applying.

General advice warning. The information on this page is general in nature and doesn't take your objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Before opening a savings account, read the provider's Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and Terms & Conditions to check the eligibility, monthly conditions and balance limits that apply. Bonus rates can change without notice. Hive Empire Pty Ltd (CAR 432664) provides factual information and general advice only — not personal advice.
General advice only. Doesn't consider your personal situation. Read each account's PDS and monthly conditions before applying. Hive Empire Pty Ltd, ACL 385509.

Interest earned over the life of your savings, at today's rates compared with after the rate rise.

Account Rate Interest now Interest after rise Difference Apply

These figures are estimates, not quotes. Interest is calculated on the starting balance and monthly contributions you entered, using each account's advertised bonus rate held steady across the period you selected. Actual interest earned will depend on whether you meet the account's monthly conditions, whether any promotional or introductory rate ends, balance caps, and the timing of your deposits. Interest is taxable at your marginal rate.

Why are savings rates going up?

Inflation is still higher than the Reserve Bank would like it to be. Raising interest rates is the RBA's main tool for fighting inflation.

Higher rates make borrowing more expensive for households and businesses, which drives spending down (and therefore, hopefully, inflation).

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15-year rate highs

This is bad news for borrowers but the flipside is banks can offer higher rates on savings accounts. Encouraging saving instead of borrowing also helps drive inflation down.

The cash rate has not been this high since late 2011.

But will my savings rate increase now?

For borrowers with a home loan, a rate rise is all but guaranteed. However, banks don't necessarily pass on the full rate hike to savers. And even if they do, you might not get it automatically.

  • Banks don't have to pass on a full rate hike, although many do.
  • Banks have multiple savings account products. You may have to switch accounts to get the best rate.
  • Sometimes the highest rates are only offered to new customers, or borrowers under a certain age.

What should I do about my savings account?

  1. Check your rate. Once your bank announces its rate move, log in and check what you're actually earning. Look at both the base rate and the bonus rate, and make sure you're still meeting the conditions to earn the bonus interest.
  2. Start comparing. If your bank doesn't pass on the increase in full, it's a good idea to start shopping around for a better savings rate.
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