Savings Products

Compare our Savings Accounts

All our savings accounts offer you:

  • No ING DIRECT Fees, no hidden catches!
  • 24/7 easy access to your savings account, online or via phone.
  • Savings up to $1 million will be guaranteed by the Australian Government for free until 12 October 2011.
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Savings MaximiserSavings Maximiser Savings AcceleratorSavings Accelerator Personal Term DepositPersonal Term Deposit DIY Super CashDIY Super Cash DIY Super Term DepositDIY Super Term Deposit
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Interest rates 6.25%p.a. variable welcome rate

For new Savings Maximiser customers for 4 months from account opening on balances up to $250,000. Welcome rate subject to change.

 4.50%p.a. $0.00 - $49,999.99 5.25%p.a. $50,000.00 - $149,999.99 5.50%p.a. $150,000.00 and over 5.50% p.a. 120 day term 6.20% p.a. 180 day term 6.40% p.a. 1 year term More Terms
30 day4.50% p.a.
90 day 5.40% p.a.
120 day 5.50% p.a.
180 day6.20% p.a.
210 day 6.00% p.a.
270 day 6.00% p.a.
330 day 6.00% p.a.
1 year6.40% p.a.
2 year6.60% p.a.
 6.15%p.a. variable welcome rate

New Business Optimiser customers will receive a variable welcome rate, currently 6.15% p.a. for 6 months from account opening on balances up to $1 million. Welcome rate subject to change.

 5.50% p.a. 120 day term 6.20% p.a. 180 day term 6.40% p.a. 1 year term More Terms
30 day4.50% p.a.
90 day 5.40% p.a.
120 day 5.50% p.a.
180 day6.20% p.a.
210 day 6.00% p.a.
270 day 6.00% p.a.
330 day6.00% p.a.
1 year 6.40% p.a.
2 year 6.60% p.a.
Special features Apply online Find out more
  • Earn high interest on your entire balance
  • Deposit/Withdraw money from a linked external account or an Orange Everyday for easy access
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  • With balances of $50,000 and over, earn a very rewarding rate on your entire balance
  • Deposit /Withdraw money from a linked external account or an Orange Everyday for easy access
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  • Guarantee returns with your choice of terms
  • Helps to avoid temptation to spend
  • A Loyalty Bonus will apply when you renew your Personal Term Deposit (for the same or a different term).
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  • Earn high interest for your SMSF cash on your entire balance
  • Deposit /Withdraw money from a linked external account for easy access
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  • Guarantee returns for your SMSF cash with your choice of terms
  • Helps to avoid temptation to spend
  • A Loyalty Bonus will apply when you renew your Business Term Deposit (for the same or a different term).
Minimum deposit?
  • Nil
  • Nil
  • $10,000
  • Nil
  • $10,000
ING DIRECT Fees and charges?
  • Nil
  • Nil
  • Nil
  • Nil
  • Nil
Interest
  • Calculated daily, paid monthly
  • Calculated daily, paid monthly
  • Calculated daily, paid at maturity
  • Calculated daily, paid monthly
  • Calculated daily, paid at maturity
Withdrawals and Deposits
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Top up at maturity
  • Yes
  • Top up at maturity
Government Guaranteed
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Access
  • 24/7 online, mobile, or via phone
  • 24/7 online, mobile, or via phone
  • 24/7 online, mobile, or via phone
  • 24/7 online, mobile, or via phone
  • 24/7 online, mobile, or via phone
Who can apply?
  • Australian residents for taxation purposes 13 years or older.
  • Australian residents for taxation purposes 13 years or older.
  • Australian residents for taxation purposes 13 years or older.
  • Business registered in Australia, with an Australian registered address.
  • Business registered in Australia, with an Australian registered address.

Information current as at 3 September 2010 and subject to change.

Important InformationImportant Information

Savings Maximiser, Personal Term Deposits and Savings Accelerator may only be opened in personal names.

The interest rate that applies to ING DIRECT Term Deposits are the interest rates that are current on the date the Term Deposit is opened.

The advertised Business Optimiser variable welcome rate is current as at 1 August 2010 and is subject to change. Variable welcome rate applies for 6 months from the date the Business Optimiser is opened. At the end of the 6 month period, the rate that applies to your balance will be the Business Optimiser standard variable rate applicable at the time. This offer is applicable on the first Business Optimiser opened per entity and is for a limited time only.

The advertised Savings Maximiser variable welcome rate is current as at 1 June 2010 and is subject to change. Variable welcome rate applies for 4 months from the date the Savings Maximiser is opened. At the end of the 4 month period, the rate that applies to your balance will be the Savings Maximiser standard variable rate applicable at the time. This offer is applicable on the first Savings Maximiser that you open (including joint accounts) and is for a limited time only.

Any advice on this website does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and you should consider whether it is appropriate for you. Before making any decision in relation to any of our savings products you should read the relevant Terms and Conditions booklet available under our Brochures & Forms page. To view these documents you may need Adobe Acrobat. Savings products are issued by ING DIRECT, a division of ING Bank (Australia) Limited ABN 24 000 893 292 AFSL 229823.