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Strong Start Saver
Bank First's Strong Start Saver is a savings account. The figures are the ones Bank First publishes under the Consumer Data Right today. The advertised rate last moved on 17 October 2026, up from 5.40% to 5.65%.
Advertised rate
5.65%
headline tier
Tiers
2
current rate rows
Last moved
+0.25pp
17 October 2026
Advertised rate, last 30 days. Between 5.40% and 5.65% over the last 30 days.
Every current rate (2)
| Tier | Rate |
|---|---|
| Variable, $250,000 to $1,000,000Savings Tier 4 | 4.50% |
| Variable, up to $250,000Savers Account Tier 1 | 5.65% |
Rate moves, last 30 days
- 17 October 2026: Variable, up to $250,000 lifted 0.25pp, from 5.40% to 5.65%.
- 17 October 2026: Variable, $250,000 to $1,000,000 lifted 0.25pp, from 4.25% to 4.50%.
Published fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Non- Individual Membership Establishment Feeupfront: Applies when a Non-Individual membership is established | $50 |
| Inactive Membership Feerecurring | $30 |
| Account Keeping Feesrecurring | $0 |
| Direct Debit Stop Requestwhen it happens | $9 |
| Direct Entry Return Feewhen it happens | $2.50 |
| Direct Debit Dishonour Feedishonour | $15 |
| Statement Requestper enquiry | $0 |
| Coin Handling Feewhen it happens: Handling of a coin deposit or withdrawal - $5 per every $100. | $5 |
| Overdrawn Account Feewhen it happens: Applies when your Transaction / Savings Account is overdrawn or the balance exceeds the limit of any Overdraft attached to the account at close of business and | $15 |
Other Bank First savings accounts
Bonus Saver Account 5.25%First Home Bonus Saver Account 5.25%First Saver Account 4.65%Preschool Savings Account 4.55%Online Saver Account 4.05%
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