Bank of Queensland Simple Saver Account
- Maximum variable rate
- 4.85% p.a.
- Base interest rate
- 4.85%p.a.
Our verdict
This savings account offers an ongoing interest rate on balances up to $5 million with no monthly conditions to meet.
This savings account offers a decent interest rate. While not the highest in the market, there are zero monthly conditions to meet. With other bonus saver accounts you’ll need to jump through a few hoops each month to get the high rate.
As the name suggests, this account is a simple savings account that pays you interest each month with nothing for you to do. It’d be ideal if you don’t want to commit to a regular monthly deposit and don’t want any withdrawal restrictions, but still want your savings to earn some interest.
You can open up to 9 Simple Saver accounts which is handy if you want to split your money up for different things.
Pros
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No conditions to meet for interest
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No fees
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Savings tools and features in myBoQ app
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Open up to 9 simple Saver accounts
Cons
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Ongoing interest rate is a little lower than the highest rates on the market
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Bonus rate is only for new customers
Details
Key details
| Product Name | Bank of Queensland Simple Saver Account |
| Maximum Variable Rate | 4.85% p.a. |
| Standard Variable Rate | 4.85% p.a. |
| Monthly Account Fee | $0 |
| Minimum Age | 14 |
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Sarah Megginson Finder
July 29, 2024
Hi Ave,
Your best bet is to contact BOQ for customer support on this query, as you’re in the grey area of the T&Cs so we can’t offer any clarity.
You could also consider a savings account that offers a stronger ongoing rate without dropping after the intro period, such as this AMP savings accounts, which currently offers 5.4% as long as $1k per month is deposited into the account.
Hope this helps!
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Tony
July 24, 2024
Does this account have a debit card with no domestic and international transaction fees
Sarah Megginson Finder
July 29, 2024
Hi Tony,
With this account you’ll pay no transaction fees within Australia. However you’ll pay an international ATM Withdrawal fee of $5, or $2 for a balance enquiry. You’ll also pay a 3% fee when any transaction is processed outside of Australia (in Australian dollars
or a foreign currency).
Hope this helps!
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Gray
July 07, 2024
Can a company open a BOQ simple saver account or is it only open to individuals?
Sarah Megginson Finder
July 17, 2024
Hi Gray,
This account is only open to personal customers. You can see some options for business savings accounts here.
Roy
March 31, 2024
We have a son 14 years old. My wife and I want our son to get his first debit card and sign up for a simple saver account. Do we just download the app and sign up using his mobile number and all his personal details?
Sarah Megginson Finder
July 23, 2024
Hi Roy,
You’ll usually need to verify your son’s identity with ID forms like a passport, birth certificate or Medicare. If you’re able to successfully complete electronic verification when applying online, your child’s account will be opened immediately.
Hope this helps!
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Christopher
March 20, 2024
I am here on a 010 temp Visa waiting for my sponsored parent visa to be approved which can take up to 12 years
I have my own property and Mobile and bank account ( Westpac) can i apply for your simple savings account
Sarah Megginson Finder
March 25, 2024
Hi Christopher,
That should be fine, but yYu can contact Bank of Queensland to verify your eligibility: 1300 557 272
Ave
July 24, 2024
“Rate includes an additional introductory interest rate of 0.50% p.a. which will be paid for 4 months from account opening date to any new Simple Saver opened on or after 3 July 2024.”
So if after 4 months a 2nd Simple Saver (up to 9 allowed) is opened that also gets to enjoy the .50% bonus for 4 months (repeatg up to the maximun of 9 accounts or roughly 3 years).
I am only asking as St George has a similar .10% bonus for 90 days that seem to activate for each new Incentive. And St George also offers 5.30% that way up to 249,999.99 per new account.
What is also extremely vague is the other condition (so yes BOQ Term & COnditions are clear a s mud)
“The Simple Saver bonus rate is for new customers only”
Does this realy mean “new customers” or “new simple saver customers” (big difference), of if what I mentioned above works (unintentionally or not, you never know with bank IT systems) it is a completey irrelevant condition.
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