In great news for Aussie savers, after being stuck at gloomily low levels for what seemed like an eternity savings rates have made a comeback throughout 2024.
So where should you be stashing your cash to ensure you get a decent interest rate?
While some of the country’s best savings accounts now have rates over 5.00%, term deposits are also proving popular with savers looking for above average rates without having to meet ongoing bonus rate conditions.
Here are some of the top term deposits , savings accounts and bank account options on the market right now to help make your money count for more.
TOP SAVINGS ACCOUNTS: October 2024
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Macquarie Savings Account
5.35% p.a. for the first 4 months (4.75% p.a. ongoing)
The award-winning Macquarie Savings Account offers a cracking intro rate of 5.35% p.a. for the first four months on balances up to $250K. The ongoing rate is a competitive 4.75% p.a. and there are zero account keeping fees. You'll need to open a Macquarie Transaction Account as a first step, but once that's done you can open as many linked Savings Accounts as you like using the Macquarie mobile banking app - one for each savings goal!
ING Savings Maximiser
5.50% p.a. Maximum interest rate
No account keeping fees
High Interest Savings Winner- Mozo Experts Choice Award 2024
The ING Savings Maximiser’s 5.50% maximum interest rate is hard to beat. You can earn a high bonus rate of interest when you make 5 card purchases on your linked ING translation account, deposit at least $1,000 and grow your balance every calendar month. The maximum interest rate is available on balances up to $100,000 and there are no monthly account fees.If bonus interest conditions are not met in a calendar month, the standard variable rate of 0.55% p.a. will apply in the next calendar month. Mozo Experts Choice Award winner^.
TOP TERM DEPOSITS: October 2024
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Judo Bank offers some of the highest term deposit rates in the Mozo database, across a range of term options between three months and five years. Interest can be paid out annually or when the term deposit hits maturity (there’s also a monthly option with a slightly lower interest rate). Judo Bank also lets savers have their interest paid to another bank and offers a 0.10% interest rate bonus on rollovers once your deposit reaches maturity.
MyState Bank offers some very attractive fixed deposit rates for terms of 1 to 24 months. There are no set-up or account keeping fees and deposits up to $250K are guaranteed by the Australian Government. This term deposit is easy to set up and manage online, just be aware that there's a minimum $5,000 deposit and interest is paid at maturity.
TOP BANK ACCOUNTS: October 2024
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ING Orange Everyday
Zero ING international transaction fees, zero monthly fees + rebates on domestic ATM transactions
ING’s award-winning Orange Everyday account offers 1% cashback on eligible utility bill payments (up to $100 per financial year), rebates on ATM fees anywhere in Australia and unlimited rebates on international transactions. Not to mention zero monthly fees. To access these savings, simply deposit at least $1,000 from an external bank account and make at least 5 card purchases using your ING debit card each month.
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