Compare Savings Account Rates

The gap between a market-leading savings rate and a forgotten everyday account adds up over a year, and the headline rate is rarely the whole story. Compare savings accounts from 82 Australian banks below, check the conditions attached to each bonus rate, and weigh introductory offers against the ongoing rate, with rates up to 6.25% p.a.This is our highest starting rate for these products. Other factors may change rates once you filter your results. See sorting and ranking for more info. with Revolut’s Revolut Instant Access Savings.

Rates checked against every provider’s own published dataWe show all of the product information we are able to access. For banking products that is each provider’s public Consumer Data Right (CDR) Product Reference Data endpoints, published under the Consumer Data Standards (CDS) maintained by the Data Standards Body. Where a provider does not publish a field, or a row is an editorial selection, we say so. on 19 Oct 2026
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Comparing 253 products

20 membership-required, 1 broker-arranged, 36 business and 11 SMSF products hidden from this list.

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Saving $10,000 over 1 year at the highest shown:

Top rate
6.25% p.a.
Interest earned
$643
Balance after 1 year
$10,643

Estimate only, based on Revolut’s highest advertised rate. Interest is assumed to compound monthly at the max rate for the whole period, including any bonus or intro rate. Bonus rates are paid only in months their conditions are met and intro rates end after a set period, so actual interest can be lower.

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Gateway BankMax rate4.20%Rate conditionsNo special conditionsInterest earnings$428
Suncorp BankMax rate4.20%Rate conditionswith bonus conditionsInterest earnings$428For under-18s

A savings account for under-18s that offers bonus interest for regular savers

Southern Cross Credit UnionMax rate4.20%Rate conditionswhen you make no withdrawalsInterest earnings$428

Savings account for customers under 14yrs. Bonus Interest paid on balance up to $50k subject to no withdrawals made.

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Southern Cross Credit UnionMax rate4.20%Rate conditionswhen you grow your balance $100+ monthlyInterest earnings$428

Star Saver savings account

Queensland Country BankMax rate4.15%Rate conditionsNo special conditionsInterest earnings$423For under-18s

The Star Saver account is designed for our youngest members, encouraging savings with a Star Saver Savings Tracker Poster and no Monthly Account Service Fee.

Virgin MoneyMax rate4.15%Rate conditionswith bonus conditionsInterest earnings$423

Your everyday Virgin Money Go Account comes perfectly bundled with a Boost Saver - our highest interest earning savings account - to help you smash your goals sooner.

Bank FirstMax rate4.05%Rate conditionsNo special conditionsInterest earnings$413

Savings Account

Community First BankMax rate4.00%Rate conditionsNo special conditionsInterest earnings$407

An online savings account that allows you to move money in and out via internet banking or the mobile app and that pays interest every month on balances, regardless of how you save.

Gateway BankMax rate4.00%Rate conditionsNo special conditionsInterest earnings$407For under-18s
Laboratories Credit UnionMax rate4.00%Rate conditionswith bonus conditionsInterest earnings$407

Reach your savings goals faster with bonus interest rate by making a minimum deposit of $200 and no withdrawals during the month

The Mutual BankMax rate4.00%Rate conditionswhen you deposit monthly with no withdrawalsInterest earnings$407

A savings account that pays a competitive interest rate when at least one deposit and no withdrawals are made in the calendar month.

ANZMax rate3.99%Rate conditionswhen you deposit $10+ monthly with no withdrawalsInterest earnings$406

Savings account with bonus interest if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Family FirstMax rate3.99%Rate conditionswhen you deposit $200+ monthly with no withdrawalsInterest earnings$406

The Family First Bonus Saver is a transaction account that offers higher interest rate and funds available at call, while supporting worthwhile community groups. With a minimum deposit of $200 a…

Bank of MelbourneMax rate3.90%Rate conditionsfor 6 months, then 1.25%Interest earnings$397

A savings account that offers a great interest rate with access to funds through a linked account via Internet and Phone Banking.

BankSAMax rate3.90%Rate conditionsfor 6 months, then 1.25%Interest earnings$397

A savings account that offers a great interest rate with access to funds through a linked account via Internet and Phone Banking.

St.George BankMax rate3.90%Rate conditionsfor 6 months, then 1.25%Interest earnings$397

A savings account that offers a great interest rate with access to funds through a linked account via Internet and Phone Banking.

Northern Inland Credit UnionMax rate3.90%Rate conditionswhen you deposit monthly with no withdrawalsInterest earnings$397

The perfect account for savers looking for a competitive tiered interest rate. Enjoy bonus interest if no withdrawals are made and a minimum $1 deposit/month. No monthly account keeping fees.

Bendigo BankMax rate3.80%Rate conditionsNo special conditionsInterest earnings$387

Earn an attractive interest rate no matter how much you save or how much you transact.

Bendigo BankMax rate3.80%Rate conditionsNo special conditionsInterest earnings$387For under-18s

Designed for kids under 12. Fun and rewarding way to introduce them to saving.

WestpacMax rate3.80%Rate conditionsfor 5 months, then 1.25%Interest earnings$387

Westpac eSaver makes saving a breeze. You?ll get an introductory interest rate and online access to your money whenever you need it.

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