bcuBonus Saver
Give your savings a lift and earn bonus interest for the first four months.
At a glance
- Base rate
- 0.05%
- Intro rate
- 5.55% for 4 mo
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.
| Rate | This account | Best anywhere | Typical institution | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No bonus conditionsPaid whatever you deposit or spend | 0.05% | 4.80%MoveBank's Online Saver | 2.25%of 61 institutions | 55th highest of 61, level with one other |
Rates
Every rate bcu publishes for this account, 3 in all.
| Type | Applies to | Term | Band | Rate | Comparison | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IntroductoryThe Bonus Saver introductory interest rate applies for the first four months on daily closing balances from account opening date. At the end of the bonus period the standard ongoing variable interest… | - | 4 mo intro | up to $5,000,000 | 5.55% | - | paid every 1 mo; Rate available to existing customers.; Rate available for new accounts.; Rate available to new customers.; Interest rate applies for the first four months on daily closing balances from account opening date. |
| Variable | - | - | up to $250,000 | 0.05% | - | paid every 1 mo; Rate available to existing customers.; Rate available for new accounts.; Rate available to new customers. |
| Variable | - | - | $250,000+ | 0.05% | - | paid every 1 mo; Rate available to existing customers.; Rate available for new accounts.; Rate available to new customers. |
Rate changes
One change logged, newest first.
| Date | Rate | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2026 | Introductory, 4 mo intro, up to $5,000,000 | 5.30% | 5.55% | up 0.25 |
Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates BCU Bank publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.
Fees
11 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.
When you make a transaction5
- Foreign Cheque Deposit <$25,000 Fee
$10 fee for foreign cheque deposits up to $25,000 AUD. Eligible members can deposit foreign cheques in branch.
$10 - Foreign Cheque Deposit $25,000+ Fee
$60 fee for foreign cheque deposits of $25,000 AUD or more. Eligible members can deposit foreign cheques in branch.
$60 - International Transfer Fee
Per online banking transfer sent in a foreign currency.
$15 - Manual External Transfer Fee
Staff assisted manual transfer to another organisation. Charged per transfer.
$2.50 - Overseas Telegraphic Transfer
$45 per staff assisted telegraphic transfer sent in AUD currency. $30 per staff assisted telegraphic transfer sent in a foreign currency.
$45
If a payment is late or fails2
- Auto Transfer Dishonour Fee
Charged where there are insufficient funds in your account when an external auto transfer or BPAY payment is due to be made.
$6 - Dishonour Fee
Where a direct debit is dishonoured due to insufficient funds.
$6
When particular things happen4
- Cash Passport Fee
For the initial activation and each currency top-up requested in branch.
$10 - Overdrawn Account Management Fee
A fee applied in relation to any month where we allow the approved credit limit on your account to be exceeded by more than $50 or, if your account does not have an approved credit limit, if we allow…
$10 - Referral Fee
Where an account has insufficient available funds to cover a direct debit transaction, and the transaction is honoured by BCU Bank.
$3.50 - Statement Retrieval Fee
Fee applies for statements over 12 months old. Payable on request to issue a copy of a previously issued statement.
$2.50
Features
- Eligible members can deposit foreign cheques in branch. $10 fee for foreign cheque deposits up to $25,000 AUD and $60 fee for foreign cheque deposits over $25,000 AUD. Please contact us on 1300 228 2…
Eligibility and limits
- Minimum age 12
- Residency: You must be an Australian citizen and/or resident or a non-resident with a qualifying visa evidencing 12 months or longer residency. A valid Australian address is required to open an account. Membership eligibility applies.
- Members may hold a maximum of one Bonus Saver account as a single account and one as a joint account. You may open a Bonus Saver account 12 months from the date of closing any previously owned Bonus…
- You must be or become a BCU Bank member
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Published by BCU Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 20 Oct 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.