The Finance Algorithm
LCU

Esaver Account

Maximise your interest return with an online savings account for balances over $1000

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 31 Mar 2026
At a glance
Base rate
0.00%
§ 01 — Rates · 3
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Variable15.90%
Variableup to $1,0000.00%paid every 6 mo
Variable$1,000+1.00%paid every 6 mo
§ 03 — Features
Instant paymentsPayIDDigital banking
  • · Sub accounts - For budgeting purposes, separate your funds into multiple accounts
  • · 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…
  • · Overdrawn accounts (with a balance below $0.00) will be charged the current lending rate applicable to the account. See Lending Rates above.
  • · 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
  • · 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
  • · International purchase foreign draft
  • · International purchase foreign cash
  • · International Prepaid MasterCard Cash Passport
  • · 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
  • · 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 31 Mar 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.