Deposits on building contracts

Interest rate announcement: Following the RBA’s decision to change the official cash rate, interest rates for owner-occupier and investor variable loans will increase by 0.25%, effective 15 October 2026. From 15 October 2026, deposit rates across the majority of savings products will also increase by 0.25%. Find out more.

Monday 5 October: We've updated our Savings Accounts and Payment Services Terms and Conditions to reflect the retirement of barcode deposit books and to improve the clarity of certain terms. Learn more.

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