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    wide bay savings accounts

    Overall rating: 7.5 (17 reviews)*

    Last reviewed: 24 April 2012


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    • Good customer service but exorbitant bank fees.

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        2. (Reviewed 5 days ago)

      Although the staff are courteous and helpful, the cost of such a variety of fees, and associated overdraw fees if they exceed your current balance, as well as the lack of interest, means the bank service if far from effective for my purpose as a p...       Full review 

      Although the staff are courteous and helpful, the cost of such a variety of fees, and associated overdraw fees if they exceed your current balance, as well as the lack of interest, means the bank service if far from effective for my purpose as a private individual with limited income.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Kay from Queensland

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    • The tops in banking

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        2. (Reviewed about 1 month ago)

      These days one must be very careful and chary of the main banks and their products and self interest, not really caring for their customers,. wide Bay is excellent. We always feel that our needs and wants are in secure hands, and that we are being...       Full review 

      These days one must be very careful and chary of the main banks and their products and self interest, not really caring for their customers,. wide Bay is excellent. We always feel that our needs and wants are in secure hands, and that we are being looked after and valued as a customer. We will always stay with a bank or building society which cares for its staff, people, products and customers. We have no complaints at all, and always have almost instant access to what ever we want.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Gabrielle from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed 4 months ago)

      Customer service is excellent. Staff are very helpful and have a broad knowledge of what the bank offers. I love the clean, bright premises and cheerful atmosphere.       Full review 

      Customer service is excellent. Staff are very helpful and have a broad knowledge of what the bank offers. I love the clean, bright premises and cheerful atmosphere.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Annette from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed 6 months ago)

      By being one of the smaller financial institutions, Wide bay Australia gives all the big bank advantages, without all the big banks "don't care" attitude & performance.       Full review 

      By being one of the smaller financial institutions, Wide bay Australia gives all the big bank advantages, without all the big banks "don't care" attitude & performance.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Lloyd from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed 8 months ago)

      The staff are very friendly and always willing to assist with any queries you may have. They are very product knowledgeable and very seldom do they have to refer the inquiry to another staff member. Their products are very good compared to other f...       Full review 

      The staff are very friendly and always willing to assist with any queries you may have. They are very product knowledgeable and very seldom do they have to refer the inquiry to another staff member. Their products are very good compared to other financial institutions. Their locations are excellent.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Kenneth from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed 8 months ago)

      There are three convenient locations in town. The lines in the bank always move quickly. The staff are ALWAYS friendly, helpful and prompt with service. I can always see the bank manager in person or speak to him on the phone very promptly. He is ...       Full review 

      There are three convenient locations in town. The lines in the bank always move quickly. The staff are ALWAYS friendly, helpful and prompt with service. I can always see the bank manager in person or speak to him on the phone very promptly. He is always willing to help with any problems he can and always has excellent advice. They are the best bank I have ever belonged to for 5 star service.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Sarah from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed 9 months ago)

      They're flexible and call up when a cheque is presented without enough funds - the customer service level provides you with a phone call to enable you time to deposit funds and stop the cheque from being dishonored - something I do not know if any...       Full review 

      They're flexible and call up when a cheque is presented without enough funds - the customer service level provides you with a phone call to enable you time to deposit funds and stop the cheque from being dishonored - something I do not know if any other banks are doing.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Kerryn from Victoria

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        2. (Reviewed 9 months ago)

      I have always had accounts with the Wide Bay as I worked there when I was young. So I an account there that I bank for our holidays so I don't touch it. The staff are friendly and easy to talk to.       Full review 

      I have always had accounts with the Wide Bay as I worked there when I was young. So I an account there that I bank for our holidays so I don't touch it. The staff are friendly and easy to talk to.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Judy from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed 9 months ago)

      the very best of the best with friendly staff at all branches. All are helpful and nothing is a problem, I'd recommend them to anybody.       Full review 

      the very best of the best with friendly staff at all branches. All are helpful and nothing is a problem, I'd recommend them to anybody.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Ian from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed 9 months ago)

      I have had this account for over 20 years and it wasn't until i asked to find out it doesn't accured interest but it charges monthly withdrawal fees.       Full review 

      I have had this account for over 20 years and it wasn't until i asked to find out it doesn't accured interest but it charges monthly withdrawal fees.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Margaret from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed 11 months ago)

