Our verdict

The Macquarie Bank Savings Account gives you a competitive bonus interest rate for 4 months and charges no fees.

This account offers a maximum bonus rate of 5.35% p.a., which is higher than many other accounts in the market. This rate is on offer for new account holders for the first 4 months after opening the account, with no deposit conditions to meet.

After the introductory period you’ll get the standard variable base rate of 5% on balances up to $250,000, with no conditions to meet. This is also quite competitive for a standard variable rate, with some other accounts offering standard rates as low as 0.01% p.a.

This account is really flexible and could be well suited to customers who don’t want to commit to depositing money each month while still enjoying easy access to their savings and a great interest rate. Keep in mind that, like most savings accounts, there's no debit card access with this account. So you'll need to link the account to a Macquarie transaction account to access your money.

Pros

Bonus rate is one of the highest in market
After intro period ends, ongoing standard rate is still very competitive
No monthly account keeping fee
No monthly deposit conditions to meet
Make withdrawals and still earn interest
Earn interest on balances up to $250,000

Cons

Bonus interest only available for 4 months

The Macquarie Savings Account gives you bonus interest for the first 4 months you have the account, with no strings attached. There are no deposit or withdrawal requirements to get the full rate of interest. There are no setup fees or ongoing account keeping fees either.

Details

Key details

Product Name	Macquarie Savings Account
Maximum Variable Rate	5.35% p.a.
Standard Variable Rate	5.00% p.a.
Monthly Account Fee	$0
Minimum Opening Deposit	$0
Minimum Age	12

Congratulations, Macquarie Bank!

Macquarie Savings Account received the highly commended award for 'Savings Account' in the 2024 Banking Product Awards.

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Key features

Bonus interest rate up to 5.35% p.a.

New account holders receive a welcome interest rate of 5.35% p.a. for the first 4 months. After this you'll earn the ongoing standard rate of 5% p.a. on the portion of your balance up to $250,000.

Any money saved in the account beyond $250,000 also earns interest at the ongoing 5% p.a. rate (up to $1 million).

No conditions to meet

Make unlimited free withdrawals and there's no minimum account balance to earn the bonus interest in the first 4 months. The only requirements are you must not have already held a Macquarie Bank Savings Account and there's a limit of one account per person.

No account fees

Pay no application fee, no monthly account service fees or electronic transfer fees when moving money between your Macquarie savings and transaction account.

Easy account access

The Macquarie Savings Account must be linked to a Macquarie Bank transaction account (you'll automatically get a transaction account when you apply for the savings account). To withdraw money from the Macquarie Saving Account simply transfer the funds to the Macquarie transaction account via Internet or mobile banking. Cash and cheque deposits can be made at selected Macquarie Bank branches.

Direct credit

You can get your employer or creditors to transfer money directly into the Macquarie Savings Account using the direct credit facility.

Internet banking

Register for online banking for free so you can make instant transfers between your Macquarie Savings Account and linked transaction account 24/7. You can also view your Macquarie Savings Account statements online.

Mobile banking

Macquarie Bank's iOS and Android mobile banking application lets you manage your finances on your smartphone or tablet device 24/7. View your account balance, make payments to and from your transaction account from your savings account and check your statements using Macquarie mobile banking.

Joint account available

You can apply for this savings account in your own name or jointly with another person. This account is not available for business customers.

How to apply

You can open the Macquarie Savings Account online in less than 10 minutes. Note that if you don't already have a Macquarie Transaction Account, you'll get one opened automatically when completing your application (there's no need to do a separate application!).

Eligibility

Age. You must be 12 years of age or older to apply for this account.
Residency. This account is available to permanent Australian residents.

Personal applicants. You can apply for this account in your own name, either individually or jointly. You can not apply for this Macquarie Savings Account in the name of a business or a trust.
Linked account. If you don't already hold a Macquarie Bank transaction account you'll get one when you open the Macquarie Savings Account.

