HSBC Serious Saver
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Serious Saver
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Serious Saver with Everyday Global Account
HSBC Serious Saver
0% p.a.(for $0 and over)
1.85% p.a. (for $0 to $1,000,000)
HSBC Serious Saver
0% p.a.(for $0 and over)
1.85% p.a. (for $0 to $1,000,000)
0% p.a.(for $0 and over)
1.85% p.a. (for $0 to $1,000,000)
Mozo Review HSBC Serious Saver Review
Last updated: 30 March 2020.
What's hot:
1.85% intro bonus rate (first four months)
Up to 0.41% ongoing maximum rate (when all conditions are met)
No account fees
What's not:
Interest rate drops to 0% with any withdrawal
Mozo snapshot:
Do you have a serious savings goal? The HSBC Serious Saver has a wow-worthy 1.85% intro rate for the first four months and no account fees. After that, you can score up to 0.41% in interest, so long as you don't withdraw from your savings account, have a connected Everyday Global Account and you deposit $2,000 every month. To keep you on that savings track, there is a serious disincentive to make withdrawals - just one withdrawal in a month and your interest rate will plummet to 0%.
Key features:
The HSBC Serious Saver starts off strong with a 1.85% introductory rate for the first four months. You'll get this rate as long as it's your first Serious Saver Account, you balance is below $1 million and you don't make any withdrawals in the month. After that it gets a bit more complicated. Here's how it works.
After four months, if you don't make any withdrawals, you'll only earn an ongoing maximum rate of 0.01%. However, you can bump that up to a 0.41% interest rate by:
• making no withdrawals from your Serious Saver account
• connecting your Everyday Global Account
• depositing $2,000 from an outside source (for example, your paycheck)
Keep in mind if you do withdraw from your account, the interest rate drops to 0%, even if you're meeting the other requirements. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly and there's no minimum or ongoing balance requirements.
The HSBC Serious Saver makes transferring funds simple as you're able to choose between mobile, internet or phone banking. Often banks insist that you have a linked transaction account with their bank when you open an online savings account. So it's seriously convenient that with the HSBC Serious Saver you can link to any Australian bank account.
To keep on track of your savings you'll receive statements every 6 months and for the digitally savvy you'll also have the option of e-statements.
Who it's good for:
The HSBC Serious Saver is designed for a serious saver who has a savings goal in mind like a holiday, can make regular deposits and doesn't need (or have the urge) to make withdrawals regularly. It's also best suited to customers who have or want to open a HSBC Everyday Global Account as well.
Any catches?
While this account has the freedom of no minimum or ongoing balance requirements, if you make even just one withdrawal you'll receive NO interest for that month. Avoid this catch and you'll really start to see your savings climb!
Details
Rates and fees information correct as at 8 April 2020. Mozo has robust processes to ensure our site is updated to reflect the latest information from providers. There may be the odd occasion where updates are delayed, so please confirm information before purchasing.Rates
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Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
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Balances from $0: 1.85% p.a.
Balances from $1,000,000: 0.00% p.a. -
No withdrawals in the month. Bonus rate for first 4 months, reverting to 0.01% bonus rate after*
Fees
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$0.00
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n/a
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unlimited free transactions from phone, internet, branch deposits
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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$0.00
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n/a
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$0.00
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$0.00
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n/a
Other financial bits
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$0.00
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$0.00
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Monthly
Features
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no
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none
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no
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no
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no
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no
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no
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yes
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yes
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no
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Details
Rates and fees information correct as at 8 April 2020. Mozo has robust processes to ensure our site is updated to reflect the latest information from providers. There may be the odd occasion where updates are delayed, so please confirm information before purchasing.Rates
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Balances from $0: 0.00% p.a.
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Balances from $0: 1.85% p.a.
Balances from $1,000,000: 0.00% p.a. -
No withdrawals in the month and deposit $2,000 to Everyday Global Account. Bonus rate for first 4 months, reverting to 0.41% bonus rate after*
Fees
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$0.00
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n/a
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unlimited free transactions from phone, internet, branch deposits
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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$0.00
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n/a
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n/a
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$0.00
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$0.00
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n/a
Other financial bits
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$0.00
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$0.00
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Monthly
Features
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no
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none
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no
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no
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no
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no
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no
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yes
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yes
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no
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no
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0.70% ongoing variable bonus rate only applies if no withdrawal made within the month. Must deposit $2,000 into Everyday Global Account from an external source to receive 0.40% additional bonus rate.
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none
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Customer Reviews
How are HSBC savings accounts rated by the Mozo community?
Latest reviews of HSBC Serious Saver
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Customer support almost non-existent.
Only one contact number which goes to an off shore call centre full of people shouting. Staff member there was unable to assist me with even basic account information. Difficult to transfer money out of the account, without downloading a mobile phone app or waiting to receive a secure key device, none of which was explained in the account set up process. I felt very insecure about dealing with this bank due to the lack of customer support.
Read full reviewOnly one contact number which goes to an off shore call centre full of people shouting. Staff member there was unable to assist me with even basic account information. Difficult to transfer money out of the account, without downloading a mobile phone app or waiting to receive a secure key device, none of which was explained in the account set up process. I felt very insecure about dealing with this bank due to the lack of customer support.
Price4/10Features-1/10Customer service0/10Convenience0/10LessTrust0/10 -
Great customer service
Online banking seems to have good security. Easy to transfer funds between accounts.
Read full reviewOnline banking seems to have good security. Easy to transfer funds between accounts.
Price7/10Features4/10Customer service6/10Convenience7/10LessTrust7/10 -
Lacking badly in customer service skills
Communication and basic levels of customer service, left a lot to be desired.
Read full reviewCommunication and basic levels of customer service, left a lot to be desired.
Price1/10Features1/10Customer service0/10Convenience0/10LessTrust0/10 -
There are better saving products out there
Whilst the product offers a great interest rate, it really does penalise you if you need to withdraw from the account. A whole month's interest is lost once you do, regardless if you withdraw on the first or last day of the month. There are other products out there that offer equally competitive rates without being penalised for withdrawals.
Read full reviewWhilst the product offers a great interest rate, it really does penalise you if you need to withdraw from the account. A whole month's interest is lost once you do, regardless if you withdraw on the first or last day of the month. There are other products out there that offer equally competitive rates without being penalised for withdrawals.
Price6/10Features5/10Customer service8/10Convenience8/10LessTrust7/10 -
good interest rate
good interest rate but for short time
Read full reviewgood interest rate but for short time
Price8/10Features1/10Customer service10/10Convenience9/10LessTrust10/10
About HSBC
HSBC in Australia is part of the HSBC Group, one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations. HSBC has products for every money need you can think of, including savings accounts and term deposits for your day-to-day money management, a suite of home loans to finance your dream home, plus credit card and personal loan options. With branches all over the world, HSBC is the world's local bank!
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