ANZ Online Saver interest rate drops to lowest yet
Just months after shaving 25 basis points off the introductory bonus offer rate, ANZ has again made cuts to its ANZ Online Saver account. This time round slicing 5 basis points off the base interest rate to lower the maximum interest to be earned with this savings account from 1.60% to 1.55%.
With the Online Saver’s base rate dropping from 0.10% to 0.05% as of yesterday, ANZ now offers some of the lowest interest rates out of all the big four banks. In fact, 0.05% is the lowest base rate the ANZ Online Saver account has ever had and it’s especially stark considering just 12 years ago the same account offered a no-strings attached interest rate of 6.50%*.
That said, the bonus introductory rate is easy enough to achieve, i.e. there is no minimum deposit amount required and so forth, but and this is a pretty big but, the introductory rate is just that - an introductory rate.
You can earn the full 1.55% interest rate that comes with the ANZ Online Saver on as little as $1, but only for the first three months and only as a new account holder. That means to be eligible, you will have to have not held an ANZ Online Saver account in the past six months.
Big four savings blues
Of course, Aussies trying to stash cash for a rainy day with any of the big four at the moment probably won’t be able to score a savings interest rate higher than 1.66%. This five month introductory rate can be earned with the Westpac eSaver and according to the Mozo database, is currently the highest savings rate to be earned with any of the big four.
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Where to find the most competitive savings rate in 2020
With further cuts to the official cash rate on the table in 2020, the question is: where can you find a decent interest rate for your savings in 2020?
Well the good news is, it is still possible to get yourself a savings rate well over 2.00%. Here are a few of the highest savings interest rates in the Mozo database right now:
Introductory rates
Macquarie Savings Account
With an introductory rate of 2.65%, the Macquarie Savings Account currently offers the highest savings interest rate in the Mozo database. This high rate is available for the first four months and can be earned on balances up to $250,000.
Heritage Bank Online Saver
If you haven’t banked with Heritage Bank before you might just be able to bag a sweet introductory rate of 2.50% with the Heritage Bank Online Saver. This interest rate is available to new customers for the first four months and can be earned on balances up to $250,000.
Bonus rates
86 400 Save Account
If you’re less inclined to chop and change bank accounts for the sake of a high introductory rate, then you might be more interested in checking out neobank 86 400’s Save Account. With a bonus savings rate of 2.25%, the 86 400 Save Account currently offers the highest ongoing bonus savings rate in the Mozo database (tied with fellow neobank Up). To achieve this high rate all you have to do is deposit $1,000 into either your Pay or Save account once a month.
Up Saver Account
Tied with fellow neobank 86 400 for the top bonus saver spot in the Mozo database, Up Bank also offers a maximum interest rate of 2.25% with its Up Saver Account. This high bonus rate is available for balances up to $50,000 and can be achieved by making five successful card purchases throughout the month, with your linked Up Everyday Account.
Base rates
Xinja Stash
New on the block, neobank Xinja’s Xinja Stash account currently offers the highest base rate available in the Mozo database. With this savings account you can earn a base interest rate of 2.25% on balances up to $245,000. And there really are no strings attached; to achieve the full 2.25% interest rate you don’t have to make any minimum deposits or withdrawals and there are no transaction requirements.
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While all of these interest rates are up for grabs right now in Australia, neobank Volt Bank’s Savings Account might be another one to look out for in the near future, if you’re in the market for a high savings rate.
Volt Bank promises to offer a base rate as high as 2.15%, meaning you won’t have to jump through any hoops to get it.
Feeling inspired to rejuvenate your savings account? Why not head to Mozo’s savings account comparison page for a more extensive list of savings rates available at the moment, or have a look at what’s on offer below.
*ANZ Online Saver statistic taken from the Mozo database.
Compare high interest savings accounts
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- High Interest Savings - 2024
Savings Maximiser
5.50% p.a. (for $0 to $100,000)
0.55% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
For customers who have an Orange Everyday account, deposit $1000 into a personal ING account, make 5 eligible transactions and grow their nominated Savings Maximiser account each month.
