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5.75% p.a. (for $0 to $250,001)
4.40% p.a.(for $0 to $250,001)
Yes up to $250,000
Bonus rate for the first 4 months from account opening
Reward yourself with a higher rate for your good savings habits with the Rabobank High Interest Savings Account . Receive the maximum rate when you grow your balance by at least $200 each month. No Account keeping fees. No minimum balance.
Reward yourself with a higher rate for your good savings habits with the Rabobank High Interest Savings Account . Receive the maximum rate when you grow your balance by at least $200 each month. No Account keeping fees. No minimum balance.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Rabobank High Interest Savings Account
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5.35% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
4.75% p.a.(for $0 to $1,000,000)
Yes up to $250,000
Bonus variable rate is available for the first four months.
Competitive introductory variable rate for first 4 months (on deposits up to $250,000). No account keeping fees to pay. Multiple 2023 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner.
Competitive introductory variable rate for first 4 months (on deposits up to $250,000). No account keeping fees to pay. Multiple 2023 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Macquarie Savings Account
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5.25% p.a. (for $0 to $1,000,000)
0% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Intro bonus rate of 5.25% for balances up to $1,000,000 for the first 4 months, reverting to 3.25%. Minimum deposit of $50 and no withdrawals.
Introductory bonus rate for balances up to $1,000,000 for the first 4 months. Minimum deposit of $50 and no withdrawals. Start your account online in under 10 minutes and earn interest on balances up to $1,000,000 (T&Cs apply). No monthly account fees, helping you save smarter and faster.
Introductory bonus rate for balances up to $1,000,000 for the first 4 months. Minimum deposit of $50 and no withdrawals. Start your account online in under 10 minutes and earn interest on balances up to $1,000,000 (T&Cs apply). No monthly account fees, helping you save smarter and faster.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the IMB Bank Reward Saver Account
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5.40% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
1.20% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000)
Yes up to $250,000
Enjoy a bonus rate when you deposit at least $1000 per month with the AMP Saver Account.
No account fees. Unlimited transactions when linked to an AMP Bank transaction account. Easy online access to your money. Option to link your savings account to an everyday transaction account. 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner.
No account fees. Unlimited transactions when linked to an AMP Bank transaction account. Easy online access to your money. Option to link your savings account to an everyday transaction account. 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the AMP Bank AMP Saver Account
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5.00% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
2.00% p.a.(for $0 to $250,000)
Yes up to $250,000
Minimum $100 monthly deposit and no withdrawals to earn bonus interest each month.
Earn a generous interest rate on your at-call savings (T&Cs apply). Interest is calculated daily and paid to you monthly. A $5 monthly membership fee will not apply if your total account balances with First Option Bank exceed $1,000 or you have a credit card or loan with the bank.
Earn a generous interest rate on your at-call savings (T&Cs apply). Interest is calculated daily and paid to you monthly. A $5 monthly membership fee will not apply if your total account balances with First Option Bank exceed $1,000 or you have a credit card or loan with the bank.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the First Option Bank Savings+Bonus
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No Current Offer
4.75% p.a.(for $1 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Unlimited access 24/7 via Banking App, Phone & Internet Banking. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly. No transaction fees or monthly service fees. No minimum balance or withdrawal restrictions. Online access only.
Unlimited access 24/7 via Banking App, Phone & Internet Banking. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly. No transaction fees or monthly service fees. No minimum balance or withdrawal restrictions. Online access only.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Unity Bank MoneyMAX Account
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0.85% p.a. (for $5,556 to $50,001)
0.05% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Minimum $5 monthly deposit and no withdrawals to earn bonus interest each month.
A dedicated high-interest savings account exclusively for under-18 members, designed to help kids save up for something they want. Internet banking and Mobile Banking App. Deposit a minimum of $5 per month (pocket money!) without making a withdrawal and you will earn high bonus interest on balances up to $5,555. Balances over $5,555 will earn only the base interest rate of 0.05% p.a
A dedicated high-interest savings account exclusively for under-18 members, designed to help kids save up for something they want. Internet banking and Mobile Banking App. Deposit a minimum of $5 per month (pocket money!) without making a withdrawal and you will earn high bonus interest on balances up to $5,555. Balances over $5,555 will earn only the base interest rate of 0.05% p.a
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the First Option Bank Kids Bonus Saver
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5.00% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
0.05% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Bonus rate when at least $20 is deposited each month and five Visa Debit transactions are made each month using linked Glide transaction account.
