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    HSBC Serious Saver Review

    Review published: 21 February 2012
    Review updated: 7 May 2012

    What's hot:

    • 5.55% intro rate (first four months)
    • 4.25% ongoing interest rate
    • No account fees

    What's not:

    • Interest rate drops to 0% with any withdrawal

    Mozo snapshot:

    Do you have a serious savings goal? The HSBC Serious Saver has a wow-worthy 5.55% intro rate for the first four months and no account fees. And to keep you on that savings track the there is a serious disincentive to make withdrawals - just one withdrawal in a month and your interest rate will plummet to 0%!

    Key features: The HSBC serious saver has an 4.25% ongoing interest rate for balances of up to $1 million after the intro rate period ends. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly and there's no minimum or ongoing balance requirements.

    The HSBC Serious Saver makes transferring funds simple as you're able to choose between mobile, internet or phone banking. Often banks insist that you have a linked transaction account with their bank when you open an online savings account. So it's seriously convenient that with the HSBC Serious Saver you can link to any Australian bank account.

    To keep on track of your savings you'll receive statements every 6 months and for the digitally savvy you'll also have the option of e-statements.

    Who it's good for: The HSBC Serious Saver is designed for a serious saver who has a savings goal in mind like a holiday and doesn't need (or have the urge) to make withdrawals regularly.

    Any catches? While this account has the freedom of no minimum or ongoing balance requirements, if you make even just one withdrawal you'll receive NO interest for that month. Avoid this catch and you'll really start to see your savings climb!

    How are HSBC savings accounts rated by the Mozo community?

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    HSBC savings accounts 7.4 Based on 36
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    Latest review of HSBC Serious Saver

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        Not very competitive interest

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          2. (Reviewed 18 days ago)

        I like it as there are no account keeping fees; you can easily access your account 24/7 via internet; also you can withdraw cash from certain ATM without incurring any fees. The main dislike is its less competitive interest rate and in order ...       Full review 

        I like it as there are no account keeping fees; you can easily access your account 24/7 via internet; also you can withdraw cash from certain ATM without incurring any fees. The main dislike is its less competitive interest rate and in order to earn interest, one cannot withdraw cash from this account.


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    Rates

    Rates
    Balances from $0: 0.00%pa
    Special Rates
    Balances from $0: 5.55%pa
    Special rate conditions
    Receive a special rate of 4.25% p.a. each month you don't make withdrawals, and a bonus 1.3% p.a. in the first 4 months.

    Features

    Atm access
    no
    Daily atm withdrawal limit
    $
    Eftpos card
    no
    Mastercard debit card
    no
    Visa debit card
    no
    Branch access
    no
    Cheque book
    no
    Phone banking
    yes
    Internet banking
    yes
    Bpay
    no
    Australia post banking
    no
    Other restrictions
    Must link to a transaction account. Maximum account balance is $1,000,000.
    Other benefits
    none
    Kids ages
    none

    Fees

    Account fee
    $0.00
    Account fee waiver
    none
    Free transactions per month
    unlimited free transactions from phone, internet.
    Network ATM fee
    $
    ATM networks
    none
    Other bank ATM fee
    $
    Over the counter deposit fee
    $
    Over the counter withdrawal fee
    $
    Eftpos fee
    $
    Phone fee
    $0.00
    Internet fee
    $0.00
    Cheque fee
    $

    Other financial bits

    Minimum opening deposit
    $0.00
    Minimum balance
    $0.00
    Interest paid
    Monthly

    About HSBC

    HSBC in Australia is part of the HSBC Group, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations. HSBC has products for every money need you can think of, including savings accounts and term deposits for your day-to-day money management, a suite of home loans to finance your dream home, plus credit card and personal loan options. With branches all over the world, HSBC is the world’s local bank!

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