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.
⏱ 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
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 & product | Max rate p.a. | Base rate | Conditions | Bonus cap | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RabobankRabobank High Interest Savings Account |
5.90%Introductory | 4.00% | Intro rate | $250,000 | No fee |
| 2 | 5.85%Introductory | — | Intro rate | $100,000 | No fee | |
| 3 | INGSavings Maximiser |
5.49%Bonus (conditional) | 0.01% | Monthly conditions | — | No fee |
| 4 | UpUp Saver |
5.35%Ongoing (unconditional) | 5.35% | No monthly conditions | $5,000 | No fee |
| 5 | ANZ 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.



