Are intro savings rates better than ongoing rates over 6 months?

This guide looks at what a 30-year-old saver might see with $50,000 over 6 months, where short intro offers can materially change the near-term outcome.

By Savings Planner · Guide updated 22 Sept 2026 · Rates checked

Best setup for $50,000 over 6 months at a glance

As of 2 Oct 2026, the highest-return setup for $50,000 over 6 months in our dataset earns an estimated $1,450 in interest: $50,000 in BOQ Future Saver Account at an effective 5.80% p.a. (advertised 5.80% p.a.). Estimates assume a 30-year-old saver who meets every bonus condition for the full period.

Rates as of 2 Oct 2026
BankProductAmountAdvertised rateEffective rateEstimated interest
BOQFuture Saver Account$50,0005.80% p.a.5.80% p.a.$1,450

Top plans for your cash

Projected return over your selected term using current product data. Check the official bank page before acting.

6-month return
$1,450
1-product split
BOQ logo
BOQ
Future Saver Account
Return
$1,450
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
5.80%p.a.
Effective rate
5.80%p.a.
6-month return
$1,450
1-product split
ING logo
ING
Savings Booster
Return
$1,450
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
6.00%p.a.
Effective rate
5.80%p.a.
6-month return
$1,438
1-product split
RACQ Bank logo
RACQ Bank
Bonus Saver Account
Return
$1,438
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
5.75%p.a.
Effective rate
5.75%p.a.
6-month return
$1,400
1-product split
ubank logo
ubank
Save account
Return
$1,400
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
5.85%p.a.
Effective rate
5.60%p.a.
6-month return
$1,375
No hoops1-product split
Bankwest logo
Bankwest
Bankwest Easy Saver
Return
$1,375
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
5.75%p.a.
Effective rate
5.50%p.a.
6-month return
$1,375
No hoops1-product split
ING logo
ING
Savings Accelerator
Return
$1,375
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
5.85%p.a.
Effective rate
5.50%p.a.
6-month return
$1,350
No hoops1-product split
Bank First logo
Bank First
Strong Start Saver
Return
$1,350
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
5.40%p.a.
Effective rate
5.40%p.a.
6-month return
$1,313
No hoops1-product split
AMP logo
AMP
GO Save
Return
$1,313
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
5.25%p.a.
Effective rate
5.25%p.a.
6-month return
$719
1-product split
MOVE Bank logo
MOVE Bank
Growth Saver
Return
$719
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
5.65%p.a.
Effective rate
2.88%p.a.
6-month return
$600
No hoops1-product split
ANZ Plus logo
ANZ Plus
ANZ Plus Flex Saver
Return
$600
Put here
$50,000
Advertised rate
5.10%p.a.
Effective rate
2.40%p.a.
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Methodology

How we keep this guide grounded

We use the current Savings Planner product dataset to compare savings accounts by rate model, eligibility rules, bonus conditions, balance caps, intro periods, and projected interest where the page uses a calculated scenario.

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This guide is general information only and is not personal financial advice. Check the official bank page before acting, especially if the rate, conditions, or eligibility rules matter to your decision.

For independent background, see Moneysmart on savings accounts and the government's Financial Claims Scheme, which protects deposits up to $250,000 per account holder per bank.