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MoneyMAX

Higher interest savings account with restricted range of payment services

Savings & transaction accountsBank updated 2 Nov 2026

At a glance

Base rate
4.75%
Monthly fee
$5

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: 4.75%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 spend4.75%4.80%MoveBank's Online Saver2.25%of 61 institutions2nd highest of 61

Rates

Every rate Unity Bank publishes for this account, 2 in all.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableThe interest rate that applies to any overdrawn amounts. This is calculated daily and charged monthly.---0.00%--
VariableInterest is calculated on your daily balance and paid each month, which adds to your overall account balance.---4.75%-paid every 1 mo

Rate changes

One change logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
3 Nov 2026Variable4.50%4.75%up 0.25

Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates Unity Bank publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.

Fees

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

While you hold it3

  • DORMANCY_FEE

    A fee charged if your account remains inactive for 7 years, and we will treat your account as dormant. We have a legal obligation to remit dormant balances exceeding $500 to ASIC as unclaimed money

    $20 a year
  • MONTHLY_ACCOUNT_FEE

    Members are exempt from the monthly fee if they: A) Maintain a minimum business balance of $5,000 which is the combined balance of all deposits & borrowings, at all times throughout the month B) Unde…

    $5 a month
  • PAPER_STATEMENT_FEE

    A fee charged to cover the cost of producing and sending paper statements

    $2 a month

When you make a transaction8

  • FOREIGN_CHEQUE_DEPOSIT_OVER_$25,000

    A processing fee charged when you deposit foreign cheques over $25,000

    $50
  • FOREIGN_CHEQUE_DEPOSIT_UP_TO_$25,000

    A processing fee charged when you deposit foreign cheques up to $25,000

    $20
  • INWARD_RTGS_AND_SWIFT_PAYMENT_FEE

    A processing fee charged when you receive funds through this channel

    $10
  • QUICKDEBIT_DISHONOUR_FEE

    A fee charged when you have insufficient funds in your account and we are unable to honour the Quick Debit transaction for you

    $20
  • TELEGRAPHIC_TRANSFER_-_AUSTRALIAN

    A fee charged for an online Australian transfer

    $50
  • TELEGRAPHIC_TRANSFER_-_ONLINE

    A fee charged for an online foreign transfer

    $20
  • TELEGRAPHIC_TRANSFER_-_SERVICE_CENTRE

    A fee charged for a staff assisted foreign transfer

    $30
  • OUTWARD_RTGS_PAYMENT_FEE

    A Processing fee charged when you require funds to be sent straight away

    $30

Features

Instant paymentsPayIDFraud protectionUnlimited transactions
  • Backed by the Government Deposit Guarantee for deposits up to $250,000

Eligibility and limits

  • Residency: Permanent Resident
  • Available to individuals

Published by Unity Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 2 Nov 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.