The Finance Algorithm
LCU

Home Loan Offset Account

Reduce your mortgage interest with a free 100% offset account

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 27 Jan 2026
At a glance
Base rate
0.00%
§ 01 — Rates · 2
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Variable15.90%
Variable0.00%paid every 1 mo
§ 03 — Features
Instant paymentsPayIDDigital bankingUse your compatible Apple device to make paymentsUse your compatible Android device to make payments
  • · Sub accounts - For budgeting purposes, separate your funds into multiple accounts
  • · BPAYView - Receive your bills directly to your internet banking and pay with one click
  • · Sweep Facility - Automatically move funds between your accounts based on a minimum or maximum balance to be maintained on the specified account
  • · 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.
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Residency: If not an Australian resident, you must complete a Tax Residency Declaration. Loan Products are restricted to Australian Citizens
  • · 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 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 live in the greater Ryde area;…
  • · You must have a mortgage secured loan in the same name as the offset account

Published by Laboratories Credit Union under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 27 Jan 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.