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Savings account rates in Australia, March 2026

As of 31 March 2026, the highest total savings rate tracked by BankMate was 5.50% p.a. from Newcastle Permanent (Smart Saver Account (under 25)). The average total rate across 74 accounts was 4.57% p.a. (median 4.75%), with 18 paying 5% or more. During March 2026 BankMate recorded 33 rate rises and 0 cuts.

Highest total rates

As of 31 March 2026
  1. 🏦
    1
    5.50%
  2. 🏢
    2
    5.50%
  3. 🚀
    3
    5.40%
  1. 4
    🏛️
    BOQ Future Saver Account5.35%
  2. 5
    🏦
    Judo Bank Personal Savings Account5.35%
  3. 6
    💳
    ING Savings Maximiser5.25%
  4. 7
    🏛️
    BOQ Smart Saver Account5.15%
  5. 8
    🐄
    Rabobank PremiumSaver5.15%
  6. 9
    ⬆️
    Up Up Saver5.10%
  7. 10
    🏠
    ME Bank - ME Go HomeME5.10%
Compare all 74

Total rate is base plus bonus, assuming every monthly condition is met. Age-restricted accounts are included; each account page states its eligibility.

The Big 4

Highest savings rate at each

Rate changes in March

33 rises · 0 cuts

How this report is produced

Data
Each bank's Consumer Data Right (open banking) product feed, re-read nightly. A rate change is recorded when the published total rate differs from the last value stored.
Figures
Rates are each account's last recorded value on or before 31 March 2026; accounts with no record by then are not counted. Changes compare the last rate before the month with the last rate within it. 92 history entries fall in this month.
Scope
Personal savings accounts open to Australian residents, as listed on BankMate. Not financial advice. Methodology · Today's full ranking