Top savings and term deposit rates: January 2025

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As 2025 gets started, savers could see some benefit from some still high interest rates across both savings accounts and term deposits. Building on the strong momentum of 2024, current rates present some great opportunities to maximise returns on savings.

Providers are offering several standout options for growing your nest egg this year, with some of the leading savings accounts offering rates above 5.00% p.a. 

Term deposits provide great guaranteed returns for those preferring a set-and-forget approach, with some short term rates still sitting at relatively high levels.

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: January 2025

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ING Savings Maximiser
  • 5.50% p.a. Maximum interest rate
  • No account keeping fees
  • Mozo Experts Choice Award Winner

ING's Savings Maximiser offers an interest rate of 5.50% per annum for eligible customers. To earn this rate, you need to make five card purchases with your linked ING transaction account, deposit $1,000 each month, and increase your balance every calendar month. This rate is available for balances up to $100,000, and there are no monthly fees. If you don't meet the bonus conditions, you will receive a standard variable rate of 0.55% per annum in the following month.

MyState Bank Bonus Saver Account
  • 5.00% p.a. maximum interest rate
  • No account fees
  • Mozo Experts Choice Award Winner

MyState Bank's Bonus Saver Account rewards consistent savers with an attractive 5.00% p.a. maximum interest rate and zero account fees. The bonus rate conditions are straightforward: deposit $20 or more monthly and make at least five transactions through a linked MyState Bank everyday transaction account.

Top term deposits: January 2025

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Term Deposit
  • 5.05% p.a. for 6 month term
  • 5.00% p.a. for a 1 year term
  • Mozo Experts Choice Award - Best Term Deposit Winner

Judo Bank maintains its position as a market leader with some of the highest term deposit rates available. Their offerings span from three months to five years, with flexible interest payment options including annual, maturity, or monthly payments (at a slightly reduced rate). A notable feature is their 0.10% interest rate bonus on rollovers at maturity, alongside the flexibility to have interest paid to external bank accounts.

Top bank accounts: January 2025

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HSBC Everyday Global Account
  • Holds up to 10 currencies in one account
  • 2% cashback on tap & pay purchases under $100 AUD (conditions apply)
  • Mozo Experts Choice Awards winner

The HSBC Everyday Global Account combines everyday banking convenience with international capabilities. Deposit AUD2,000 or more monthly to qualify for 2% cashback on tap and pay purchases under $100. The account features no monthly fees, free HSBC ATM access worldwide, and unlimited free transactions across online, EFTPOS, BPAY, and direct debits. It's particularly suited to international travellers, with the capacity to hold up to ten currencies for overseas spending.

ING Orange Everyday
    Zero ING international transaction fees
  • No monthly fees
  • ATM fee rebates
  • Mozo Experts Choice Awards Exceptional Everyday Account Winner

The award-winning Orange Everyday account delivers outstanding value with 1% cashback on eligible utility bills (up to $100 per financial year), ATM fee rebates throughout Australia, and unlimited international transaction fee rebates. To access these benefits, deposit $1,000 monthly from an external account and make 5+ card purchases.

Suncorp Everyday Options
  • Create up to 9 sub-accounts
  • Double Winner Mozo Experts Choice Awards
  • No account-keeping fees

This dual award-winning account excels both domestically and internationally. It enables up to nine sub-accounts to help organise your finances, features no account-keeping fees, and offers unlimited withdrawals between accounts. International travellers benefit from zero overseas ATM fees and no foreign exchange fees from Suncorp.

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* Different interest rates apply to different amounts or different interest payment frequencies.

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