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Teen Saver

An everyday savings account for those aged 12-17 years with growing financial independence in mind.

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 14 Oct 2026

At a glance

Base rate
5.25%

Rates

The one rate Defence Bank Limited publishes for this account.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableInterest is calculated daily on the closing balance and credited on 31 March each year.---5.25%-paid every 1 yr

Rate changes

One change logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
15 Oct 2026Variable5.00%5.25%up 0.25

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

Fees

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

While you hold it2

  • Monthly account-keeping fee

    We don't charge a monthly account-keeping fee

    No fee
  • Ultimate Package annual fee

    Package related to a home loan Ultimate Package.

    $96 a year

When particular things happen19

  • Bank@Post (withdrawals and deposits)

    We don't charge a fee for Bank@Post (withdrawals and deposits)

    No fee
  • Bank@Post™

    For each cheque deposited through the Bank@Post system and subsequently dishonoured.

    $21.72
  • BPAY

    We don't charge a fee for BPAY

    No fee
  • Defence Bank ATM cash withdrawals or balance enquiries

    We don't charge a fee for Defence Bank ATM cash withdrawals or balance enquiries

    No fee
  • Dishonours (if insufficient funds)

    We don't charge a fee for dishonours

    No fee
  • Domestic ATM cash withdrawals or balance enquiries

    Free withdrawals and balance enquires at Major Banks and ATMx, (all other ATMs may charge a direct charge)

    No fee
  • Dormant fee

    This fee may be charged in certain circumstances when your membership is redeemed by us due to non-activity of more than 12 months.

    $20
  • EFTPOS transactions

    We don't charge a fee for EFTPOS transactions

    No fee
  • Emergency card replacement

    When you request that we replace your Visa card while you are overseas.

    No fee
  • Emergency cash

    When you request emergency cash while overseas other than through an ATM. The maximum amount of emergency cash available is $1,000 (at our discretion).

    No fee
  • Internal transfers between Defence Bank accounts

    We don't charge a fee for Internal transfers between Defence Bank accounts

    No fee
  • Overseas ATM cash withdrawals or balance enquiries fee

    We don't charge a fee Overseas ATM Cash withdrawals or balance enquiries

    No fee
  • Pay anyone using a BSB and account or PayID

    We don't charge a fee for Pay anyone using a BSB and account number or PAYID

    No fee
  • PayTo

    We don't charge a fee for PayTo

    No fee
  • Record search fee

    Charged where you request we search our records and retrieve documents.

    $50
  • Replacement Visa card within Australia

    We don't charge a fee for Replacement Visa card within Australia

    No fee
  • Same day transfers (via Swift/RTGS) - Inward

    Charged when funds transferred via Swift/RTGS (same day).

    $6.80
  • Same day transfers (via Swift/RTGS) - Outward

    Charged when funds transferred via Swift/RTGS (same day).

    $11.80
  • Visa foreign currency conversion fee

    The fee we charge when you make a payment or a deposit or obtain a cash advance overseas.

    3.00% of transaction

Features

Instant paymentsPayIDDigital bankingUnlimited transactionsCompatible with digital wallets from Apple, Garmin, Google and Samsung.Replace lost or stolen cards immediately. Using Quick Cards, Members can order a replacement card within the app and be issued with a virtual card that they can add to their digital wallet and use immediately. This removes the stress and inconvenience of having to wait until the physical card arrives to access funds.
  • Higher rate of return
  • Lock & Block
  • Bank@Post
  • PayTo

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 12
  • Maximum age 17

Published by Defence Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 14 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.