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Christmas Club

A savings account for the festive period, where members can access the funds between 1 November and 31 January.

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 15 Sept 2026

At a glance

Base rate
1.00%

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: 1.00%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 spend1.00%4.80%MoveBank's Online Saver2.25%of 61 institutions44th highest of 61, level with one other

Rates

The one rate The Mutual Bank publishes for this account.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableInterest is paid 6 monthly on 30 June and 31 December.---1.00%-paid every 6 mo

Fees

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

When you make a transaction2

  • UNCLAIMED_MONIES_FEE

    The lessor $20.00 or account balance. Payable when an account is classified as dormant.

    $20
  • PHYSICAL_FOREIGN_CURRENCY

    1% of Australian currency equivalent amount. Payable when physical foreign currency is issued or purchased.

    1.00% of transaction

When particular things happen9

  • CHEQUE_DISHONOUR

    A dishonoured cheque is a cheque that is not paid by the financial institution on which it is drawn. A dishonour fee will apply each time the cheque is presented for payment and dishonoured.

    $9
  • DIRECT_ENTRY_DISHONOUR

    Payable when a direct entry (inward and outward) is dishonoured.

    $9
  • DOCUMENT_FEE

    $60.00 per hour (subject to minimum $10.00 per copy). Payable if you request copies of documents such as withdrawal forms or statements, or you ask us to verify a transaction performed on your Accoun…

    $60
  • DORMANT_ACCOUNT_FEE

    This fee is charged to each of your Deposit Accounts closed due to dormancy. The lesser of $20.00 or the account balance.

    $20
  • MISCELLANEOUS_SERVICE_FEE

    $60.00 per hour. Payable if you request information not covered by the Document Fee.

    $60
  • ONLINE_INTERNATIONAL_TRANSFER_(OUTWARD)

    Payable if you use online banking to transfer funds internationally.

    $30
  • OVERDRAWN_FEE

    If your Account is overdrawn, without our prior agreement, a fee will be charged each time this occurs. Penalty interest (at the rate disclosed on the Deposit Interest Rate Schedule) will also be cha…

    $9
  • OVERSEAS_TELEGRAPHIC_TRANSFER_(OUTWARD)_-_AUSTRALIAN_CURRENCY

    Payable if we assist you send funds electronically overseas in Australian dollars.

    $50
  • OVERSEAS_TELEGRAPHIC_TRANSFER_(OUTWARD)_-_FOREIGN_CURRENCY

    Payable if we assist you send funds electronically overseas in a foreign currency.

    $30

Features

Instant paymentsPayIDDigital bankingUnlimited transactions
  • Passbook account only
  • Staff assisted transactions - Branch and Contact Centre

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 12
  • Residency: Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or otherwise approved
  • Available to individuals

Published by Maitland Mutual Limited under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 15 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.