There's a feature in Netbank to allow you to apply bonus interest on your Netbank Savers.
At present there's an offer (may be targeted) for +1.65% for 3 months on top of the base interest rate of 1.1% (total of 2.75% for 3 months).
To apply this follow the below steps
- Log into your Netbank
- Select "settings" in the top right
- Scroll down and select "Change account options"
- Select your Netbank Saver then elect the bonus you're eligible for from the drop down.
This post isn't targeted at those people looking for the best rate out there, but rather to those that prefer to keep their savings in their current bank (EG Commonwealth" and aren't satisfied with the 1.1% they're currently being offered.
I know for me personally I have a lot of elderly family/friends that aren't comfortable with the idea of branch-less banks, limiting where they can earn a decent rate on their savings. So this option makes a big difference for them.
ING already applied 4.05 for a few days. BIG4 need to move faster.