Macquarie Macquarie Savings Account — Interest Rate & Review

Macquarie's savings account is the market's leading no-hoops option: a welcome intro rate for four months, then a competitive ongoing rate with no monthly deposit, transaction or balance-growth conditions.

5.35% max rate p.a. · Introductory Intro rate

⏱ This is an introductory rate for 4 months. After that it reverts to the ongoing base rate of 5.00% — set a reminder to move your money or renegotiate.

Macquarie Macquarie Savings Account at a glance

Maximum rate5.35% p.a.
Base rate5.00%
Rate typeIntroductory
Bonus cap$250,000
Monthly feeNo fee
Bank data updated2026-06-11

The conditions, in plain English

See the bank’s terms for full conditions.

Macquarie Bank, est. 1969. Data source: Macquarie Consumer Data Right product feed.

How it compares

#Bank & productMax rate p.a.Base rate ConditionsBonus capFee
1 Rabobank logoRabobankRabobank High Interest Savings Account 5.90%Introductory 4.00% Intro rate $250,000 No fee
2 ubank logoubankubank Save 5.85%Introductory Intro rate $100,000 No fee
3 ING logoINGSavings Maximiser 5.49%Bonus (conditional) 0.01% Monthly conditions No fee
4 Up logoUpUp Saver 5.35%Ongoing (unconditional) 5.35% No monthly conditions $5,000 No fee
5 ANZ Plus logoANZ PlusANZ Plus Flex Saver 5.10%Ongoing (unconditional) 5.10% No monthly conditions $5,000 No fee

Sorted by maximum advertised rate (an objective sort, not a recommendation). “Max rate” is the highest rate the product can pay; most require monthly conditions or are introductory. Base rate is what you earn if conditions aren’t met / after the intro period. Figures from Open Banking feeds, 24 August 2026 — verify with the bank.

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Macquarie savings — FAQ

What is the Macquarie Macquarie Savings Account interest rate?

As of 24 August 2026, the Macquarie Macquarie Savings Account pays a maximum of 5.35% p.a. (introductory), with a base rate of 5.00%. Rates change with the RBA cash rate and out of cycle — confirm the current rate with the bank.

How do I earn the maximum Macquarie rate?

See the bank’s terms for full conditions.

Is there a balance cap on the Macquarie bonus rate?

Yes — the bonus rate applies on balances up to $250,000. Above that you earn the base rate.