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Best Savings Accounts September 2026: Up to 6.00%

ING's Savings Booster leads at 6.00% intro, with Rabobank (5.90%) and Ubank (5.85%) close behind. Compare the top Australian savings accounts — verified September 2026.

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ING
Savings Booster
6.00%
introductory
  • 6.00% for first 4 months (2.25% base + 3.15% boost + 0.60% welcome), then 5.40% with boost
  • Boost rate needs balance to grow by $100+ each month (interest doesn't count)
  • Welcome rate for customers new to ING personal savings
  • Boost and welcome rates on balances up to $500,000; Orange Everyday account required
Rabobank
High Interest Savings Account
5.90%
introductory
  • 5.90% for first 4 months, then 4.00% standard variable
  • Intro rate on balances up to $250,000 (3.25% on the portion above)
  • New Rabobank customers only
  • No account-keeping fees
Ubank
Save
5.85%
introductory
  • 5.85% welcome bonus rate for up to 4 months (new customers)
  • 5.10% everyday bonus rate thereafter
  • Must grow total savings by $1+ each month
  • Bonus interest on combined balances up to $1,000,000
ING
Savings Maximiser
5.50%
ongoing bonus
  • 0.01% standard + 5.49% additional variable rate
  • Deposit $1,000+ from external source
  • 5+ settled card purchases
  • Grow balance each month
  • Bonus on one account, up to $100,000; Orange Everyday required
AMP
GO Save
5.25%
ongoing
  • No bonus conditions
  • 5.25% on $0–$50,000, 4.75% on $50,000–$250,000, 4.25% on $250,000–$5m
  • Rates effective 21 August 2026
  • AMP Bank GO Everyday Account required
Macquarie
Savings Account
5.00%
ongoing
  • No bonus conditions or monthly hoops
  • 5.00% on balances up to $2 million (2.75% above)
  • 5.35% welcome rate for first 4 months on a first account (up to $250,000) — offer closes to new accounts 14 September 2026
  • Balance brackets change from 1 November 2026
Westpac
Life Savings
5.00%
ongoing bonus
  • 0.10% base + 4.90% bonus
  • Make at least one deposit each month (interest doesn't count)
  • End-of-month balance must be higher than the previous month
  • Balance must not fall below $0
ING
Savings Accelerator
4.80%
ongoing
  • 4.80% on each portion of balance up to $2 million (2.70% on $2m–$5m)
  • No monthly conditions
  • No introductory rate

Rates sourced from provider websites and updated periodically. Always verify directly with the provider before applying — rates and conditions change without notice. This information is general in nature and does not constitute financial advice.