Previous deal (accounts opened prior to 20 August 2012) was
"Get up to $100 Free after Depositing $2K Month over 10 Months"
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/63072
Here is the new deal. You get $100 in 5 months (rather than 10 months). The deposit amount is just a figure to scare some people away. You can deposit and withdraw in the same day.
- Receive $20 a month, up to $100, when you make monthly deposits of $5,000 during the first 5 months#.
$0 monthly account fee. - Unlimited transactions^ at over 2,900 HSBC, Westpac, St George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA ATMs at no charge (excludes St.George and BankSA ATMs in BP service stations).
- HSBC Visa Debit Card with payWave for secure access to your money.
- Access anywhere and at anytime through Internet, Mobile and Phone Banking.
- Easy to link online to a high-interest Serious Saver Account for your savings.
- Other fees & charges may apply. Limited to the first account opened per customer.
http://www.hsbc.com.au/1/2/daytoday?WT.ac=AUH_dtdfslp0112
You may also want to consider:
"$50 or $100 Cash from HSBC Online Share Trading"
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/76013
BTW, there is a similar offer by Suncorp too. ($50 for $2k deposit)
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/76374
ooo.. 0.05% interest
you would earn more keeping the money in a savings account