Savings account

Defence Bank iSaver

0.50%p.a. total

No bonus conditions: the rate is paid every month

5.25% for the first 6 months, then 0.50%

147th of 152 savings accounts · market average 4.47%

The RBA raised the cash rate to 4.85% on 4 November. iSaver hasn't moved yet.

What it asks

Nothing each month
Each month

Nothing. The rate is paid every month.

Who can open it

Anyone

Balance

No balance cap.

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Rate history

No change since tracking began on 25 Sep
  • iSaver
  • RBA cash rate
  • Market average
0.002.004.00SepOctToday0.50% p.a. today

No changes recorded for this account since tracking began on 25 September 2026.

  1. #119SepSep 2026: ranked 119 of 121
  2. #146OctOct 2026: ranked 146 of 151
  3. #147NowNov 2026: ranked 147 of 152
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Mostly outside the top half of accounts over the last 3 months: from #146 of 151 in Oct 2026 to #119 of 121 in Sep 2026.

Interest a year
$250
Each month
$21
Against the average (4.47%)
−$1,986

On a $50,000 balance. Type yours above; it's kept with your savings preferences.

An introductory bonus rate on new accounts for the first six months up to $250,000.

Notes from savers

to leave a note.

Other Defence Bank accounts: Kids Club Savings 5.25% · Teen Saver 5.25% · Max E Saver 5.10%

Pays 0.50% p.a. with no bonus conditions as of 10 November 2026. Ranks 147th of 152 savings accounts tracked by BankMate, 3.97 points below the average of 4.47%. It has not changed since tracking began on 25 September 2026. From Defence Bank's Consumer Data Right feed, refreshed nightly. Compare savings accounts ·