Stash slash: Xinja cuts savings account rate to 1.65%
Xinja Bank has cut the interest rate on its Stash savings account once again, bringing the new maximum rate available on the account to 1.65%.
Coming into effect this morning, the 15 basis point reduction is the second cut Xinja has made to the account’s interest rate in recent months, which was as high as 2.25% back in May.
On a savings balance of $10,000, the cut would equate to a $16 reduction in interest over a year or $79 over three years, assuming no additional contributions are made.
The rate drop will only affect existing Xinja account holders though as the Stash account remains temporarily unavailable to new customers.
The neobank ‘paused’ new applications for the account back in March, citing ‘unprecedented demand’ for the account as well as consecutive RBA rate reductions as the reasons for the temporary closure.
Savings rates continue slide
Unfortunately for Australian savers, Xinja’s move is hardly out of the ordinary.
In fact, according to figures from the Mozo database, the average ongoing savings account interest rate is now hovering around just 0.70% and the vast majority of accounts have been hit with rate reductions in the past few months.
However, a sizeable spread still remains between the highest and lowest rates on the market - perhaps providing enough of an incentive for savers still looking to squeeze the most out of their savings balance.
For context, here are the five highest ongoing savings account rates in the Mozo database as of July 29, 2020. For more information about any of the accounts, click on the linked review.
| Interest rate | Monthly conditions | |
| Westpac - Life (18 - 29 years old)* | 3.00% (Balances up to $30k) | Grow balance with at least 1 deposit, plus 5 transactions with linked Westpac card |
| ING - Savings Maximiser | 1.80% (Balances up to $100k) | Min. $1k deposit plus 5 purchases with a linked ING debit/credit card |
| Australian Unity - Active Saver | 1.75% (Balances up to $500k) | Min. $250 deposit plus no withdrawals |
| MyState Bank - Bonus Saver Account | 1.75% (Balances up to $250k) | Min. $20 deposit plus 5 linked debit card transactions |
| 86 400 - Save Account | 1.70% (Balances up to $300k) | Min. $1k deposit |
*As the name implies, Westpac’s Life (18-29 years old) account is only available to younger Australians meeting the monthly conditions outlined above.
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Realised that you could be getting a more generous rate on your savings? Check out some of the hottest rates around in the table below, or head on over to our dedicated savings account comparison table for even more offers.
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Bonus Saver Account
Maximum ratestandard interest rateGovt Deposit Guarantee1.20% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)Yes up to $250,000Bonus rate when at least $20 is deposited each month and five Visa Debit transactions are made each month using linked Everyday or Glide transaction accounts.
Bonus Saver Account
Winner of a Mozo Experts Choice Award 2021 in the Regular Saver category. No monthly account fees and no minimum balance requirements.
- 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 Everyday or Glide transaction accounts.
- Access
- BPay, 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 Bonus Saver Account
Boost Saver with Go Account
Maximum ratestandard interest rateGovt Deposit Guarantee1.20% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)Yes up to $250,000Deposit $2,000 each month and make 5 eligible payments from your Go Account. If you are between 18 and 25 deposit $1,000.
Boost Saver with Go Account
Enjoy a savings account bundled with a spending account. New customers can earn up to 5000 bonus Virgin Money points on purchases (conditions apply). Benefit together with a joint account
- account fee per month
- $0.00
- Maximum rate conditions
- Bonus interest only applies when you deposit $2,000 into your Go Account and make 5 debit card purchases, direct debit or BPAY payments in the previous month. If you are between 18 and 25 you need to deposit $1,000 and fulfil the other criteria.
- Access
- BPay, Internet banking
- Minimum balance
- $0.00
- Other restrictions
- Bank and savings account only accessible through iOS or Android app.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Boost Saver with Go Account
Grow Saver
Maximum ratestandard interest rateGovt Deposit Guarantee0.65% p.a. (for $0 and over)0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)Yes up to $250,000Make at least 1 deposit and no more than 1 withdrawal, including internal transfers or external payments.
Grow Saver
Earn a maximum interest rate of 0.65% per year. Pay no monthly fees. Set up in-app savings goals. Benefit with joint account options.
- account fee per month
- $0.00
- Maximum rate conditions
- Make at least 1 deposit and no more than 1 withdrawal, including internal transfers or external payments.
- Access
- BPay, Internet banking
- Minimum balance
- $0.00
- Other restrictions
- Savings account only accessible through iOS or Android app.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Grow Saver
Serious Saver
Maximum ratestandard interest rateGovt Deposit Guarantee0.30% p.a. (for $0 to $1,000,000)0.15% p.a.(for $0 and over)Yes up to $250,000Bonus rate for first 3 months, reverting to 0.15% rate after
Serious Saver
$0 monthly account fee. Link to any Australian bank account.
- account fee per month
- $0.00
- Maximum rate conditions
- Bonus rate for first 3 months, reverting to 0.15% rate after
- Access
- Phone banking, Internet banking
- Minimum balance
- $0.00
- Other restrictions
- -
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Serious Saver
Fast Track Saver Account
Maximum ratestandard interest rateGovt Deposit Guarantee1.05% p.a. (for $1 to $250,000)0.05% p.a.(for $1 and over)Yes up to $250,000Ongoing bonus rate applied if in the previous month $1,000 or more is credited to the linked Day2Day Plus account and 5 eligible transactions are made by the linked account.
Fast Track Saver Account
Earn 1.05% p.a. Bonus Interest in the following month on your Fast Track Saver Account balance. Earn Bonus Interest on your savings, with no minimum balance required.
- account fee per month
- $0.00
- Maximum rate conditions
- Ongoing bonus rate applied if in the previous month $1,000 or more is credited to the linked Day2Day Plus account and 5 eligible transactions are made by the linked account.
- Access
- BPay, Branch access, Internet banking
- Minimum balance
- $1.00
- Other restrictions
- Bonus interest rate criteria is effective from 1 February 2020.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Fast Track Saver Account
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