Start saving and earn interest with just a $20 deposit and make 5 eligible transactions each month. No fees or penalties for withdrawing money.
Start saving and earn interest with just a $20 deposit and make 5 eligible transactions each month. No fees or penalties for withdrawing money.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the MyState Bank Bonus Saver Account
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5.20% p.a. (for $0 to $30,000)
2.00% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Make 5 eligible card purchases per month with a Westpac Choice account and min 1 deposit and higher balance than at the beginning of the month in Life savings account.
Are you 18 - 29 years of age? Earn up to a generous variable interest rate on your savings when you spend and save with Westpac. For individuals aged 18 to 29 on Westpac Life account balances up to $30,000.
Are you 18 - 29 years of age? Earn up to a generous variable interest rate on your savings when you spend and save with Westpac. For individuals aged 18 to 29 on Westpac Life account balances up to $30,000.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Westpac Life - 18-29 years old
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5.10% p.a.
6 months
$1,000
Yes up to $250,000
Great rates and incentives incl. 0.10% added loyalty bonus at renewal. Option to have interest paid to another bank. Winner of the Mozo Experts Choice Awards 2024^ for Term Deposits.
Great rates and incentives incl. 0.10% added loyalty bonus at renewal. Option to have interest paid to another bank. Winner of the Mozo Experts Choice Awards 2024^ for Term Deposits.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Judo Bank Term Deposit
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5.00% p.a.
7 months
$5,000
Yes up to $250,000
No set-up or account keeping fees. Deposits up to $250,000 per customer are guaranteed by the Australian Government. Mozo Experts Choice winner for Term Deposit 2022.
No set-up or account keeping fees. Deposits up to $250,000 per customer are guaranteed by the Australian Government. Mozo Experts Choice winner for Term Deposit 2022.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the MyState Bank Online Term Deposit
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5.00% p.a.
1 year
$1,000
Yes up to $250,000
Enjoy a competitive fixed interest with the choice of 1 month to 5 year terms. Start with as little as $1,000. Interest paid monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly. Receive a 0.10% loyalty bonus when you automatically reinvest your Term Deposit before maturity. (Terms and Conditions apply)
Enjoy a competitive fixed interest with the choice of 1 month to 5 year terms. Start with as little as $1,000. Interest paid monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly. Receive a 0.10% loyalty bonus when you automatically reinvest your Term Deposit before maturity. (Terms and Conditions apply)
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Rabobank Term Deposit
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Savings rates are usually going to be affected by the movements of the RBA which, in turn, sets the cash rate based on where inflation is trending. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) latest quarterly release for the twelve months to the March quarter found that CPI rose by 3.6%—lower than the 4.1% in the December quarter release.
These figures show that inflation is close to the RBA’s 2-3% target, although it remains a bit stubborn. So savers should keep this in mind as providers are likely to revise rates downwards the moment the RBA hints at cuts.
For now, savers should keep a close eye on and compare savings rates to ensure they’re getting the best interest level possible.
One of the best ways to get a top rate on your savings account is to know what’s currently considered a ‘good rate’. According to the Mozo data team, the average savings rates based on the providers in our database are:
Current average ongoing savings rate: 3.47% p.a.
Current median ongoing savings rate: 4.15% p.a.
(correct as of 1 May)
These rates can act as a benchmark, so you know what you should be comparing against and get a good sense of where interest rates sit relative to each other. Another way you can do this is by comparing your interest to current rates of inflation. Some of the highest savings interest rates are currently in the 5.00% range, which you can check out on our high interest savings account page.
Every month we compare two savings accounts to demonstrate why it pays to compare. For May, the two savings accounts we’re looking at are bonus rates from ING and MOVE bank.
Account | Special Rate | Base Rate | Special Rate condition |
ING Savings Maximiser | 5.50% p.a. | 0.55% p.a. | Deposit $1000 from an external source into a personal ING account (excluding Orange One and Living Super), make 5 eligible transactions and grow Savings Maximiser account each month so that there is more in the account at the end of the month than there was at the start of each month (excluding interest). The total bonus interest rate is available on balances up to $100,000 on one Savings Maximiser the next month after meeting eligibility. |
MOVE Bank Growth Saver | 5.50% p.a. | 0.10% p.a. | Minimum deposit of $200 and no withdrawals in the month for balances up to $25,000. |
* Correct as of 1 May 2024
ING’s Savings Maximiser and MOVE Bank’s Growth Saver both offer similar bonus rates. However the conditions required and balance caps for both are fairly different. That’s why it’s always important to read the fine print and get a good idea of what you’re expected to save in order to get these bonus rates.
