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Blue Ribbon Savings Winners 2009

Savings, Transaction & Term Deposit
Account Winners

Overall Savings Account Winner

ME Online Savings Account

Over the last year a number of providers have introduced promotional or introductory rates to attract customers. Research undertaken by InfoChoice has found that many consumers are not easily swayed by these conditional rates, and rank consistency as their key driver when selecting a savings account.  ME Bank’s Online Savings Account offers a competitive ongoing rate and has recorded the highest average rate over the last year.

ME Online Savings Account details

 

Incentive Saver Account Winner

Bankwest Smart eSaver

Bankwest’s Smart eSaver offers both an incentive to save and a competative return when you don’t (as the variable Standard Rate will at least match the RBA official cash rate until 30/06/2011). Another key feature to note is that unlike most other Incentive Saver Accounts, there is no minimum deposit required each month to qualify for the bonus rate.

Bankwest Smart eSaver detail

 

Personal Transaction Account Winner

Bankwest Zero Transaction Account

Bankwest’s Zero Transaction Account offers no ATM fees at Bankwest, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, NAB and Westpac branded ATMs in Australia (Overseas ATM access fees and foreign transaction fees may apply). A minimim deposit of $2,000 per month is required.

Bankwest Zero Transaction Account details

 

Cash Management Account Winner

AMP eASYCash Management

This is the second year in row AMP has won this category. The eASYCash Management account has no minimum opening balance and offers a competitive rate of interest on all balances. The account also features flexible methods of accessing funds and interest is calculated daily and paid monthly. A $5 monthly service fee applies.

AMP eASYCash Management details

 

Deeming Account Winner

Transcomm Credit Union Deeming Account

Transcomm Credit Union’s Deeming Account features a competitive interest rate (with interest paid half yearly) and supports a wide range of transaction types.

Transcomm Credit Union Deeming Account details 

 

TD Short (30-270 Days) Winner

Suncorp flexiRates – eOptionsTD Short (30-270 Days) Winner

This is the second year in a row Suncorp has won this category. The flexiRates eOptions allows you to lock away a portion of your savings at a higher fixed rate of interest for a period of your choice.

Suncorp flexiRates – eOptions details 

 

TD Long (Over 360 Days) Winner

Greater Building Society Fixed Term Deposits

Analysis has shown Greater Building Society’s Fixed Term Deposits have had consistently competitive rates over the last year.

Greater Building Society Fixed Term Deposits details

 

Other Categories

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Home Loans
Credit Cards & Personal Loans
Investment Products

 




Todays Best Rates

Institution Product Max. Rate (%) Details
USaver (Base Rate 5.41%, Bonus 0.60% with savings plan) 6.01 Details
ANZ Online Saver (6.00% p.a. until 30th June 2012) 6.00 Details
Savings Maximiser (5.85% p.a. variable intro rate for 4 months on balances up to $250,000) 5.85 Details
Citibank Online Saver (5.80% Variable intro rate for 6 months on balances up to $500k) 5.80 Details
Institution Product Max. Rate (%) Details

The above products are some of the top rates available in the market. Based on promotional or introductory rates for an online savings account of $5,000.