      Wide Bay Capricorn have branches located everywhere for convenience, they are always willing to help and assist with banking issues and I have even seen the girls helping out elderly with other issues.       Full review 

      Wide Bay Capricorn have branches located everywhere for convenience, they are always willing to help and assist with banking issues and I have even seen the girls helping out elderly with other issues.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Debbie from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed 11 months ago)

      The best thing I like about Wide Bay is that you can walk in there anytime of the day and get served straight away, not lining up for ages. And the staff are always pleasant and not too pushy!       Full review 

      The best thing I like about Wide Bay is that you can walk in there anytime of the day and get served straight away, not lining up for ages. And the staff are always pleasant and not too pushy!


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Sharen from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed about 1 year ago)

      The local staff are superb and always helpful to all clients, from observation.       Full review 

      The local staff are superb and always helpful to all clients, from observation.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Brian from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed about 1 year ago)

      Still has a bankbook so is easy to keep account of spending. Needs a Debit/Master/Visa Card. Needs to remove fees for students.       Full review 

      Still has a bankbook so is easy to keep account of spending. Needs a Debit/Master/Visa Card. Needs to remove fees for students.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Clare from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed about 1 year ago)

      Lack of ATM's is frustrating I am forced to go to their branch or ATM or pay fees to access my money. Not good enough.       Full review 

      Lack of ATM's is frustrating I am forced to go to their branch or ATM or pay fees to access my money. Not good enough.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Veronika from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed about 1 year ago)

      Unlike the big four, Wide Bay's fees and charges are reasonable and are the same each month, so you know what you are up against from month to month with no nasty surprises! I would recommend their product to anyone because, so far, I am only awar...       Full review 

      Unlike the big four, Wide Bay's fees and charges are reasonable and are the same each month, so you know what you are up against from month to month with no nasty surprises! I would recommend their product to anyone because, so far, I am only aware of 'pros' and no 'cons'


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Steve from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed about 1 year ago)

      The taem at widebay have gone out of their way to help in every way possible       Full review 

      The taem at widebay have gone out of their way to help in every way possible


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Therese from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed about 1 year ago)

      When I first went into Wide Bay they could not have been more helpful or courteous       Full review 

      When I first went into Wide Bay they could not have been more helpful or courteous


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Margaret from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed over 1 year ago)

      Wide bay is a friendly, local bank. The staff are friendly and can't do enough for us. They are great!       Full review 

      Wide bay is a friendly, local bank. The staff are friendly and can't do enough for us. They are great!


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Sandi from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed over 1 year ago)

      They had a lot of bank fees that you were not told about until you found them on your statement & there were a limited number of ATM available.       Full review 

      They had a lot of bank fees that you were not told about until you found them on your statement & there were a limited number of ATM available.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Leon from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed over 1 year ago)

      Low cost option with excellent customer service.       Full review 

      Low cost option with excellent customer service.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Sarah from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed over 1 year ago)

      There aren't many banks or ATM around. Their fee's are not good at all, they are expensive       Full review 

      There aren't many banks or ATM around. Their fee's are not good at all, they are expensive


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Shanii from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed almost 2 years ago)

      They're a smaller bank, and easy to deal with although they could have more branches.       Full review 

      They're a smaller bank, and easy to deal with although they could have more branches.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Stewart from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed almost 2 years ago)

      I like this product because it is what I need for all my business. If I have any inquires someone is there to help. The only con is that you need a certain amount in the account to get any interest.       Full review 

      I like this product because it is what I need for all my business. If I have any inquires someone is there to help. The only con is that you need a certain amount in the account to get any interest.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Cindy from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed almost 2 years ago)

      When you have a disability.These guys really really look after you,and go out of their way to assistme,an try to makeme financially comfortable,and giving me somuch helpful advice, excellent bank.       Full review 

      When you have a disability.These guys really really look after you,and go out of their way to assistme,an try to makeme financially comfortable,and giving me somuch helpful advice, excellent bank.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Gina from Queensland

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        2. (Reviewed almost 2 years ago)

      This is not a big bank, but I have no desire to change to another bank as they have been so helpful to me.       Full review 

      This is not a big bank, but I have no desire to change to another bank as they have been so helpful to me.


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      wide bay savings account reviewed by Kathy from Queensland

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