Credit to reivaxX for the original deal, BOQ has now increased the interest rate for future saver account to 3% p.a.
Monthly criteria for bonus interest
- $1,000 minimum monthly deposit
Transfer a minimum of $1,000 each month (like your salary) into your linked Everyday Account. - Make 5 or more eligible transactions
From your linked Everyday Account each month. Eligible transactions include direct debit payments, ATM withdrawals, BPAY payments or purchases with your Visa Debit Card.
If you're aged between 14-17 years of age, the criteria are waived so you'll earn Bonus Interest every month on your Future Saver balance.
With the ING Savings Maximiser increasing to 3.1%, does it still make sense to sign up for BOQ's 3%? ING's interest applies up to 150k vs BOQ's 50k limit. I also assume they'll have better customer service, being a bigger bank. I tried calling BOQ last week and waited nearly 2 hours on the phone. Gave up in the end.