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Bank One
Best available
Up to 5.00% p.a.
Line-up
5 live products
Compare Great Southern Bank and Newcastle Permanent savings accounts side by side. In March 2026, Great Southern Bank offers 5 accounts with rates up to 5.00% p.a., while Newcastle Permanent has 1 account reaching 5.25% p.a. Newcastle Permanent currently leads by 0.25%.
Bank Two
Best available
Up to 5.25% p.a.
Line-up
1 live product
5 live products
Best available rate
Youth Esaver
Highest ranked offer currently surfaced for this bank on the compare page.
Base rate
5.00%
Bonus
0.00%
Conditions
No monthly hoops
1 live product
Best available rate
Smart Saver Account (Under 25)
Highest ranked offer currently surfaced for this bank on the compare page.
Base rate
0.05%
Bonus
5.20%
Conditions
Bonus rules apply
Live edge
Newcastle Permanent leads on headline savings rate by 0.25% p.a. right now. Use the feature table below to see whether that edge comes with extra conditions.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side view of the strongest offers surfaced above.
| Feature | Great Southern Bank | Newcastle Permanent |
|---|---|---|
| Max rate | 5.00% | 5.25% |
| Base rate | 5.00% | 0.05% |
| Bonus rate | 0.00% | 5.20% |
| Has conditions | No | Yes |
Every tracked savings accounts option from Great Southern Bank.
Every tracked savings accounts option from Newcastle Permanent.
In March 2026, Great Southern Bank's Youth Esaver offers up to 5.00% p.a., while Newcastle Permanent's Smart Saver Account (Under 25) reaches 5.25% p.a. (0.05% base + 5.20% bonus). Newcastle Permanent currently leads by 0.25% p.a.
Newcastle Permanent's top rate requires meeting bonus conditions each month, while Great Southern Bank offers its rate with no ongoing requirements. Newcastle Permanent's rate applies on balances up to $49,999.
Great Southern Bank has 5 savings products and Newcastle Permanent has 1, giving you a range of options to compare.
| Feature | Great Southern Bank | Newcastle Permanent |
|---|---|---|
| Max Rate | 5.00% | 5.25% |
| Base Rate | 5.00% | 0.05% |
| Bonus Rate | 0.00% | 5.20% |
| Conditions Required | No | Yes |
| Balance Cap | $5,000 | $49,999 |
Newcastle Permanent currently offers a 0.25% higher savings rate.
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Common Questions
Newcastle Permanent currently offers the higher rate at 5.25% p.a., compared to 5.00% p.a. Rates are sourced from live data and change frequently.
Great Southern Bank's best savings rate is 5.00% p.a. on the Youth Esaver.
Newcastle Permanent's best savings rate is 5.25% p.a. on the Smart Saver Account (Under 25), consisting of a 0.05% base rate and 5.20% bonus rate. This rate requires meeting monthly bonus conditions.
Great Southern Bank's top rate has no ongoing conditions, while Newcastle Permanent requires meeting bonus conditions each month to earn the full advertised rate.
Based on current rates, Newcastle Permanent pays approximately $125 more in interest per year on a $50,000 balance. This is based on the headline rate difference of 0.25% p.a.