Bonus Saver Account.
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Like the name suggests, our Bonus Saver is packed with bonuses designed to help you save your money. There's a minimum of $1 needed to kick-start your savings goal with a limit of one per membership permitted. You'll need a transaction account to do any of your regular banking such as paying your bills.
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Rates & fees.
Bonus Saver
| Balance | Interest Rate |
| Base Interest $0+ |
0.00% p.a. |
| Bonus Interest on the part of the balance from $0 to $99,999 |
3.75% p.a. |
| Bonus Interest on the part of the balance $100,000 to $249,999 |
3.75% p.a. |
| Bonus Interest on the part of the balance $250,000 to $1,999,999 |
3.75% p.a. |
| Bonus Interest on the part of the balance $2,000,000 + |
0.00% p.a |
Interest & Fees
Interest is calculated daily on closing credit tier balance and credited at month end. Refer to Summary of Accounts & Availability of Access Facilities, Fees and Charges, and our rates and fees for more information.
1Bonus interest will be paid if you deposit at least $100 during the month and no withdrawals are made in the calendar month. Bonus interest will not apply in the month the account is closed.
A minimum of $1 is needed to open a Bonus Saver with a limit of one account per membership permitted.
What makes it so great ?
Always on.
24/7 access with e-statements, internet banking & our moneytree app – banking from your phone or tablet.
Bonus interest¹ for saving.
Earn bonus interest when you deposit a minimum of $100 each month and make no withdrawals.
$0 account keeping fees.
No monthly account keeping fees & no minimum monthly deposits.
Government Guarantee.
The Australian Government guarantees aggregated deposits with Australian authorised deposit-taking institutions, including Illawarra Credit Union (a division of Community First Credit Union Limited), of up to $A250,000.
The Financial Claims Scheme (FCS) is an Australian Government scheme that was established during the 2008 global financial crisis to provide financial protection for consumers in the unlikely event of a failure of a bank, credit union, building society or general insurer.
The FCS provides protection for depositors of banks, credit unions and building societies that are incorporated in Australia (also known as authorised deposit-taking institutions or ADIs), for deposits up to $250,000 per account holder per ADI. The FCS limit of $250,000 applies to the sum of an account holder’s deposits under the one banking licence. This includes accounts with any other banking business that the licenced banking institution may operate under a different trading name. Community First Credit Union Limited operates the brands Illawarra Credit Union, Community First Bank and Easy Street Financial Services. For the purpose of FCS, all deposits held under the different brands are added together to determine the FCS entitlement for an account holder. The scheme aims to return deposits to account holders within seven days of activation of the FCS.
The FCS can be activated by the Australian Government in the unlikely event that an ADI or general insurer fails.
Once activated, the FCS will be administered by APRA.
The objectives of the FCS are to:
- protect depositors of ADIs, and claimants of general insurers, from potential loss in the unlikely event of the failure of these institutions;
- provide depositors with prompt access to their deposits that are protected under the FCS; and
- support the stability of the Australian financial system.
Further information about the Government Guarantee can be obtained from the APRA website at www.fcs.gov.au.
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Find out moreBonus Savings Accounts with the Illawarra Credit Union
Bonus savings accounts, like the Bonus Saver Account offered by Illawarra Credit Union, are designed for individuals who are committed to growing their savings. By understanding the features to look for, savers can choose an account that best suits their financial goals and saving habits.
Advantages:
- Higher Interest Rates: Bonus savings accounts often offer higher interest rates compared to regular savings accounts, especially when you meet specific conditions like regular deposits.
- Encourages Saving: The structure of these accounts, with rewards for consistent saving, naturally encourages savers to build their funds over time.
- Goal-Oriented Saving: They are perfect for savers with specific goals in mind, as the bonus interest can act as a motivator to reach your saving targets faster.
If our Bonus Saver account doesn’t match your budget or goals, make sure to explore our other savings options, including the Christmas Promise saver and personal term deposit accounts.
FAQs
Bonus interest on your savings account is calculated daily based on the closing credit balance and is credited at the end of each month. This method ensures that every day your savings are in the account, they’re working hard to earn you more.
To qualify for bonus interest on a bonus saver account, you must deposit at least $100 during the month and make no withdrawals within the calendar month. If you close your account, bonus interest will not apply in that month. Also, balances above $100,000 will earn the base interest rate.
Eligible deposits for earning bonus interest include any deposits of money into your account that meets the minimum deposit requirements (at least $100 during the calendar month) for our Bonus Saver account.
To continue receiving bonus interest, ensure you deposit at least $100 each month and avoid making any withdrawals. This keeps your account eligible for the bonus interest rate.
The Australian Government guarantees aggregated deposits for eligible accounts with Australian authorised deposit-taking institutions, including Illawarra Credit Union, of up to $A250,000.
See the FCS website for more information at www.fcs.gov.au/.
No, you do not receive a debit card with a bonus saver account as it is designed specifically for savings.
No, failing to meet the conditions for one month only affects that month’s bonus interest. You can qualify again in subsequent months by meeting the minimum monthly deposit of $100 and no withdrawal requirements.
Important notes
1.Earn bonus interest if you deposit at least $100 during the month and make no withdrawals within the calendar month. No bonus interest is paid in the month the account is closed. Illawarra Credit Union, a division of Community First Credit Union Limited ABN 80 087 649 938 AFSL and Australian credit licence 231204, is the product issuer of the deposit and payment products. Any advice given is of a general nature only and does not take into consideration your objectives, financial situation or needs. Please consider the appropriateness of the advice before acting. Refer to the Account and Access Facility Conditions of Use and the Fees and Charges for more details. Fees and charges are payable. Terms and conditions apply and are available on request. BPAY® registered to BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518.
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If you haven’t already, consider one of our great transaction accounts, which are designed to make banking easy.
