Savings Accounts January 2012

Your Savings Accounts brings you the latest and best deals from Australia’s savings account sector. We monitor all leading savings accounts on a daily basis so that we can provide you a free savings account comparison service.

Review and compare the best high interest accounts, best savings rates and term deposit accounts from all of Australia’s leading savings institutions including Virgin, St.George, Citibank, NAB, ANZ, ING Direct and HSBC.

SAVINGS ACCOUNTS COMPARISON

Provider Rate Fees Min Bal Promo
RaboDirect
6.10% $0 $0 Current standard variable of 4.75% p.a. Currently Unavailable
UBank USaver
6.11% $0 $0 Get 6.11% promotional rate then back to standard variable of 5.61% p.a. Visit Site
Virgin Saver
Virgin Saver 5.85% $0 $0 5.85% p.a. variable introductory rate for 4 months (less than $150,000) – ongoing rate 4.65% p.a. thereafter. Visit Site
HSBC Serious Saver
Citibank 5.80% $0 $0 5.80% p.a. for first 4 months then back to standard variable of 4.75% p.a. Currently Unavailable
Citibank Online Saver
Citibank 5.80% $0 $0 5.80% p.a. for first 6 months then back to standard variable of 4.75% p.a. Visit Site
St.George Direct Saver
St.George 5.50% $0 $1 Open a new account before 16/1/2012 and earn an extra fixed bonus rate of 1.25%
p.a. on top of the standard variable rate (4.25%p.a.).
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St.George Term Deposit
St.George 6.05% $0 $5,000 A whopping 60 month term deposit rate of 6.05% p.a. Visit Site
ANZ Online Saver
ANZ Online Saver 6.00% $0 $0 A good savings account. Open by 31st Jan 2012 and earn up to 6.00% p.a. until 31st May 2012 (regular 4.50% p.a.). Visit Site
NAB iSaver
NAB iSaver 5.50% $0 $0 Great introductory bonus rate of 5.5%. After 4 months interest rate returns to a regular rate of 4.15% p.a. Open an account online today. Visit Site

Savings Interest Rates Australia

While Savings Interest Rates Australia continue to rise, this may be the best time to open a new savings account. Many people want to have their own savings account as back up for any emergency in the future. If you are one of the people who wish to put their money left from all the expenses they have at the end of the month in a savings account, there are important things that should be taken into consideration before putting your money in a particular savings account. Read More »

St.George Savings Accounts

St.George Direct Saver is an ideal savings account with a high interest rate. Reach your personal savings goals sooner with a directsaver account from St.George. Read More »

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Saving for a Holiday or Car

We often hear the phrase, “save for the rainy days”. And now that the holiday season is fast approaching, we would be spending some of those that we have saved to buy for some gifts for our friends and love ones. With the advanced preparation that you have made for the holidays, you can surely give everyone on your list. Read More »

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Opening a Savings Account

Opening an online bank account could benefit you the most if you are able to enjoy better rates with your money. But you have to ensure you know the different aspect of an account from opening an account online… It is also necessary for you to know the documents that have to be submitted before applying for a savings account.
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