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Bankfirst Strong Start Saver: 5.65% p.a. on up to $249,999, 4.5% above (Age 15–35, No Conditions)

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Bankfirst Strong Start Saver: 5.65% p.a. on up to $249,999, 4.5% above (Age 15–35, No Conditions)

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Bankfirst's Strong Start Saver savings account currently offers 5.65% p.a. on balances up to $249,999 (4.5% on amounts above $250k). The only eligibility requirement is being aged 15–35 — no minimum deposits, transaction counts, or other hoops. The poster describes it as the highest unconditional savings rate available for this age group.

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Bankfirst Strong Savings Account 5.65% P.a. Interest on up to $249,999, 4.5% over $250k (Age 15 - 35, No Hoops)

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Good for
  • Students, working holiday makers, and young professionals aged 15–35 with spare cash wanting a competitive savings rate
Not for
  • Anyone outside the 15–35 age bracket
  • People who need branch access or prefer the Big Four
  • Those unwilling to monitor rate changes
Watch out
  • Rates can be reduced at any time
  • 5.65% only covers balances up to $249,999
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Bankfirst Strong Start Saver: 5.65% p.a. on up to $249,999, 4.5% above (Age 15–35, No Conditions)

How to do it

  1. 1Apply online at bankfirst.com.au or via the Bankfirst app for a Strong Start Saver account.
  2. 2Have ID documents ready (driver's licence, passport) and Australian address details.
  3. 3Once the account is open, deposit funds and interest accrues at the applicable rate.

Conditions

  • Open to ages 15–35 only
  • 5.65% p.a. applies to the first $249,999; 4.5% on any balance above $250,000
  • Bankfirst is a Victorian bank — confirm your state/territory is eligible for online account opening

Risks

  • NoteID verification required. Only submit documents in the official app or website.
  • Note18+ only. You may need to show ID when buying or collecting.
  • NoteNo end date given. The price or offer could end at any time.
  • NoteBankfirst is a smaller institution; while deposits are covered up to $250,000 by the FGS scheme just like the majors, brand recognition and branch network are limited.
  • NoteThis is a variable rate, not a fixed term — the bank can adjust it without notice.

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