Featured Savings Accounts

1

ANZ Online Saver

  • Earn up to 4.25%* p.a. until 15 Dec 2009*.
  • Access your funds 24/7.
  • No minimum balance.
  • Apply online by August 15.
  • * Bonus promotional variable interest of 0.75% p.a. is added to ANZ Online Saver standard variable rate, which as at 1 July 2009 is 3.50% p.a. Rate is subject to change. Terms and conditions, fees and charges apply.

* Visit ANZ for more details and full terms & conditions

2

RaboPlus Savings Account

  • Standard interest rate of 4.00% p.a.
  • No bank fees
  • No minimum account balance
  • Keep your current transaction account
  • Same high rate for business and DIY accounts

Visit RaboPlus for more details and full terms & conditions

3

Westpac eSaver

  • Earn up to 4.30% p.a. for 4 months*
  • No minimum balance, transfers or fixed investment terms
  • Optional paperless estatements
  • * Enjoy a fixed 1.55% p.a. above the standard Westpac eSaver variable rate (currently 2.75%p.a. and subject to change), for 4 months when you open a Westpac eSaver account between 6/6/09 and 13/7/09 (offer subject to change without notice). To operate the Westpac eSaver account, you must hold a Westpac transaction or savings account in the same name(s) as your Westpac eSaver account.

*Visit Westpac for more details and full terms & conditions

4

St George Direct Saver

  • A great standard rate of 3.20%p.a.
  • No minimum balance or deposit required.
  • Use it to manage your DIY Super.
  • No monthly account service fee.

* Visit St George for more details and full terms & conditions

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Bank Accounts

Bank accounts are extremely important to choose carefully, yet many people stick with the bank they've been with since childhood. By searching for the best bank accounts online, you may be able to benefit from a bank account with no annual fee, a better interest rate, or other incentives. Bank accounts online are also very accessible with most banks offering round-the-clock access through online banking. Take care of your finances and only choose superior bank accounts.

Do you want to open a bank account but you don't know how to do so or with which bank to open an account with? Here at Bank Accounts, we will help you with your decision-making by providing you with lots of information regarding bank accounts. It's true that opening a bank account can be daunting, but with a little research, you'll be well on your way to saving more money.

A bank account is an account with a bank or financial institution that records the financial transactions between the bank and the customer, as well as the customer's resulting financial positions with the bank. Accounts that are opened for the purpose of keeping credit balances are referred to as deposit accounts. Accounts which are opened for the purpose of keeping debit balances are called loan accounts.

There are many things that you have to consider when it comes to opening a bank account, the first of which is the bank. You should consider several options before determining which bank or financial institution is right for you. Assess your needs and see which bank will be able to cater to them. If you happen to travel a lot, then you should look into bigger banks which are located all over Australia. This way, you'd know that there are lots of ATMs that you can withdraw money from. This could save you much money in ATM fees. If you don't travel a lot, then it might be good to transact with a smaller bank that offers you with better rates. Credit unions are a good choice too, as these offer higher interest rates on bank accounts as well as lower interest rates on loans.

After choosing the right bank, you should then decide what kind of bank account you should get. Will it be a savings account or a checking account? Whichever it may be, take the minimum balance requirements as well as fee schedules into consideration. See if you can afford the minimum balance requirement of a particular account. Not being able to keep within this requirement will cause you to pay fees.

After choosing the bank as well as the kind of account you'd like to open, you then have to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of your bank accounts. There are many accounts that limit the number of cheques you write or debit card transactions that you make. Find out whether the bank will charge you with fees when you do Internet banking. You need to know and understand all the limits and fees that come with the account before you set it up. Once you have your account set up, you can then wait for a few days for the bank to activate your account.

High Interest Savings Accounts

ANZ Online Saver

ANZ Online Saver – access your funds 24/7, no minimum balance and earn up to 4.25% p.a. until 15 Dec 2009. Apply online by August 15 2009.

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