The ING Savings Maximiser has a standard variable interest rate of 0.05%, but if you have a linked Orange Everyday Account, deposit at least $1,000 a month from an external source (e.g. your salary) and make at least 5 settled card purchases each month, you'll get a bonus rate of 1.30% (or 1.35% in total) which will put you in the right direction to maximise those precious savings.
Plus, this account even picked up a 2021 Mozo Experts Choice Award for best Regular Saver!
The combination of no account fee and a generous ongoing bonus rate could make ING's Saving Maximiser a rewarding place to stash your savings. Keep in mind the bumper 1.35% bonus variable rate is only available when you also have an Orange Everyday bank account and hit the following monthly requirements:
One of the other handy features about the account is the round up tool. Users can set up their desired round up figure to the nearest $1 or $5, then every time they make a purchase the difference will be deposited into their savings. For example, a $3.50 coffee will be rounded up to $4 and that 50c difference will be automatically deposited into savings.
Prefer to do your banking on your smartphone? You're in luck! You'll be able to transfer money into your Savings Maximiser with ease thanks to the ING banking app.
The Savings Maximiser has an eligibility requirement of 13 years and over, so with that in mind, it could be prove a competitive account for both teenagers and adults to grow their savings balances - as long as they're able to meet the monthly deposit requirements.
Bear in mind that the maximum bonus rate of 1.35% only applies on balances of up to $100,000 and balances over that figure will receive the base rate of 0.05%. So if you've got a much larger savings balance, you may want to compare other savings accounts with higher thresholds.
Balances from $0: 0.05% p.a.
Balances from $0: 1.35% p.a.
Balances from $100,000: 0.05% p.a.
For customers who have an Orange Everyday and in each month deposit at least $1,000 into a personal ING account, make at least 5 settled card purchases using the linked ING debit card and grow the account balance higher at the end of the month (excluding interest) than it was at the end of the previous month.
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Must be linked to an Orange Everyday transaction account to receive the bonus rate. Where multiple Savings Maximiser Accounts are held, the bonus rate is only applied to one nominated account.
No minimum deposits or transactions needed to receive bonus rate when linked with Orange Everyday Youth Account
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Whilst interest rates are at an all time low, their interest rates are double or more than most other banks, and the service is fantastic. Best interest rates at call.
Read full reviewWhilst interest rates are at an all time low, their interest rates are double or more than most other banks, and the service is fantastic. Best interest rates at call.
They are fantastic to deal with. And so helpful.
Read full reviewThey are fantastic to deal with. And so helpful.
No fees, good interest rates and atm and international conversion rebates! Highly recommend.
Read full reviewNo fees, good interest rates and atm and international conversion rebates! Highly recommend.
The conditions are getting to hard
Read full reviewThe conditions are getting to hard
My partner and I have separate ING Savings Maximiser accounts. We also used to love the flexibility and fairness of this Saving Maximiser account. But ING seems to be getting greedier. Initially, they implemented ‘make 5+ card purchases a month’ and now this unrealistic ‘grow their nominated Savings Maximiser balance’ scheme makes it impossible to consistently achieve their criteria’s. So, they are statistically implementing criteria’s to make it almost impossible to achieve your interest which is best for their bottom line to increase their Hugh profitability while deviously giving it a positive spin... O! we are helping you save. Devious and most disappointing, what a shame ING is so desperate that they are willing to trade their reputation for profit only.
Read full reviewMy partner and I have separate ING Savings Maximiser accounts. We also used to love the flexibility and fairness of this Saving Maximiser account. But ING seems to be getting greedier. Initially, they implemented ‘make 5+ card purchases a month’ and now this unrealistic ‘grow their nominated Savings Maximiser balance’ scheme makes it impossible to consistently achieve their criteria’s. So, they are statistically implementing criteria’s to make it almost impossible to achieve your interest which is best for their bottom line to increase their Hugh profitability while deviously giving it a positive spin... O! we are helping you save. Devious and most disappointing, what a shame ING is so desperate that they are willing to trade their reputation for profit only.
ING is part of the ING Group, one of the world's largest financial institutions, but it isn't like other banks. ING pioneered branch-less banking in Australia, getting rid of branches and passing on the savings to customers in the form of better rates and lower fees. From high interest savings accounts and term deposits to low rate home loans, ING aims to keep your banking simple.
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0.05% p.a.(for $1 and over)
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AMP Bank
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1.25% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
0.10% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000)
Yes up to $250,000
MyState Bank
Bonus Saver Account
1.10% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
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
Bankwest
Hero Saver
0.80% p.a. (for $0 to $250,001)
0.01% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000)
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
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
0.01% p.a.(for $0 to $5,000,000)
0.80% p.a. (for $0 to $250,001)
Yes up to $250,000
ANZ
Progress Saver
0.01% p.a.(for $0 and over)
0.40% 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)
2.01% p.a. (for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