For instance, if you can easily save $200 but are less sure about saving $1000, then the ING account might not be the best option for your situation. On the other hand, MOVE banks Growth Saver offers the same rate for a lower balance cap. So if you want to save a larger amount of your money (like for a home deposit), then the higher balance cap on the ING account could mean achieving your goals faster.
As always, the best way to know which account to sign up for is by getting clear on your savings goals and financial situation. You can check out our savings guides for more advice or compare some of the providers in the tables above.
Saving money is hard enough so you want to make sure you're earning a decent interest rate and avoiding unnecessary fees. This is where we come in. Mozo can help you make the most out of your hard-earned money by finding the right savings account match for your needs.
But finding an account that's right for you depends on different factors such as whether you have a short or long term savings goal, if you can make minimum monthly deposits to the account, and if you would consider bundling your savings account and bank account together to access a higher interest rate.
We can help you weigh up all these factors as well as analyse the latest savings interest rates and fees across all financial institutions in Mozo's database. Whether you're looking for online saver accounts, kids accounts or a high interest savings account to maximise your savings, our nifty comparison tools let you compare accounts conveniently according to price as well as features.
You can also read savings account reviews from real customers around Australia to get the inside story on everything from convenience to customer service.
This page is all about personal saving. If you are after information on business saving, head over to our business banking section.
An everyday savings account is generally the most basic savings account offered by banks and credit unions. These accounts generally only have a base interest rate and require little or no requirements to receive this rate. To get a higher rate of interest on your savings, you’ll generally need to shop around and compare bonus and intro rate offers of high interest accounts.
Even though most standard savings accounts only offer base savings rates, the best accounts in everyday savings accounts can still be competitive. The current top 3 highest base (or standard interest) rates in our database are:
Savings Account |
Standard Interest Rate |
Maximum Balance Conditions |
Australian Unity Freedom Saver |
5.20% p.a |
(for $0 to $50,001) |
ANZ Plus ANZ Save |
4.90% p.a |
(for $0 to $249,999) |
Bank of Queensland Simple Saver Account |
4.85% p.a |
(for $0 to $5,000,001) |
|
You can find out more of the top 10 best everyday savings accounts on our best savings account page.
A high interest savings account is any savings account that has an above-average interest rate. To help you with your savings account comparison, the Mozo data team has crunched the numbers from all the savings accounts we track and provided a table of the ‘average’ savings rates below.
Savings Account Type |
Average rate all Accounts |
Average rate Big 4 |
All Ongoing |
3.45% p.a. |
3.44% p.a. |
Only Bonus |
4.59% p.a. |
4.79% p.a. |
Only Introductory Rates |
4.84% p.a. |
4.69% p.a. |
Only Unconditional Rates |
1.40% p.a. |
1.62% p.a. |
As we can see, any account above a rate of 3.45% p.a. could be considered high interest. These numbers are important to keep in mind when reviewing savings accounts so you can find the best savings account for your situation.
To help you understand the different types of accounts available, and their key differences, here is a list of popular savings accounts:
Online saver accounts: In a world that's moving from gadget to gadget, online saver accounts are ideal for technology-savvy savers. Online banking cuts out the hassle of visiting a branch and lets you access your account on the go. Lower bank overheads also mean higher interest rates for you and lower fees (in fact most online savings accounts have no account fees).
Most banks also have customised banking apps that let you access your account on your smartphone. In fact, some financial providers also allow you to use their banking app on your smartwatch so you can check your balance with a flick of the wrist.
Bonus saver accounts: These accounts offer a bonus interest rate if you fulfil certain criteria such as meeting monthly deposit or withdrawal requirements. Some of the hottest savings rates around are only available if you bundle your bank account and savings account together with the same provider.
While these conditions can seem limiting, they can also reinforce your savings habit. Knowing that you'll lose that top interest rate if you access your money is a great incentive to keep your savings on track.
