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S12 Smart

For customers who have a Smart or Premium Smart Variable Rate Home Loan who require a transaction fee free account with the option of a overdraft account

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 1 Nov 2026

At a glance

Base rate
1.25%

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: 1.25%Every other institution's highest, 60 in all

Paid whatever you deposit or spend. One dot per institution, at its highest savings rate with no bonus conditions anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis accountBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
No bonus conditionsPaid whatever you deposit or spend1.25%4.80%MoveBank's Online Saver2.25%of 61 institutions41st highest of 61, level with one other

Rates

Every rate Central West Credit Union Ltd publishes for this account, 6 in all.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableA overdraft facility is available on this account. Debit interest is charged every month---0.00%--
Variable--up to $5,0001.25%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$10,000–$25,0001.40%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$25,000–$50,0001.45%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$5,000–$10,0001.30%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$50,000+2.20%-paid every 1 mo

Rate changes

One change logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
2 Nov 2026Variable, $50,000+2.10%2.20%up 0.10

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

Fees

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

  1. When you take it out$150OVERDRAFT_ESTABLISHMENT_FEE
  2. While you hold itUp to $2.502 fees, each listed below
  3. When you close it or pay it offNo fee published

When you take it out1

  • OVERDRAFT_ESTABLISHMENT_FEE

    Only applicable when applying for an Overdraft facility

    $150

While you hold it2

  • MONTHLY_VISA_CARD_FEE

    Fee is applicable to active cards only Relationship Balance Under 16 years of age

    $2
  • PAPER_STATEMENT_FEE

    Under 16 years of age

    $2.50

When you make a transaction2

  • DIRECT_DEBIT_REJECTION_FEE
    $10
  • OVERDRAWN_ACCOUNT_FEE
    $10

When particular things happen1

  • DORMANT_ACCOUNT_FEE

    Charged after 2 years of inactivity

    $10

Features

Digital bankingUnlimited transactionsApple, Samsung & Google pay
  • Funds at call

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Australian Residences only
  • Must have a Smart or Premium Smart Home Loan

Published by Central West CUL under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 1 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.