The Finance Algorithm

At a glance

Up to
3.30%
Base rate
0.05%
Bonus rate
3.25%
Monthly fee
$5

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: 3.30%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 met3.30%5.75%Defence Bank Limited's iSaver5.25%of 51 institutions50th highest of 51
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 First Option Bank publishes for this account, 4 in all.

How the rate is made up

3.30%in a month every condition is met

0.05% base rate3.25% bonus, when its conditions are met
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Bonus--up to $2,000,0003.25%-paid every 1 mo
Bonus--$2,000,000+3.25%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--up to $2,000,0000.05%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$2,000,000+0.05%-paid every 1 mo

Fees

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

While you hold it3

  • DORMANT
    $75 a year
  • MEMBERSHIP_ADMIN_FEE

    Membership Admin Fee

    $5 a month
  • PAPER_STAT_FEE

    Paper Statement Fee

    $2.50 a month

When you make a transaction1

  • STAFF_ASSIST_FEE

    Staff=assisted transfer fee

    $5

When particular things happen1

  • IBTEMPLIMIT
    $10

Features

Instant paymentsPayIDDigital banking

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 16
  • Residency: Australian Residents
  • Available to individuals

Published by First Option Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 10 June 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.