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  • NAB iSaver

    • 3.75%

    • 5.20%

    NAB iSaver Review

    Review published: 10 February 2012
    Review updated: 25 May 2012

    What's hot:

    • 5.20% special rate (first four months)
    • No transaction or account keeping fees
    • No deposit requirements or withdrawal restrictions

    What's not:

    • Must have a NAB linked transaction account

    Mozo snapshot:

    Everything seems to come with an 'i' these days: iPad, iCloud... now there's the NAB iSaver. As the name suggests the NAB iSaver is made for your personal savings, offering a high 5.20% intro rate, clear of bank fee and transaction fees and balance requirements. iWin!

    Key features: The NAB iSaver has a 5.20% fixed intro rate available for the first four months, which smoothly transitions to an ongoing standard variable interest rate of 3.75%. Unlike other high interest savings accounts, you can make unlimited deposits or withdrawals on the iSaver and your interest rate won't be affected. There are no minimum or opening balance requirements and all interest is calculated daily and paid monthly on every $1.

    iWish! There is a $1 million cap on the bonus rate but you'll still get the 3.75% standard variable interest rate for balances over $1 million.

    Who it's good for: Savers who want a flexible savings account that has a good interest rate and no fees. You'll need to have a linked NAB transaction account to open an iSaver.

    Any catches? You can only transfer funds in and out of the savings account through the NAB transaction account. And the bonus 5.20% intro rate is only available to new accounts.

    How are NAB savings accounts rated by the Mozo community?

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    NAB savings accounts 7.7 Based on 501
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        Good product but lousy interest rates

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          2. (Reviewed 5 days ago)

        Good product, but same as most online savings. Not as good for interest as Bankwest or citibank       Full review 

        Good product, but same as most online savings. Not as good for interest as Bankwest or citibank


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Julie from Western Australia

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        No fees, and online banking is convenient and easy

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          2. (Reviewed 5 days ago)

        I absolutely love the Nab! They don't charge me any fees whatsoever, the internet banking system is easy to use and convenient, and they have great customer service. I'd recommend them to anyone, definitely the best of the big 4 banks.       Full review 

        I absolutely love the Nab! They don't charge me any fees whatsoever, the internet banking system is easy to use and convenient, and they have great customer service. I'd recommend them to anyone, definitely the best of the big 4 banks.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Alice from Victoria

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        Lousy reward for loyalty.

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          2. (Reviewed 5 days ago)

        The i-saver account is advertised at one percentage interest for new starters but we older customers are not rewarded for our loyalty and we receive a lower interest rate. In today's society fairness should be practiced and loyalty at least ackno...       Full review 

        The i-saver account is advertised at one percentage interest for new starters but we older customers are not rewarded for our loyalty and we receive a lower interest rate. In today's society fairness should be practiced and loyalty at least acknowledged. As it is I have to close my old account and open a new one every four months to just get a reasonable rate - at least that used as a deeming rate by the Dept of Social Security for pension purposes. I cannot afford to go backwards with my savings in my later years.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Lyn from Queensland

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        Excellent support, always with a smile.

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          2. (Reviewed 10 days ago)

        NAB have a great support network in place. I have called them and emailed them several times when I have had problems and always find them helpful. Plus their website is set out great and very user friendly.       Full review 

        NAB have a great support network in place. I have called them and emailed them several times when I have had problems and always find them helpful. Plus their website is set out great and very user friendly.


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        Exceptional customer service, high interest rate

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          2. (Reviewed 10 days ago)

        Exceptional customer service. Everything was explained well upon opening account. Easy access through internet banking. I mainly use internet banking. I believe it is easier that way and helps me to save more money because of the easier access. Of...       Full review 

        Exceptional customer service. Everything was explained well upon opening account. Easy access through internet banking. I mainly use internet banking. I believe it is easier that way and helps me to save more money because of the easier access. Offered high interest rates.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Kelly from Western Australia

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        Good daily rate and easy to use.

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          2. (Reviewed 10 days ago)

        The online saver account is perfect for those who don't have a large sum of money to start with. The account accrues it's interest daily so the more you put in through-out a month the better. But you also won't lose out entirely if you need to wit...       Full review 

        The online saver account is perfect for those who don't have a large sum of money to start with. The account accrues it's interest daily so the more you put in through-out a month the better. But you also won't lose out entirely if you need to withdraw some money from the account before the end of the month.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Kirsty from South Australia

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        GREAT rates GOOD customer service!

