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iSaver.

Earn up to
4 .90 %† p.a.
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Key features.

Bonus introductory fixed savings rate for six months.

Get your savings off to a good start with a bonus intro fixed rate.†

No penalties for withdrawals.

Enjoy the freedom to make withdrawals and still earn interest.

No monthly account fees.

$0 monthly account-keeping fees mean you can maximise your savings.

Our iSaver rates explained.

Base variable rate.
1 .00 % p.a.
At a minimum, you'll earn this rate of interest.
Introductory bonus fixed rate.
3 .90 % p.a.
This rate is locked in for your first new account for the first six months, up to balances of $250,000.00.
Total introductory interest rate.
4 .90 % p.a.
This is the total rate (base variable rate + introductory bonus fixed rate) you could earn on your first iSaver account for six months, up to balances of $250,000.†

Open an iSaver account in under five minutes.

If you're an existing Defence Bank member, welcome back! Opening an iSaver account is fast and easy.

New to the bank? In that case, we'll just need a few details and you'll be on your way.

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An award-winning savings account.

Winner of WeMoney's 'Savings Account Account of the Year - Defence Services' - two years in a row.

Tools and calculators.

Budget planner.

Calculate your regular income and expenses and make a plan for your savings.

Deposit planner.

Track your projected savings over time, including interest, so you can calculate how long you'll need to save for a certain goal.

Expense planner.

A simple tool that helps you itemise and collate your regular expenses so you know what you spend in a typical month.

Max eSaver.

Reach your savings goals in less time than you think.

Term deposits.

Combine some patience with our competitive rate for a return on your investment.

Money saving tips.

Find helpful tips and tricks in our blog.

A limit of one new iSaver account per membership (including joint accounts). iSaver has a bonus introductory fixed rate of which applies to new accounts up to $250,000 for the first 6 months and a ‘base variable rate’ of which applies to all account holders. After six months the introductory bonus fixed rate will expire, and the base variable rate will apply. Does not include funds held or previously held with Defence Bank.

Interest is calculated daily on the closing balance and credited on the last day of each month.

Available only for deposits up to $1 million.

We may change our fees and charges and interest rates from time to time. For more details on our fees and charges, refer to the Fees and Charges Schedule. For more details on interest rates, refer to the relevant interest rate schedule.

We also publish a brochure - ‘Tips on Reducing your Banking Fees with Defence Bank’ - which can be obtained via defencebank.com.au, by visiting your local branch or calling 1800 033 139.

All products except foreign currency facilities and insurance are issued by Defence Bank. Before acquiring a product, Defence Bank recommends you read the relevant terms and conditions relevant to the product, All documents are located here.

Any advice contained on this website is general advice only and does not take into account your needs, objectives or your financial situation.

Defence Bank’s Target Market Determination can be viewed here.

Frequently asked questions.

Even though we’ve traditionally focused on the Australian Defence Force, you don’t have to be a Defence Force employee or relative to take advantage of Defence Bank’s products and services – membership is open to all Australians.

Definitely. If you’re already a member, to open a new account (including new joint accounts) you can log into your app or online banking and follow the below instructions, or you can give us a call on 1800 033 139. If you’re not yet a member, you can join now and open accounts during the set up process.

App

  1. Login to your app.
  2. Under the main menu, select Manage Account and tap Joint Account.
  3. Select Open Joint Account and follow the prompts.

Online Banking

  1. Login to online banking.
  2. Under the main menu, select Products and tap Open Account following the prompts.

Find out how to join Defence Bank.

 

You can open as many savings accounts as you like! When it comes to the iSaver however, just remember that you can only have the introductory rate on the first one that you open.

View savings accounts.