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Savings account rates in Australia, May 2026

As of 31 May 2026, the highest total savings rate tracked by BankMate was 5.75% p.a. from Newcastle Permanent (Smart Saver Account (under 25)). The average total rate across 91 accounts was 4.76% p.a. (median 5.00%), with 48 paying 5% or more. During May 2026 BankMate recorded 55 rate rises and 0 cuts.

Highest total rates

As of 31 May 2026
  1. 🏦
    1
    5.75%
  2. 🏢
    2
    5.75%
  3. 🏦
    3
    5.50%
  1. 4
    💳
    ING Savings Maximiser5.50%
  2. 5
    🚀
    MOVE Bank Growth Saver5.40%
  3. 6
    🐄
    Rabobank PremiumSaver5.40%
  4. 7
    🏛️
    BOQ Future Saver Account5.35%
  5. 8
    🏦
    Great Southern Bank Goal Saver5.35%
  6. 9
    ⬆️
    Up Up Saver5.35%
  7. 10
    🏦
    Judo Bank Personal Savings Account5.35%
Compare all 91

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 May

55 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 May 2026; accounts with no record by then are not counted. Changes compare the last rate before the month with the last rate within it. 64 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