Customers will be rewarded with the bonus interest each month they make at least one deposit of any amount and no withdrawals.

Failing to meet these two conditions will see customers earn the base rate of 0.01% p.a. 

The account also features no monthly or transaction fees.

According to Credit Union SA, there is no deposit limit for earning the bonus rate - this is distinct in the market given many banks stop applying bonus rates to balances above $100,000 or $250,000, for example.

Earlier in the month Credit Union SA increased its term deposit rate by up to 200 basis points following the RBA's cash rate increase.

See Also: More banks increase savings account rates post-RBA decision

How does it compare to other savings accounts?

Bank of Queensland

The Bank of Queensland has a Future Saver Account, a high interest savings account for customers aged between 14-35 years. It also has no monthly fees and no transaction fees within Australia.

Launched in April with a competitive 2.00% p.a. savings rate, the Bank of Queensland then increased the product by 100 basis points to 3.00% p.a. following the RBA's first rate hike in May.

The rate consists of a 0.05% base interest rate and a 3.00% bonus rate on balances up to $50,000.

Over 18s can qualify for bonus interest if they deposit $1,000 and make five eligible transactions each month into their linked Everyday Account.

Westpac

Westpac recently boosted its savings account rate for 18-29 years olds to 2.75% p.a.

This represents a 25 basis point increase.

The account has no monthly fees provided at least $2,000 is deposited into the account each month, otherwise customers could be charged a $5 monthly fee. 

The total rate applies on balances up to $30,000.

To qualify for the entire bonus interest, Westpac customers must grow the account balance every month and make five settled debit card purchases with the linked transaction account. 

ING

ING also has a Savings Maximiser Account, where customers can earn up to 2.60% p.a. variable interest.

This rate applies to account balances of up to $100,000.

Eligible customers must deposit $1,000 or more from an external source to any personal ING account in their name (excluding Living Super, Personal Loans and Orange One).

Further qualifications include five or more settled (not pending) eligible ING card purchases, as well as growth in the customer's Savings Maximiser balance.

Other savings account highlights include:

  • ANZ Plus up to 2.00% p.a.
  • Macquarie Bank up to 1.75% on its transaction account
  • ubank up to 2.35% p.a. (certain criteria applies)

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BankSavings AccountBase Interest Rate Max Interest Rate Total Interest Earned Introductory Term Minimum Amount Maximum Amount Minimum Monthly Deposit Minimum Opening Deposit ATM Access Joint Application TagsFeaturesLinkCompare
4.75% p.a.
5.35% p.a.
Intro rate for 4 months
then 4.75% p.a.
$1,001
4 months
$0
$499,999
$0
$0
Featured
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  • No withdrawal notice periods or interest rate penalties
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4.35% p.a.
Bonus rate of 0.05%
Rate varies on savings amount.
5.75% p.a.
Intro rate for 4 months
then 4.40% p.a.
$980
4 months
$0
$249,999
$0
$1
Featured
  • Bonus rate for the first 4 months from account opening
  • No account keeping fees
  • No minimum balance
Disclosure
Bonus rate of 5.50%
Rate varies on savings amount.
5.50% p.a.
$1,128
$0
$99,999
$0
$0
Featured
  • Set up your Pay Cycle and connect your accounts from over 140 financial institutions.
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  • No monthly or international fees on any of your transactions.
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3.75% p.a.
4.45% p.a.
Intro rate for 4 months
then 3.75% p.a.
$804
4 months
$50,000
$249,999
$0
$0
0.10% p.a.
Bonus rate of 4.75%
Rate varies on savings amount.
4.85% p.a.
$992
$0
$99,999,999
$250
$1
0.55% p.a.
Bonus rate of 4.95%
Rate varies on savings amount.
5.50% p.a.
$1,128
$0
$99,999
$1,000
$0
  • Deposit at least $1,000+ each month from an external source
  • Make 5 or more eligible transactions
  • Grow your savings balance each month
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