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          2. (Reviewed 11 days ago)

        NAB offers to students and many other clients bank accounts with ZERO payments for bank keeping, they offer a high 5% credit interest on my savings and they have always been extremely helpful to me at NAB branches       Full review 

        NAB offers to students and many other clients bank accounts with ZERO payments for bank keeping, they offer a high 5% credit interest on my savings and they have always been extremely helpful to me at NAB branches


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        Easy and efficient

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          2. (Reviewed 11 days ago)

        I have guided my younger siblings away from the National Australian Bank as they have abused my trust for years. When I started working as a school student they verbally informed me but provided me with an information pamphlet listing the benefits...       Full review 

        I have guided my younger siblings away from the National Australian Bank as they have abused my trust for years. When I started working as a school student they verbally informed me but provided me with an information pamphlet listing the benefits for an account holder under the age of 18. One of the major benefits that convinced me was that there were to be no monthly charges for having an account with NAB or transaction fees. I was advised by another account holder within NAB I was able to raise this issue with a Staff member within the organisation and submit a request to be back paid. A Staff member advised me that this was no longer the case and I was unable to submit a request as they no longer offered the benefits to account holders under the age of 18 the NAB staff member also failed to provide me with information or evidence to prove they notified myself as well as other account holders of this change. I proceeded banking with Australian National Bank and created an isaver account to build interest. NAB made it comfortable and easy for me to transfer money between my every day savings account and my isaver account as I needed it. A few years later I was shocked to learn that the interest rate on my isaver account has been EXPIRED for almost 2 years and I have been charged a substantial amount in interest for money being transferred between the 2 accounts. I have since recommended Suncorp to anyone as i have had nothing but great service from the Suncorp team, weather it is face to face, online or on the phone and I feel comfortable to know there won’t be any nasty hidden secrets.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Chantelle from Queensland

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        Reliable online services

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          2. (Reviewed 12 days ago)

        Although nothing really stands out, I find their online services good, easy to follow and reliable. That's all I ask as they are, after all, a band (4 letter dirty word)       Full review 

        Although nothing really stands out, I find their online services good, easy to follow and reliable. That's all I ask as they are, after all, a band (4 letter dirty word)


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Kathleen from Victoria

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        Excellent service, great interest rates.. 10/10

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          2. (Reviewed 12 days ago)

        NAB have been a great bank to my hubby and i. We have a joint account here in the town we live in. They gave us an isaver account which offers interest every month,which is fantastic. Customer service is very friendly and very helpful. I...       Full review 

        NAB have been a great bank to my hubby and i. We have a joint account here in the town we live in. They gave us an isaver account which offers interest every month,which is fantastic. Customer service is very friendly and very helpful. I have not come across any cons as of yet, All is coming along great.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Sharon from Victoria

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        Good rates; great service sharing better options

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          2. (Reviewed 17 days ago)

        The NAB iSaver, an exceptional account for any person (pensioner especially like me!) wanting to make the most of their money, is the best NAB product. The everyday interest rate is 4.15%. However, the introductory rate for 3 months after opening ...       Full review 

        The NAB iSaver, an exceptional account for any person (pensioner especially like me!) wanting to make the most of their money, is the best NAB product. The everyday interest rate is 4.15%. However, the introductory rate for 3 months after opening a NAB iSaver is 5.50%. This rate then decreases to only 5.15% for the next 9 months. Only then does the 4.15% rate come into play - 12 months after the initial opening of the account. However, the joyful piece of information I discovered is that after every 3 months the NAB iSaver can be closed and a new one immediately opened, thus enabling the customer to continually have their money receiving the highest interest rate of all NAB products ... 5.50%. For me, this product far surpasses the 1%-3% of the NAB Retirement Account, and the limitation of the NAB Smart Reward Saver - within a month 4.45% bonus on deposit only if no withdrawals take place during that same month. I would, and do, most definitely recommend the NAB iSaver to my friends, need I say with great excitement?.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Carmel-anne from Queensland

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        Reasonable rates, reliable bank, Customer service

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          2. (Reviewed 18 days ago)

        The Isaver account offers a reasonable high interest if you keep opening new accounts to take advantage of the 4 months introductory bonus they offer, otherwise it's the same as anywhere else. However the bank doesn't have any problems with people...       Full review 

        The Isaver account offers a reasonable high interest if you keep opening new accounts to take advantage of the 4 months introductory bonus they offer, otherwise it's the same as anywhere else. However the bank doesn't have any problems with people just opening new accounts for this purpose so I do. Because I've banked with NAB for a long this this is an easy thing to do for when I'm overseas etc. I can get better interests with Rabo Direct, U-bank (linked to NAB and at times ING) but when I'm away I like to have my money in the NAB because it's hard to contact those banks from overseas and you need a mobile to move money around


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Anne from New South Wales

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        Outstanding ease of banking

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          2. (Reviewed 18 days ago)

