How Do the Top 7 Banks in Australia Respond to the Latest Cash Rate Hike?
Well, here we are again, another rate rise in Australia, so let's see How Do the Top 7 Banks in Australia Respond to the Latest Cash Rate Hike?
In the November board meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently announced a cash rate hike of 25 basis points to 2.85%. The fourth time the RBA raised the cash rate this year. The first of its series was on May 2022, when it increased to 0.35%, followed by 50 basis points in June and July.
It is good news for Aussies with savings accounts and term deposits, as these mean Aussies are finally again receiving some interest on their cash savings. Read more: Savings Accounts with a % starting with 4 >
What is the Impact of a Cash Rate Hike on Savers in Australia?
The interest rates on savings accounts and term deposits mirror the movements of a cash rate. As cash rates go up, Aussies should expect an increase in their savings account interest rates. The savings account rates follow suit if cash rates go down. The goal of the cash rate hike is to cushion the impact of soaring inflation on consumers. This move encourages Aussies to deposit more money in the banks and earn more from their savings.
Changes in Savings Rates of the Top 7 Banks
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Australia’s largest bank will kick off increases in savings rates for the following savings products starting November 11, 2022:
- The standard variable interest rate for NetBank Saver will increase by 0.25% p.a. to 1.35% p.a.
- The 5-month introductory variable rate will increase to 3.50% p.a. or about 0.50% p.a.
- GoalSaver with bonus interest rate will increase by 0.30% p.a. to 2.70% p.a.
- YouthSaver with bonus interest rate will increase by 0.30% p.a. to 2.90% p.a.
- The 12-month rate for term deposits will increase by 0.40% to 0.35%, and the 18-month special rate to 4.00% p.a.
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ANZ
Depositors of ANZ Plus savings account will enjoy an increase in savings rate by 0.25% p.a. to 3.50% p.a. for balances less than $250,000 starting November 10, 2022.
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Westpac
Effective November 9, 2022, Westpac deposit clients will enjoy the following interest rates increase:
- Life total variable rate with bonus interest will increase by 0.90 p.a. to 3.50% p.a.
- For new clients, Westpac eSaver variable rate will increase by 0.95% p.a. to 3.50% p.a. for the first five months.
Effective November 9, 2022, clients will have access to a new Term Deposit offer of 3.75% p.a. for 12 to 23 months.
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Macquarie Bank
Macquarie Bank welcomes new depositors with a fixed welcome rate of 4.25% p.a. for the first four months for balances up to $250,000. After the fourth month, competitive variable rates apply based on the balance.
Effective November 16, 2022, variable rates will increase on Macquarie Savings Account.
New rates are as follows:
Rate | Balance |
3.45% p.a. | Up to $250,000 |
2.95% p.a. | $250,001 - $1,000,000 |
2.10% p.a. | $1,000,000.01 and above |
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Bendigo Bank
Bendigo Bank will increase the rate on Reward Saver deposit products by 0.25% p.a. starting November 23, 2022, to mitigate the impact of inflation.
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Suncorp Bank
Savers of Suncorp Bank can now earn 4.00% p.a. on a 12-month term deposit to make the most out of their money.
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Bankwest
BankWest has announced adjustments to some of its savings and deposit products effective November 11, 2022:
- BankWest Variable Rate Hero bonus rate will increase by 0.50% to 3.25% p.a. for balances up to $250,000.
- BankWest Easy Saver Rate will increase by 0.50% to 2.85%.
- Effective November 4, a 12-month term deposit rate will increase to 4.10% p.a.
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Sources:
https://www.wallstreetmojo.com/banks-in-australia/
https://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/cash-rate/
https://www.canstar.com.au/home-loans/rba-cash-rate/
https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2022/11/cba-interest-rates-november.html
https://media.anz.com/posts/2022/11/anz-changes-rates-for-home-loan-and-deposit-accounts
https://www.macquarie.com.au/everyday-banking/savings-account.html