Intro rate saver: As an incentive for switching accounts banks often offer bonus introductory rates for a period of 3 to 6 months from opening an account with them. Intro rates are usually quite high, but once the introductory period ends the interest goes back to the standard variable rate for the account. These accounts are ideal for people who are looking at a short term saving goal or are happy to switch banks every couple of months to get the highest rates in the market.
Long term savings account: If you are planning to save money over a sustained period of time, and don't want to switch accounts frequently, you should go for an account that offers the highest standard rate of interest.
Kids savings accounts: Introduce your children to the idea of banking and saving money with a kids savings account. These accounts usually don't have account fees and offer a competitive interest rate but often have conditions like limited or no withdrawals to get the highest rate.
While it may seem obvious that an account offering the highest interest rate would be the more ideal option, it might not always be that simple. Here are other important features that you should keep in mind while comparing the different savings accounts available:
This page is all about personal saving. If you are after information on business saving, head over to our business banking section.
You can also read savings account reviews from real customers around Australia to get the inside story on everything from convenience to customer service.
You may find yourself divided between investing your money in a savings account or a term deposit. Here are some key factors to consider:
Generally, interest rates are the driving factor for most savers when deciding between savings accounts. While a high-interest rate is important, it’s also important to make sure that the account conditions you choose are right for your situation.
One of the best ways to save more money (besides a raise) is to make a budget. By calculating your income and expenses, you’ll be able to figure out where you can curb your spending and add extra cash in your savings account. Check out our budget calculator to figure out how much you could potentially save.
A basic formula for calculating interest on savings accounts would be B x R x T where B = balance, R = interest rate, and T = time. So a balance of $2,000 x 3% p.a. rate x 1 year = $2,061. Alternatively, you can use one of Mozo’s savings interest rate calculators to quickly get a sense of how much you could potentially save at different rates.
Kids accounts won’t just be a case of getting a good interest rate—you’ll want to make sure you’ve got the right age range too. This is because kids saver accounts are generally separated into sub-categories such as kids, teens, and “youth” (which can range as high as 35 year olds). Check out the best kids savings accounts or compare accounts on our kids saving account page.
While ANZ Plus has many appealing features. Along with its highly competitive interest rate, another plus is that there is no minimum monthly deposit required in order to achieve interest. You can also make withdrawals without forfeiting interest, there is one aspect I really don't respect is that their condition on paying interest, which states: "We pay interest into your ANZ Save Account on the last Business Day of each month. It will generally include interest up to (but excluding) that day". This is outrageous. I have never experienced another bank which does it this way and only discovered it when I noticed that my interest for the month of March was much lower than expected. This was a result of Easter falling at the end of March, so I effectively lost 3 full days of interest. After checking the calendar I've discovered that my interest would be affected in this way in June, August and November 2024. Consequently, I am moving my money to a bank with very similar rates who pay interest on the full month. I feel there is no reason for this "feature". It is not commonplace practice and certainly not a good way to do business, particularly in terms of gaining trust. Although it is outlined in the terms, I feel that most people wouldn't even be aware of this.
Read full reviewWhile ANZ Plus has many appealing features. Along with its highly competitive interest rate, another plus is that there is no minimum monthly deposit required in order to achieve interest. You can also make withdrawals without forfeiting interest, there is one aspect I really don't respect is that their condition on paying interest, which states: "We pay interest into your ANZ Save Account on the last Business Day of each month. It will generally include interest up to (but excluding) that day". This is outrageous. I have never experienced another bank which does it this way and only discovered it when I noticed that my interest for the month of March was much lower than expected. This was a result of Easter falling at the end of March, so I effectively lost 3 full days of interest. After checking the calendar I've discovered that my interest would be affected in this way in June, August and November 2024. Consequently, I am moving my money to a bank with very similar rates who pay interest on the full month. I feel there is no reason for this "feature". It is not commonplace practice and certainly not a good way to do business, particularly in terms of gaining trust. Although it is outlined in the terms, I feel that most people wouldn't even be aware of this.
ING is a great bank. They have great customer service and are easily contactable when needed assistance. It provides an easy option for people who do not have time to visit a bank front as it is run online. I can not find any negatives with the bank, and have been with them for many years and will be for as long as needed.
Read full reviewING is a great bank. They have great customer service and are easily contactable when needed assistance. It provides an easy option for people who do not have time to visit a bank front as it is run online. I can not find any negatives with the bank, and have been with them for many years and will be for as long as needed.
They are always looking out for me
Read full reviewThey are always looking out for me
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