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What you should know about Great Southern Bank’s Savings Accounts.

By Staff Writers

on 23 Aug 2022

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Great Southern Bank offers a range of savings accounts to cater for different customers, such as:

Goal Saver Account
Home Saver Account
Advantage Saver Account

Find out what each of these accounts offer in the reviews below.

Goal Saver Account

Great Southern Bank’s Goal Saver account was designed to help those aged 18-24 enjoy bonus interest on savings even if they’re still making withdrawals.

Head of product at Great Southern Bank Barbara O’Conor-Nash said the company is passionate about helping Australians set up good savings habits early on in life to reach their financial goals.

“We are proud to offer award-winning savings accounts to help our customers start the journey to saving for a deposit on a home - something that is key in delivering on our purpose of helping all Australians to own their own home.” Ms O’Conor-Nash said.

“What makes the Goal Saver account different is that it pays bonus interest with a much lower monthly deposit requirement than many other accounts.

“This is perfect for young adults who are just starting out in their careers and because they only need to deposit $500 per month to qualify for their bonus interest, it will even suit those working part time or casual hours.

“When customers reach 25 years old, the account transitions automatically to a Home Saver account so they can continue their savings journey towards home ownership.”

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Provider	Base interest rate	Max interest rate	Total interest earned	Minimum Amount	Maximum Amount	Account Keeping Fees	Min. Monthly Deposit	Min. Opening Deposit	Linked account required	ATM Access	EFTPOS Facility	as ofAugust 21, 2024

	4.20^%_p.a.	4.20^%_p.a.	^$856	^$0	^$99,999,999	0	0	1	$product[$field["value"]]	$product[$field["value"]]	$product[$field["value"]]	More details
	eSaver Flexi
eSaver Flexi More details
	1.00^%_p.a.	1.00^%_p.a.	^$201	^$5,001	^$99,999,999	0	0	1	$product[$field["value"]]	$product[$field["value"]]	$product[$field["value"]]	More details
	Youth eSaver (Amounts > $5,000)
Youth eSaver (Amounts > $5,000) More details
	Bonus rate of 4.75%Conditions apply. 0.50^%_p.a.	5.25^%_p.a.	^$1,076	^$1	^$100,000	0	2000	1	$product[$field["value"]]	$product[$field["value"]]	$product[$field["value"]]	More details
	Home Saver
Home Saver More details
	Bonus rate of 4.85%Conditions apply. 0.50^%_p.a.	5.35^%_p.a.	^$1,097	^$1	^$50,000	0	500	1	$product[$field["value"]]	$product[$field["value"]]	$product[$field["value"]]	More details
	Goal Saver
Goal Saver More details

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Key facts

Competitive interest rate
Bonus interest limited to balances up to $50,000
Withdraw money, without losing interest
$0 monthly account fee
Customisable account names

Bonus interest requirements

Deposit $500+: When customers open a Goal Saver Account, they'll also open an Everyday Edge Account, which is a transaction account. To earn the bonus interest on their Goal Saver Account, they’ll need to deposit at least $500 per month into this Everyday Edge Account
Make 5+ purchases: Customers will also need to make five or more card transactions per month via their Everyday Edge account to qualify for bonus interest on their Goal Saver Account.

When customers make the Everyday Edge Account their main transaction account, they'll enjoy:

$0 monthly account fees
Unlimited fee-free transactions
The ability to pay quickly and easily with their digital wallet
Refund of international card and transaction fees

Eligibility

New Great Southern Bank customers

You must be aged between 18-24
You must be an Australian resident
Have an email address and a mobile number
Have one of form of ID such as a driver's license, passport or Medicare card

Existing Great Southern Bank account holder

Provide your existing customer number
Have access to Great Southern Bank online banking

How to grow your savings with the Goal Saver Account

Ensure you are eligible to apply: As mentioned above, there are several eligibility requirements to check before you apply for a Great Southern Bank savings account.
Apply online: Applications should take around five minutes, you'll also need a valid form of ID.
Ensure Everyday Edge is your main transaction account: If customers don't already have an Everyday Edge Account, one will need to be opened to qualify for bonus interest on savings.
Watch the savings grow: Customers should assign their savings into the Great Southern Bank Goal Saver Account and earn bonus interest.

Home Saver Account

In addition to the Goal Saver account, the Great Southern Bank also offers a Home Saver account for those saving for a home deposit. This account allows customers to save for their home deposit faster by earning a competitive bonus interest rate.

Key Facts

$0 monthly account fees
Bonus interest limited to balances up to $100,000
Access your money but keep your interest
Manage your money all in one place

Bonus interest requirements:

Deposit $2,000+: Each month, deposit $2,000 or more into an Everyday Edge Account from a non-Great Southern Bank account.
Make 5+ purchases: Make at least five eligible transactions each month using a Visa debit card from the Everyday Edge Account.

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a permanent resident of Australia
Must have a Great Southern Bank Everyday Edge Account in order to qualify for bonus interest

How to grow your savings with the Home Saver Account

Ensure you’re eligible to apply: There are several eligibility requirements to be aware of before applying for a Great Southern Bank Home Saver Account.
Apply online: The application process only takes about five minutes - you’ll need proof of ID.
Switch your salary: Arrange for a total of $2,000 or more to be deposited each month from a non-Great Southern Bank account into your Everyday Edge Account.
Watch your savings grow: Simply set aside your savings in your Great Southern Bank Home Saver Account and earn bonus interest.

Advantage Saver Account

Great Southern Bank also offers the Advantage Saver Account where customers can earn bonus interest on those bigger balances of up to $750,000.

Key Facts

Maximum bonus rate limited to balances between $100,000 and $750,000
$0 monthly account fees
Withdraw money without losing interest
Save as your spend

Maximum bonus rate requirements

Increase balance by $250 each month: To earn bonus interest on savings, customers must increase their account balance by at least $250 on the previous month’s closing balance
Balance between $100k and $750k: Balances between $100,000 and $750,000 will earn the maximum rate on this account. Balances under $100k will earn a smaller bonus rate, while balances over $750k will only earn the base rate (no bonus).

Eligibility

Must be 18 years of age or older
You must be an Australian resident
Have an email address and a mobile number
Have one of form of ID such as a driver's license, passport or Medicare card

Added ways to save

Great Southern Bank has developed some handy 'smart tools', giving customers access to clever ways to save.

The Vault

This tool ensures customers avoid the temptation to dip into their savings by hiding the account in The Vault.

The Boost

The Boost allows customers to save every time they spend. How it works is an amount between $0.01 and $5 is set to automatically transfer to the account every time a Great Southern Bank Visa Debit card is used.

For example, if customers were to buy a cup of coffee, an extra 50 cents could go into their savings, if that’s the amount they’ve set. Up to three Boosts can be used per account.

Notifications

Setting up notifications ensures that customers are always aware of what's happening with their accounts.

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