The Finance Algorithm

At a glance

Up to
5.30%
Base rate
0.05%
Bonus rate
5.25%
Monthly fee
$0

How it compares

This account in ink, against the best that every other institution publishes for anyone to apply for. Each figure is counted the same way for all of them.

This account: 5.30%Every other institution's highest, 50 in all

Base plus bonus, when every condition is met. One dot per institution, at its highest bonus savings rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis accountBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
Bonus savings accountBase plus bonus, when every condition is met5.30%5.75%Defence Bank Limited's iSaver5.25%of 51 institutions21st highest of 51, level with 2 others
Bonus account, conditions missedWhat a bonus account pays in a month its conditions aren't met0.05%3.45%Heritage's Online Saver Account0.10%of 43 institutions29th highest of 43, level with 6 others

Rates

Every rate Bank First Production publishes for this account, 4 in all.

How the rate is made up

5.30%in a month every condition is met

0.05% base rate5.25% bonus, when its conditions are met

To earn the bonus

  • Bonus interest additional to the base rate is earned when at least one deposit of a minimum of $1.00 and no withdrawals are made in the month.
  • Bonus interest additional to the base rate is earned when at least one deposit of a minimum of $1.00 and no withdrawals are made in the month.
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Bonus--up to $150,0005.20%-paid every 1 mo; Bonus interest additional to the base rate is earned when at least one deposit of a minimum of $1.00 and no withdrawals are made in the month.; Bonus interest additional to the base rate is earned when at least one deposit of a minimum of $1.00 and no withdrawals are made in the month.; Bonus interest additional to the base rate applies when you make at least one deposit of a minimum of $1.00 and no withdrawals in the calendar month
Bonus--$150,000+5.25%-paid every 1 mo; Bonus interest additional to the base rate is earned when at least one deposit of a minimum of $1.00 and no withdrawals are made in the month.; Bonus interest additional to the base rate is earned when at least one deposit of a minimum of $1.00 and no withdrawals are made in the month.; Bonus interest additional to the base rate applies when you make at least one deposit of a minimum of $1.00 and no withdrawals in the calendar month
Variable--up to $150,0000.05%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$150,000+0.05%-paid every 1 mo; No additional product conditions

Rate changes

2 changes logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
3 Nov 2026Bonus, up to $150,0004.95%5.20%up 0.25
3 Nov 2026Bonus, $150,000+4.95%5.25%up 0.30

Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates Bank First publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.

Fees

9 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.

  1. When you take it out$50Non- Individual Membership Establishment Fee
  2. While you hold itUp to $302 fees, each listed below
  3. When you close it or pay it offNo fee published

When you take it out1

  • Non- Individual Membership Establishment Fee

    Applies when a Non-Individual membership is established

    $50

While you hold it2

  • Account Keeping Fees
    No fee
  • Inactive Membership Fee
    $30 a year

If a payment is late or fails1

  • Direct Debit Dishonour Fee
    $15

When particular things happen5

  • Statement Request
    No fee
  • Coin Handling Fee

    Handling of a coin deposit or withdrawal - $5 per every $100.

    $5
  • Direct Debit Stop Request
    $9
  • Direct Entry Return Fee
    $2.50
  • Overdrawn Account Fee

    Applies when your Transaction / Savings Account is overdrawn or the balance exceeds the limit of any Overdraft attached to the account at close of business and charged again at seven day increments i…

    $15

Features

PayIDDigital banking
  • Phone Banking is available
  • Other service related charges apply based on your circumstances

Eligibility and limits

  • Available to members only

Published by Bank First under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 2 Nov 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.