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SAVINGS + BONUS

Earn Bonus interest on your savings account when you deposit $100 per month with no withdrawals

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 7 Sept 2026

At a glance

Up to
5.00%
Base rate
0.25%
Bonus rate
4.75%

Rates

Every rate First Option Bank publishes for this account, 4 in all.

How the rate is made up

5.00%in a month every condition is met

0.25% base rate4.75% bonus, when its conditions are met
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Bonus--up to $250,0004.75%-paid every 1 mo
Bonus--$250,000+3.15%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--up to $250,0000.25%-paid every 1 mo
Variable--$250,000+0.25%-paid every 1 mo

Fees

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

While you hold it2

  • DORMANT
    $75 a year
  • 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 paymentsDigital banking

Eligibility and limits

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

Published by First Option Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 7 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.