        The customer service is outstanding, I've had problems with several other financial instituions but NAB gives me ease of banking and a trustworthy service.       Full review 

        The customer service is outstanding, I've had problems with several other financial instituions but NAB gives me ease of banking and a trustworthy service.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Adam from Tasmania

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        Great customer service and easy to use

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          2. (Reviewed 18 days ago)

        I like this product because there are no fees and charges, it gives me easy access to my account details online. The staff were extremely helpful. They even accepted my cash deposit manually when their printer wasn't working. Excellent customer se...       Full review 

        I like this product because there are no fees and charges, it gives me easy access to my account details online. The staff were extremely helpful. They even accepted my cash deposit manually when their printer wasn't working. Excellent customer service.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Tanya from Tasmania

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        Original rate was good but then rate dropped

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          2. (Reviewed 18 days ago)

        The interest rate is not really competitive with other online savings accounts. I always shop round for the best rate & swap my account to the bank with the most competitive interest rate.       Full review 

        The interest rate is not really competitive with other online savings accounts. I always shop round for the best rate & swap my account to the bank with the most competitive interest rate.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Sharon from New South Wales

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        Great rates, customer services, and reliable.

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          2. (Reviewed 18 days ago)

        The best feature of the NAB iSaver account I think is that they have no fees and have high interest rates. I think this attracts customers. There has not been any problem regarding the account in the 10 years that I have had the account and they h...       Full review 

        The best feature of the NAB iSaver account I think is that they have no fees and have high interest rates. I think this attracts customers. There has not been any problem regarding the account in the 10 years that I have had the account and they have always provided great customer service where staff are able to help you with any internet banking services and show customers how it works at the computers located at each branch.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Stephanie from New South Wales

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        Fantastic rates & exceptional customer service

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          2. (Reviewed 19 days ago)

        The rates are highly competitive. The set up was easy and the staff at the NAB are extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this product.       Full review 

        The rates are highly competitive. The set up was easy and the staff at the NAB are extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this product.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Jodie from Victoria

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        Easy to use

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          2. (Reviewed 19 days ago)

        I find it disloyal to see the bank offer better interest rates for new customers without rewarding current customers. To get the higher rate you have to close your account and then open another, wasting both your own time and that of the bank. If ...       Full review 

        I find it disloyal to see the bank offer better interest rates for new customers without rewarding current customers. To get the higher rate you have to close your account and then open another, wasting both your own time and that of the bank. If you want us to stay with the company and account why don't you increase our interest rates also?


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Jessie from Queensland

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        Easy to use and convenient

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          2. (Reviewed 19 days ago)

        I love the NAB iSaver account because there are no fees. Ever. There is no minimum amount you need to deposit and the money can be accessed at any time, simply by transferring it into your everyday account. There is no need for filling out annoyin...       Full review 

        I love the NAB iSaver account because there are no fees. Ever. There is no minimum amount you need to deposit and the money can be accessed at any time, simply by transferring it into your everyday account. There is no need for filling out annoying paperwork or confusing phone calls to access you money, and the interest rate is not affected when a withdrawal is made.


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        NAB iSaver savings account review by Leslie-anne from Victoria

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        Good rates - very convenient

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          2. (Reviewed 24 days ago)

        Easy to transfer money from savings into debit card or Visa card. Savings fluctuate every month depending on the interest rates. You can have as little or as much money in your savings account. No fees. I like to keep my money stored in my savings...       Full review 

        Easy to transfer money from savings into debit card or Visa card. Savings fluctuate every month depending on the interest rates. You can have as little or as much money in your savings account. No fees. I like to keep my money stored in my savings account. Whenever I need money, I transfer into my debit card. When I want to buy online, I transfer my money into my Visa card. Great starter for the teenagers. I love it.


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    Rates

    Rates
    Balances from $0: 3.75%pa
    Special Rates
    Balances from $0: 5.20%pa.
    Balances from $1,000,000: 3.75%pa
    Special rate conditions
    Special rate is a fixed 1.45% pa over the standard variable rate, for 4 months from account opening. The bonus applies only to the first $1mil in the account.

    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 from this provider
    Other benefits
    none
    Kids ages
    none

    Fees

    Account fee
    $0.00
    Account fee waiver
    none
    Free transactions per month
    unlimited free transactions from phone and 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
    $1.00
    Minimum balance
    $0.00
    Interest paid
    Monthly

    About NAB

    National Australia Bank is one of the big four banks who provide a large variety of financial products to the Australian Community. In recent times NAB has set itself apart from the other big four banks; by expanding their ATM network, removing many fees and maintaining low standard variable home loan rates. NAB’s changes to its financial products have made their home loan, credit card, loans, savings accounts and personal loans more competitive within the banking industry.

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