Rates and fees verified as correct at 23 June, 2021. Other information correct at the time of writing. Advertiser disclosure.
| Product | Interest rate | Maximum rate | Govt deposit guarantee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexi Saver | 0.05% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000) | 0.25% p.a. (for $0 to $5,000,000) | Yes up to $250,000 | Go to site |
| Serious Saver | 0.15% p.a.(for $0 and over) | 0.30% p.a. (for $0 to $1,000,000) | Yes up to $250,000 | Go to site |
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327 Reviews
We chose this bank because the interest was higher than our previous bank.
Read full reviewWe chose this bank because the interest was higher than our previous bank.
Serious Saver said it was offering 2 percent followed by variable rate after four months. However, it turns out the 'introductory offer' (only for those who don't have an account with them) is also variable. Hang on, if you offer an 'introductory offer' that is variable, say in clear terms that it may vary from the day you begin banking with them. That's what happened. I put a large amount in this account but in less than a month, the rate dropped 0.5 %. And it could go down again, and again. An 'introductory offer' is a clever disguise for HSBC. I also put some money into the Macquarie Savings account offering a 'welcome rate' (again for those who have no prior account with Macquarie). The difference is, the 2 percent is fixed. HSBC needs to be more transparent.
Read full reviewSerious Saver said it was offering 2 percent followed by variable rate after four months. However, it turns out the 'introductory offer' (only for those who don't have an account with them) is also variable. Hang on, if you offer an 'introductory offer' that is variable, say in clear terms that it may vary from the day you begin banking with them. That's what happened. I put a large amount in this account but in less than a month, the rate dropped 0.5 %. And it could go down again, and again. An 'introductory offer' is a clever disguise for HSBC. I also put some money into the Macquarie Savings account offering a 'welcome rate' (again for those who have no prior account with Macquarie). The difference is, the 2 percent is fixed. HSBC needs to be more transparent.
I opened this account to get the honeymoon interest rate and bonus $100. I had heard that the app was atrocious but they’ve put out a new Australian app which is much better. The process to open an account is a bit clunky, but I got there in the end.
Read full reviewI opened this account to get the honeymoon interest rate and bonus $100. I had heard that the app was atrocious but they’ve put out a new Australian app which is much better. The process to open an account is a bit clunky, but I got there in the end.
Went to close my account today in person due to the balance of my account being in excess of online closure limits but more importantly because I found another bank with a much better interest rate. Was treated like a pariah, they wouldn't accept my uploaded drivers license, which is a service provided by the Australian Government and is accepted by anyone and everyone else. Have never had a problem before. In this pandemic environment and current technology, they still wanted the hard card so they could handle it and possibly infect me which meant I had to go home and back again so they could do so. The account I had did not pay my account the quoted interest rate, they had a million excuses, they talk like robots, couldn't give any reasonable explanations to any of my questions, don't know what they are talking about and this included branch staff members and online customer service. They quoted incorrect fees versus what they actually charged me, yes they charge you to take your money out. I could go on and on but in short, I have had many accounts with many different banks, HSBC is without a doubt the worst. Highly recommend you go elsewhere.
Read full reviewWent to close my account today in person due to the balance of my account being in excess of online closure limits but more importantly because I found another bank with a much better interest rate. Was treated like a pariah, they wouldn't accept my uploaded drivers license, which is a service provided by the Australian Government and is accepted by anyone and everyone else. Have never had a problem before. In this pandemic environment and current technology, they still wanted the hard card so they could handle it and possibly infect me which meant I had to go home and back again so they could do so. The account I had did not pay my account the quoted interest rate, they had a million excuses, they talk like robots, couldn't give any reasonable explanations to any of my questions, don't know what they are talking about and this included branch staff members and online customer service. They quoted incorrect fees versus what they actually charged me, yes they charge you to take your money out. I could go on and on but in short, I have had many accounts with many different banks, HSBC is without a doubt the worst. Highly recommend you go elsewhere.
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