If you’re ready to give your savings the boost it deserves, then major bank Westpac and its eSaver savings account is worth considering. This account features a special 0.30% rate for new customers for the first 5 months, after which it reverts to the standard 0.05% variable rate. There’s also no minimum balance required at the end of each month, allowing to make deposits at your own pace.
Not only does this savings account feature a sweet introductory rate for new customers, which includes a 0.30% bonus rate on top of the 0.05% standard rate. There’s no monthly account fee and free, unlimited transactions available from your phone or online. Or if you prefer in-person assistance, the good news is there are no over-the-counter deposit and withdrawal fees either.
With this savings account, the interest is paid on the last business day of every month and there’s no minimum balance required each month. However, in order to use this account, you will need to open a Westpac Choice Account, which does require a minimum monthly deposit of $2,000.
The eSaver account is a great option for existing Westpac customers who are looking to kickstart their savings or new customers that will be able to meet the minimum deposit requirements of the Westpac Choice Account.
While this savings account does have a great introductory rate to help you get ahead with your financial goals, it does only last for 5 months before reverting to a rate of 0.05%. If you are going to be regularly putting money away, you might be better off with the Westpac Life Account, which has an ongoing bonus rate.
| Balances from $0: 0.05% p.a. | |
| Balances from $0: 0.30% p.a. | |
| Bonus rate for the first 5 months from account opening |
| $0.00 | |
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| unlimited free transactions from phone and internet. | |
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| n/a | |
| n/a | |
| $0.00 | |
| $0.00 | |
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| $0.00 | |
| $0.00 | |
| n/a |
| $0.00 | |
| $0.00 | |
| Monthly |
| no | |
| none | |
| no | |
| no | |
| no | |
| no | |
| no | |
| yes | |
| yes | |
| no | |
| no | |
| Must link to a transaction account with this provider. $5 fee applies for all transactions except phone and internet banking | |
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| none |
When I do go into a branch, I find the branch very happy and helpful.
Read full reviewWhen I do go into a branch, I find the branch very happy and helpful.
I have been a Westpac customer for over 50 years and have always had good customer service. They have always helped when needed.
Read full reviewI have been a Westpac customer for over 50 years and have always had good customer service. They have always helped when needed.
I’ve been with the bank for over 25 years.
Read full reviewI’ve been with the bank for over 25 years.
Cons are that the bank tellers have to meet a quota of how many savings accounts they open for customers and opening more accounts aren't in your best interest
Read full reviewCons are that the bank tellers have to meet a quota of how many savings accounts they open for customers and opening more accounts aren't in your best interest
the Temora branch are wonderful people always great you with a smile ,very polite happy ,easy to get on with and very helpful
Read full reviewthe Temora branch are wonderful people always great you with a smile ,very polite happy ,easy to get on with and very helpful
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1.50% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
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1.10% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
0.05% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Citi
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1.10% p.a. (for $0 to $500,000)
0.35% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Virgin Money
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0.65% p.a. (for $0 and over)
0.10% 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
Bank of Queensland
WebSavings Account
1.00% p.a. (for $2,000 and over)
0.05% p.a.(for $2,000 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
ING
Savings Maximiser
1.35% p.a. (for $0 to $100,000)
0.05% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Rabobank
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1.35% p.a. (for $0 to $250,001)
0.25% p.a.(for $0 to $250,001)
Yes up to $250,000
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1.50% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
0.10% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
MyState Bank
Bonus Saver Account
1.10% p.a. (for $0 to $250,000)
0.05% p.a.(for $0 and over)
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
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
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
ING
Savings Maximiser
1.35% p.a. (for $0 to $100,000)
0.05% p.a.(for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Rabobank
High Interest Savings Account
1.35% p.a. (for $0 to $250,001)
0.25% 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)
1.20% p.a. (for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000
Auswide Bank
Ziggy Kids Saver
0.01% p.a.(for $0 and over)
1.25% p.a. (for $0 and over)
Yes up to $250,000