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CASH MANAGEMENT

CASH MANAGEMENT

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 11 Sept 2026

At a glance

Base rate
2.00%
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: 2.00%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 spend2.00%4.80%MoveBank's Online Saver2.25%of 61 institutions33rd highest of 61, level with 2 others

Rates

Every rate First Option Bank publishes for this account, 5 in all.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Variable--up to $5,0002.00%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$100,000–$250,0002.90%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$250,000+3.00%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$5,000–$50,0002.20%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$50,000–$100,0002.45%-paid every 1 mo

Fees

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

While you hold it2

  • 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

Features

Instant paymentsPayIDDigital banking

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 1
  • Residency: Australian Residents
  • Available to individuals

Published by First Option Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 11 Sept 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.