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    • Key details
  • Key features
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Bendigo Bank Reward Saver Account

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Bendigo Bank Reward Saver

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Maximum variable rate
4.00% p.a.
Base interest rate
0.10% p.a.

Our verdict

This is a low-fee savings account that lets you earn a competitive interest rate if you grow your balance and deposit more than you withdraw each month.

With the Bendigo Bank Reward Saver account you can earn a fairly high bonus interest rate of up to 4% if you grow your balance each month (beyond any interest earned during that month).


You'll also need to have an eligible Bendigo Bank transaction account to open a Reward Saver account. You can earn the bonus rate on balances of up to $100,000.

Pros

  • Competitive interest rate
  • No age restrictions
  • No monthly service fee

Cons

  • Somewhat complicated conditions to get the bonus interest

In this guide

  • Our verdict
  • Details
    • Key details
  • Key features
  • How to apply
  • Your reviews
  • Ask a question

Details

Key details

Product Name Bendigo Bank Reward Saver
Maximum Variable Rate 4.00% p.a.
Standard Variable Rate 0.10% p.a.
Monthly Account Fee $0
Minimum Opening Deposit $0

Key features

Maximum variable interest rate of 4%

This account has a low base rate and a bonus rate. The maximum rate of interest you can earn is 4%.

To get this rate you need to meet a few conditions:

  • Grow your balance each month (not including any interest Bendigo Bank pays you).
  • Make at least one deposit in your savings account by the end of the month.

So if you started the month with $2,000 in the account and deposited a further $400, and you also withdrew $200 in that month, you'd qualify for the bonus rate. If you withdrew $500, you would not qualify.

Standard base variable interest rate 0.1%

If you don't meet the conditions for the bonus rate in any given month you'll earn the much lower base rate of 0.1%.

You can set up automatic deposits from your transaction account to make sure you meet the conditions for the bonus rate.

How to apply

Eligibility

You are eligible for the Bendigo Bank Reward Saver account if:

  • You are an Australian citizen or resident.

Documents you'll need

  • Identification. This can be a driver's licence or a passport.
  • Your address. You'll need to provide your residential address.
  • Tax file number (TFN). You'll need your tax information

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John

November 12, 2025

Should a 16 year old student with a balance of $6045 be charged approx $9 a month Resident withhold Tax on this account ? Thanks


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Sarah Megginson Finder

November 17, 2025

Hi John,


It’s likely that this is being charged because you have not provided the bank with your child’s tax file number. For any account holder, if the bank doesn’t have your TFN, they must legally take out tax at the highest tax rate (currently 47%) from your interest. The good news is you can claim this money back from the tax office by lodging a tax return for your daughter, and you can apply for a tax file number for her now so she can avoid paying this tax going forward. Hope this helps!


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Fred

January 11, 2024

Hi, is the interest in the Bendigo Bank Reward Saver compounded? Thanks


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Jason Loewenthal Finder

January 19, 2024

Hi Fred,


The interest in this account is paid monthly, so will be compounded if you leave it in the account after it is paid.


We have a guide on compound interest if you want to learn more.


I hope that helps.


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