Documentation needed

You'll need to provide the following information about yourself to compete the online application:

Personal details. Provide your full name, your date of birth, Australian address, email address and your contact telephone number to complete the application of the Macquarie Savings Account. If you're opening a joint account, the second signatory will need to provide their contact and personal information as well.
Identification. You'll need to verify your identity before you can become a customer of Macquarie Bank. This can be done online. Provide one primary document or a combination of secondary forms of identification. Your passport (Australian or international), drivers licence or government issued proof of age card are primary forms of identification. Your Australian birth certificate, Centrelink pension card taxation notice or council rates notice are some forms of secondary forms of identification which can be used to verify your identity with Macquarie Bank.
Tax. Provide your Tax File Number (TFN) to Macquarie Bank so the financial institution can tax your interest earnings at the correct rate. If you don't provide this information, Macquarie Bank will withhold tax at the marginal rate.

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Lara

February 21, 2025

After 4 months at 5.35%, it says the 5% rate is based on a portion of your balance up to $250K. If I have $100K for example, can you confirm that I’d receive 5.35% for the first 4 months and then what would be the interest rate for $100K ongoing?

Richard Whitten Finder

February 24, 2025

Hi Lara,

For $100K you’d get 5.35% for the first 4 months, then 5.00% ongoing. That’s true for any amount up to $250,000.

I hope this helps.

Peter

February 05, 2025

Hello Finder Team, if I open this Macquarie Savings Account I would have to transfer money from another bank account and I don’t know the process. Can you help me there? Tkx Peter

Sarah Megginson Finder

February 05, 2025

Hi Peter,

Usually that is quite a straightforward process that you can do online, if you are comfortable using online banking. After registering for online banking access, the process is usually:

Log in to your bank’s online banking

Find the option to make a transfer or transfer funds

Select the account you want to transfer money from

Enter the BSB and account number of the new the account that you want to transfer money to

Enter the amount that you want to send

Enter any additional details, such as a reference or message

Confirm the transfer

Often, the funds transfer immediately, but it can take up to 2 business days.

If you prefer not to use online banking, you can contact your existing bank and get instructions on how to transfer funds over the phone. Hope this helps!

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Krys

February 04, 2025

Hi… I dislike using apps for banking, can you manage your accounts on the internet?

Sarah Megginson Finder

February 05, 2025

Hi Krys,

Yes, Macquarie has online banking and you can manage your accounts online.

Wayne

January 29, 2025

is there a visa debit card with high interest savings account ?

Richard Whitten Finder

January 30, 2025

Hi Wayne,

With a savings account you generally move the money to a linked transaction account via the app, where you can then spend it with a debit card.

Peter

January 10, 2025

Macquarie is offering the current ongoing rate of 5.00 percent in a normal savings account. This higher than a FTD account. Am I correct in thinking that the only differences that one account locks ones funds for set period and the allows ready access but with no guarantees re rate? I.E. in with line with market fluctuations. Frankly, 5.00 p.c. seems an excellent deal.

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Angus Kidman Finder

January 13, 2025

Hi Peter, Yes that’s right – the 5% rate could be changed at any time, whereas with a term deposit the rate is locked in across the term.

Alison is an editor at Finder and a personal finance journalist with over 10 years of experience, having contributed to major financial institutions and publications such as Westpac, Money Magazine, and Yahoo Finance. She is frequently quoted in media outlets like SmartCompany and SBS, offering expert insights on superannuation and money management. Alison holds a Bachelor of Communications in Public Relations and Journalism from the University of Newcastle, and has earned three ASIC RG146 certifications in superannuation, securities and managed investments and general financial advice, ensuring her expertise is fully aligned with ASIC standards. See full profile

Macquarie Bank Savings Account

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Congratulations, Macquarie Bank!

Key features

Bonus interest rate up to 5.35% p.a.

No conditions to meet

No account fees

Easy account access

Direct credit

Internet banking

Mobile banking

Joint account available

How to apply

Eligibility

Documentation needed

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