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Old Jun 29th 2006, 4:27 pm
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Hi all,

A couple of weeks ago I swear I saw a 6.25% interest rate for 12months term deposit on ANZ's website. It seemed to be some kinf of introductory offer.

Does anyone know if I was dreaming ?

Has anyone researched to find out the best savings account rate...ideally one which can be opened from the UK?

Thanks
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Old Jun 29th 2006, 7:13 pm
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Originally Posted by touchingcloth
Hi all,

A couple of weeks ago I swear I saw a 6.25% interest rate for 12months term deposit on ANZ's website. It seemed to be some kinf of introductory offer.

Does anyone know if I was dreaming ?

Has anyone researched to find out the best savings account rate...ideally one which can be opened from the UK?

Thanks
TC
I have looked into all the main ones for WA and, although there are a few accounts at 6% or higher, they need to be linked to a normal account which is only open to residents.

The best which can be opened from UK is Westpac savings. You open a normal and savings account - put $2500 into the normal account so no fees and then put the rest into the savings account. You can't transfer between accounts until you actually get there and activate the accounts but you can exchange and forward money direct into either.
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Old Jun 30th 2006, 10:02 am
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BankWest (part of the HBOS Group I believe) have a 6.40% offering at the moment ... http://www.abetterdeal.com.au/ ... though you may need to be Aussie resident to open an account.

Maybe have a browse here: http://www.infochoice.com.au/banking/default.asp

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Originally Posted by touchingcloth
Hi all,

A couple of weeks ago I swear I saw a 6.25% interest rate for 12months term deposit on ANZ's website. It seemed to be some kinf of introductory offer.

Does anyone know if I was dreaming ?

Has anyone researched to find out the best savings account rate...ideally one which can be opened from the UK?

Thanks
TC
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Old Jun 30th 2006, 11:50 am
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BankWest (part of the HBOS Group I believe) have a 6.40% offering at the moment ... http://www.abetterdeal.com.au/ ... though you may need to be Aussie resident to open an account.

Maybe have a browse here: http://www.infochoice.com.au/banking/default.asp

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Thanks Alan.
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Old Jun 30th 2006, 3:34 pm
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Originally Posted by touchingcloth
Thanks Alan.
I'm with ing direct in the UK. Interest rate not as high as some, but they don't charge for transaction. Some banks will charge a whole months interest so just watch out for that.
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