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LCU

Savvy Saver

Reach your savings goals faster with bonus interest rate by making a minimum deposit of $200 and no withdrawals during the month

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 5 May 2026
At a glance
Base rate
0.01%
Bonus rate
3.65%
Up to
3.66%
§ 01 — Rates · 8
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Bonusup to $100,0003.65%paid every 1 mo
Bonus$100,000–$500,0003.55%paid every 1 mo
Bonus$1,000,000+3.35%paid every 1 mo
Bonus$500,000–$1,000,0003.45%paid every 1 mo
Variableup to $100,0000.01%paid every 1 mo
Variable$100,000–$500,0000.01%paid every 1 mo
Variable$1,000,000+0.01%paid every 1 mo
Variable$500,000–$1,000,0000.01%paid every 1 mo
§ 03 — Features
Instant paymentsPayIDDigital banking
  • · BPAYView - Receive your bills directly to your internet banking and pay with one click
  • · Government Guarantee - Under the FCS certain deposits are protected up to a limit of $250,000 for each account holder at any bank, building society, credit union or other authorised deposit-taking in…
  • · Receive international payment to your account through Western Union. No fee for sender or receiver.
  • · Send International Payments self serve through your internet banking or staff assisted
  • · International exchange on foreign cheques and cash
  • · International purchase foreign draft
  • · International purchase foreign cash
  • · International Prepaid MasterCard Cash Passport
  • · Overdrawn accounts (with a balance below $0.00) will be charged the current lending rate applicable to the account. See Lending Rates above.
  • · Free LCU counter cheque - order a counter cheque online or in person at no cost.
  • · Direct Debit facility available - allow a third party to transfer money from your account, typically to pay bills eg. Phone, energy, gym
  • · Direct Credit facility available - automatically credit your LCU account with funds from another bank account
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Residency: If not an Australian resident, you must complete a Tax Residency Declaration
  • · Available to individuals
  • · Must be a shareholder owning a $10 share. Each shareholder holds an equal share regardless of their balance. Shareholders have a say in how we are run. "Own your Bank". $10 share is refunded if you c…
  • · To be eligible to join you must be at least 8 years of age and referred by a family member or friend who already has an account with LCU. Alternatively you may be eligible to join if you: work or liv…

Published by Laboratories Credit Union under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 5 May 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.