Great variable rate every month when you grow your balance each month in addition to other eligibility criteria. No ING fees to pay. Save even more with ING Everyday Round Up. Mozo Experts Choice Awards Everyday & Savings Bank of the Year winner for 2024.^
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Great variable rate every month when you grow your balance each month in addition to other eligibility criteria. No ING fees to pay. Save even more with ING Everyday Round Up. Mozo Experts Choice Awards Everyday & Savings Bank of the Year winner for 2024.^
- Maximum rate
- 5.50% p.a. (for $0 to $100,000)
- standard interest rate
- 0.55% p.a.(for $0 and over)
- Govt Deposit Guarantee
- Yes up to $250,000
- account fee per month
- $0.00
- Maximum rate conditions
- For customers who deposit $1000 from an external source into a personal ING account (excluding Orange One and Living Super), make 5 eligible transactions and grow their nominated Savings Maximiser account each month so 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.
- Access
- Phone banking, Internet banking
- Minimum balance
- $0.00
- Other restrictions
- Must be linked to an Orange Everyday transaction account to receive the bonus rate. Where multiple Savings Maximiser Accounts are held, the bonus rate is only applied to one nominated account.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the ING Savings Maximiser
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Reward Saver Account
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.
CompareCompareReward Saver Account
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.
- Maximum rate
- 5.25% p.a. (for $0 to $1,000,000)
- standard interest rate
- 0% p.a.(for $0 and over)
- Govt Deposit Guarantee
- Yes up to $250,000
- account fee per month
- $0.00
- Maximum rate conditions
- 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.
- Access
- ATM, EFTPOS, Visa Debit, Cheque book, BPay, Branch access, Phone banking, Internet banking, Bank@Post
- Minimum balance
- $0.00
- Other restrictions
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Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the IMB Bank Reward Saver Account
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Savings Account
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 4 months.
Competitive introductory variable rate for first 4 months (on deposits up to $250,000). No account keeping fees to pay. Multiple 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner.
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Competitive introductory variable rate for first 4 months (on deposits up to $250,000). No account keeping fees to pay. Multiple 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner.
- Maximum rate
- 5.35% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
- standard interest rate
- 4.75% p.a.(for $0 to $1,000,000)
- Govt Deposit Guarantee
- Yes up to $250,000
- account fee per month
- $0.00
- Maximum rate conditions
- Bonus variable rate is available for the first 4 months.
- Access
- BPay, Branch access, Phone banking, Internet banking
- Minimum balance
- $0.00
- Other restrictions
- Must have a Macquarie Transaction Account to link with.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Macquarie Savings Account
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Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Kick Start Savings - 2024
High Interest Savings Account
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. No Account keeping fees. No minimum balance. Support Aussie farmers with every dollar you save.
CompareCompareHigh Interest Savings Account
Reward yourself with a higher rate for your good savings habits with the Rabobank High Interest Savings Account. No Account keeping fees. No minimum balance. Support Aussie farmers with every dollar you save.
- Maximum rate
- 5.75% p.a. (for $0 to $250,001)
- standard interest rate
- 4.40% p.a.(for $0 to $250,001)
- Govt Deposit Guarantee
- Yes up to $250,000
- account fee per month
- $0.00
- Maximum rate conditions
- Bonus rate for the first 4 months from account opening, reverting to standard variable rate. Rate shown is for Personal customers and is subject to change. Different rates apply to Business/SMSF customers.
- Access
- Internet banking
- Minimum balance
- $0.00
- Other restrictions
- Must link to a transaction account
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Rabobank High Interest Savings Account
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Bonus Saver Account
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.
CompareCompareBonus Saver 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.
- Maximum rate
- 5.00% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
- standard interest rate
- 0.05% p.a.(for $0 and over)
- Govt Deposit Guarantee
- Yes up to $250,000
- account fee per month
- $0.00
- Maximum rate conditions
- Bonus rate when at least $20 is deposited each month and five Visa Debit transactions are made each month using linked Glide transaction account.
- Access
- Phone banking, Internet banking
- Minimum balance
- $0.00
- Other restrictions
- Must link to a transaction account
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the MyState Bank Bonus Saver Account
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