The Queensland-based bank responded to RBA's cash rate increase by boosting its Future Saver savings account for Aussies aged 14-35 by 40 basis points (0.40%). 

The new rate of 4.75% p.a. comes into effect from Friday 9 December 2022 for those with a maximum balance of $50,000. 

To receive the total 4.75% p.a. rate, savers must deposit $1,000 and make five settled card transactions on their linked Everyday Account every month.

Savers can open up to nine Future Saver accounts, each eligible to receive the rate of 4.75% p.a. up to a maximum balance of $50,000. 

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BOQ will also increase:

  • Smart Saver account for customers aged 36 and over by 0.15% to 4.00% p.a. for balances between $1 and $250,000.
  • Simple Saver account with a 4-month introductory special by 0.50% for a total rate of 4.10% p.a. for balances up to $5,000,000.

Virgin Money increases savings rates

BOQ-owned Virgin Money has also flagged an increase to savings rates on its Boost Saver account effective 9 December 2022. 

The Boost Saver account will increase by 0.45% p.a. to 4.30% p.a.

Further, when customers enable the new Lock Saver Feature, the interest rate will increase up to 4.60% p.a. on the Boost Saver Account.

To receive the 4.30% p.a. rate, Virgin Money customers must:

  • Deposit at least $2,000 into their Go Account from another financial institution if aged 25 or over.
  • Deposit at least $1,000 into their Go Account from another financial institution if aged 18-24. 
  • Make at least five purchases on their Go Account that settled in that month (not pending).

When the Lock Saver Feature is enabled to receive the 4.60% p.a. rate, customers are also required to provide 32 days’ advance notice to unlock their account or withdraw money from that account.     

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