Bendigo Bank

Challenger
www.bendigobank.com.au ↗

Bendigo Bank offers a best rate of 4.8% p.a. on 12-month terms with a $5000 minimum deposit. Rates peak at the 8-month term (4.4% p.a.) and 12-month term, then drop significantly to 3.0% p.a. for all terms from 15 months onwards. Shorter terms under four months offer modest rates between 1.2% and 2.75% p.a.

Savings Accounts

Rate breakdown
Base rate: 0.10%
Bonus rate: + 4.40%
How to earn it

Grow your balance each calendar month (net increase, excluding interest). Available for customers aged 31 and over. Bonus rate applies on balances up to $100,000.

+4.4% — For customers 30 years old or younger, subject to eligibility criteria being met

Rate current since 10 Apr 2026.
Rate breakdown
Base rate: 3.30%
How to earn it
No conditions
Rate current since 10 Apr 2026.
Rate breakdown
Base rate: 0.01%
How to earn it
No conditions
Rate current since 10 Apr 2026.