With the Commonwealth Bank Netbank Saver, you’ll have easy access to your savings and the security of banking with one of the big four banks. The standard variable rate sits at 0.05% p.a., but for the first five months you’ll be able to enjoy an interest rate of 0.40% p.a.
When you sign up for a Netbank Saver account, you can be confident knowing that there are zero account keeping fees, plus the ability to make unlimited free phone and internet transactions.
You’ll be looking at an introductory rate of 0.40% for the first five months. While this might be music to the ears of many savers, you should keep in mind that once those five months are up, the interest rate reverts to a much lower 0.05% p.a.
To apply, you’ll need to be at least 14 years old and an Australian resident. If you’re not already a CommBank customer, you’ll be asked to provide some identification, such as an Australian driver’s licence, Medicare card, passport or Australian birth certificate.
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll need to have a CommBank transaction account to go with your Netbank Saver account. If you don’t already have one, a Smart Access account will automatically be opened in your name.
A decent introductory rate makes the Netbank Saver account a good option for anyone looking to give their savings a bit of a kickstart, but given the lacklustre standard variable rate you might be shopping around for somewhere else to park your savings before long.
As mentioned above, once the five month introductory period is over, your interest rate will revert to 0.05% p.a. And while the Netbank Saver doesn’t come with fees, you might encounter some through your linked transaction account.
Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
Balances from $1: 0.05% p.a.
Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
Balances from $1: 0.40% p.a.
Bonus rate for the first 5 months from account opening
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unlimited free transactions from phone and internet
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Must link to a transaction account with this provider
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Would like to chat with staff. they can improve their products & services. Comparisons with other bank will be helpful. I have banked with commonwealth for along time. I am happy with management to listen t my suggestions. I am a bank staff.
Read full reviewWould like to chat with staff. they can improve their products & services. Comparisons with other bank will be helpful. I have banked with commonwealth for along time. I am happy with management to listen t my suggestions. I am a bank staff.
I have used Commonwealth Bank for over 25 years now and they have been reliable. I have had a few issues in the past which they have resolved for me. One downside is the amount of time you usually have to wait for when calling to speak to a Customer Service Officer. Overall, I would recommend CBA to anyone searching for a Bank to use in Australia.
Read full reviewI have used Commonwealth Bank for over 25 years now and they have been reliable. I have had a few issues in the past which they have resolved for me. One downside is the amount of time you usually have to wait for when calling to speak to a Customer Service Officer. Overall, I would recommend CBA to anyone searching for a Bank to use in Australia.
All my money at CBA - savings, insurance, loan, credit card. Easy to manage. Interest rate on loan is competitive but not always the best. Credit card rewards is excellent! Staff always very helpful.
Read full reviewAll my money at CBA - savings, insurance, loan, credit card. Easy to manage. Interest rate on loan is competitive but not always the best. Credit card rewards is excellent! Staff always very helpful.
I have been with the Commonwealth for over 10 years and everything they do for me is amazing. From setting up loans to saving accounts. If I have any trouble they always take the time to help me and sort it out. Customer service is one of the best I have had in any businesses.
Read full reviewI have been with the Commonwealth for over 10 years and everything they do for me is amazing. From setting up loans to saving accounts. If I have any trouble they always take the time to help me and sort it out. Customer service is one of the best I have had in any businesses.
no communication, only here from them if it suits them
Read full reviewno communication, only here from them if it suits them
The Commonwealth Bank might be one of Australia's oldest and largest banks, but lately it's determined to do things differently. The Commonwealth Bank reckons it's focusing more on customer service and earning your business rather than counting on it. If you like the sound of that, then check out the Commonwealth Bank's wide range of personal banking products, including term deposits, savings accounts, credit cards, home loans and personal loans.
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0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
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Bonus Saver Account
1.20% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
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Grow Saver
0.65% p.a. (for $0 and over)
0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
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Serious Saver
0.30% p.a. (for $0 to $1,000,000)
0.15% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Bank of Queensland
Fast Track Saver Account
1.05% p.a. (for $1 to $250,000)
0.05% p.a.(for $1 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Bankwest
Hero Saver
0.70% p.a. (for $0 to $250,001)
0.01% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000)
Yes up to $250,000
Citi
Online Saver
1.10% p.a. (for $0 to $500,000)
0.35% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
HSBC
Flexi Saver
0.25% p.a. (for $0 to $5,000,000)
0.05% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000)
Yes up to $250,000
MyState Bank
Bonus Saver Account
1.20% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Virgin Money
Boost Saver with Go Account
1.20% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Virgin Money
Grow Saver
0.65% p.a. (for $0 and over)
0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
HSBC
Serious Saver
0.30% p.a. (for $0 to $1,000,000)
0.15% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Bank of Queensland
Fast Track Saver Account
1.05% p.a. (for $1 to $250,000)
0.05% p.a.(for $1 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Bankwest
Hero Saver
0.70% p.a. (for $0 to $250,001)
0.01% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000)
Yes up to $250,000
Citi
Online Saver
1.10% p.a. (for $0 to $500,000)
0.35% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
HSBC
Flexi Saver
0.25% p.a. (for $0 to $5,000,000)
0.05% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000)
Yes up to $250,000
Bankwest
Hero Saver
0.01% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000)
0.70% p.a. (for $0 to $250,001)
Yes up to $250,000
ANZ
Progress Saver
0.01% p.a.(for $0 and over)
0.35% p.a. (for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Newcastle Permanent
Smart Saver
0% p.a.(for $0 and over)
1.40% p.a. (for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Auswide Bank
Ziggy Kids Saver
0.01% p.a.(for $0 and over)
1.51% p.a. (for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000