The increase comes following ING's decision to lift its own savings account rate across Savings Maximiser products to 3.10% p.a. earlier this month. 

Once more, Bank of Queensland (BOQ) will offer the market-leading savings account rate in Savings.com.au's market research.

The rate is for for young Aussies aged 14-35 and will take effect from 17 August. 

BOQ had previously held off increasing its Future Saver rate in both June and July following consecutive RBA cash rate increases.

Given a number of competitors either approaching or exceeding the 3.00% p.a. offering currently available from BOQ, BOQ Group said it will continue to review interest rates to ensure it remains competitive in the market. 

The rate available from Wednesday consists of a 0.05% base interest rate and a 3.45% bonus rate on balances up to $50,000.

To receive the total 3.50% p.a. rate, savers must deposit $1,000 and make five settled card transactions on their linked Everyday Account every month.

Balances over $50,000 receive a boost too, with a base and bonus interest structure of 1.50% p.a. in total. 

BOQ will also increase:

  • Smart Saver by 0.50% to 2.85% p.a. for balances between $1 and $250,000. 
  • Simple Saver by 0.50% to 1.50% p.a. for balances up to $5 million.

Virgin Money follows the leader increasing rates for savers

Virgin Money has also announced a 0.50% p.a. increase across its savings account product range.

From Wednesday, Virgin Money customers will be able to earn 2.80% p.a. when they meet monthly criteria and then up to 3.10% p.a. when they enable the optional Lock Saver feature for balances up to a combined $250,000.

This rate now sits on par with ING's Savings Maximiser when the Lock Saver feature is enabled.  

For Virgin Money customers, enabling the Lock Saver feature requires 32 days’ advance notice to unlock their account or withdraw money from that account.

To receive the 2.80% 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).

To receive the 3.10% p.a. rate, Virgin Money customers must:

  • Deposit at least $2,000 into their Go Account from another financial institution.
  • 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).
  • Enable the Lock Saver Feature on the Boost Saver account.

There is no monthly criteria applicable for customers aged 14-18.

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  • Bonus rate for the first 4 months from account opening
  • No account keeping fees
  • No minimum balance

High Interest Savings Account (< $250k)

  • Bonus rate for the first 4 months from account opening
  • No account keeping fees
  • No minimum balance
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  • A high-interest online savings account with no monthly fees, easy withdrawals and award-winning digital banking
  • No withdrawal notice periods or interest rate penalties
  • Save up to 10% on eGift cards at over 50 retailers with Macquarie Marketplace

Savings Account (Amounts < $250k)

  • A high-interest online savings account with no monthly fees, easy withdrawals and award-winning digital banking
  • No withdrawal notice periods or interest rate penalties
  • Save up to 10% on eGift cards at over 50 retailers with Macquarie Marketplace
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  • For deposit amounts $0 - $49,999
  • New ING personal savings customers receive an introductory bonus 0.50% p.a. variable kick starter rate for the first 4 months on balances up to $500,000.
  • Reverts to variable ongoing rate. T&Cs apply.

Savings Accelerator (Amounts < $50000)

  • For deposit amounts $0 - $49,999
  • New ING personal savings customers receive an introductory bonus 0.50% p.a. variable kick starter rate for the first 4 months on balances up to $500,000.
  • Reverts to variable ongoing rate. T&Cs apply.
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*Rate varies on savings amount
  • Deposit $500 per month to get bonus interest
  • 5.50% p.a. available on total savings up to $100k.
  • 5.00% p.a. applies to savings between $100k-250K.
  • Tiered bonus rates apply. (TMDs at ubank.com.au)
*Rate varies on savings amount

Save Account (<$100,000)

  • Deposit $500 per month to get bonus interest
  • 5.50% p.a. available on total savings up to $100k.
  • 5.00% p.a. applies to savings between $100k-250K.
  • Tiered bonus rates apply. (TMDs at ubank.com.au)
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  • Deposit at least $1,000+ each month from an external source
  • Make 5 or more eligible transactions
  • Grow your savings balance each month

Savings Maximiser (<$100k)

  • Deposit at least $1,000+ each month from an external source
  • Make 5 or more eligible transactions
  • Grow your savings balance each month
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  • A high-interest online savings account with no monthly fees, easy withdrawals and award-winning digital banking
  • No withdrawal notice periods or interest rate penalties
  • Save up to 10% on eGift cards at over 50 retailers with Macquarie Marketplace

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