High interest savings account

Boost Saver account

When it comes to high interest savings accounts, the Virgin Money Boost Saver is our high achiever. Earn Virgin Money Points with our linked everyday Go Account. 

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The lowdown on our high interest savings account

5.05% p.a.
Base + Bonus Interest rate when you meet the Monthly Criteria2
0.30% p.a.
Notice interest rate when you enable the Lock Saver Feature.34 32 days’ notice period and T&Cs apply.
5.35% p.a.
Total Highest Variable Interest rate*

*The Highest Variable interest is earned across all your Boost Saver accounts when you meet the Monthly Criteria and have enable the Lock Saver Feature – up to a combined total balance of $250,000. 32 days’ notice period and T&CS apply.


Let’s get you that Bonus Interest

To get the highest interest rate of 5.35% p.a. on your Boost Saver account, you just need to meet the simple Monthly Criteria.

Receive the 5.00% p.a. Bonus Interest rate when you:

  • deposit $1,000 or more into your Go Account monthly.
  • make at least 5 settled (not pending) Visa Debit card purchases per month on your linked Go Account. (That includes direct debits and BPAY payments!)

To get the additional 0.30% Notice Saver interest:

  • enable the Lock Saver Feature in the Virgin Money app (available to customers 18+ years old).
  • this feature can be great for savings you don’t need to access immediately.
  • give 32 days’ notice to unlock your account or withdraw your money.

More about rates and fees


Important criteria details

The lowdown on important criteria

A deeper dive into how the interest rates and Monthly Criteria work so you never miss earning the highest interest rate.

Boost saver

Go Account deposit

The minimum $1,000 monthly deposit amount only applies to the everyday Go Account linked to your Boost Saver. How much you deposit into your Boost Saver per month is totally up to you.

Your bonus interest hits next month

Met the monthly criteria this month? Your bonus interest will be paid in the following calendar month.

Save up to $250,000

Boost Saver balances up to $250k are eligible to receive the bonus interest rate.

Do cash and cheque deposits count?

Deposit $1,000 minimum monthly deposit each month (like your salary or wages) into your Go Account. 

Make meeting criteria a team effort

When you have a joint Go Account, the same Monthly Criteria apply – you just have an extra person to help you meet them.

14–17 years old?

There’s no monthly criteria for you if you are under 18 years of age. You'll automatically receive the 5.00% p.a.2 bonus interest no matter what. 

Let’s settle this

Debit card purchases must be settled, not pending, to count as an eligible purchase and go towards meeting the Monthly Criteria.

Boost Saver benefits

Get better acquainted with Boost Saver

Access your savings

If you haven't turned on the Lock Saver Feature, you can withdraw from your Boost Saver account any time without losing the 5.00%p.a.2  bonus interest rate. With Lock Saver enabled, you can still withdraw money, but there’s a 32-day notice (waiting) period before funds become available.

We’ll tell you when you’ve got the bonus, baby

Your Virgin Money app shows you when you’ve met the Monthly Criteria to unlock the bonus rate.

Go and get rewarded

Your Boost Saver savings account comes bundled with an everyday Go Account, which rewards you with points for every purchase, direct debit and BPAY payment. T&Cs apply.1

Split your savings into up to 9 goals

Want 9 Boost Saver accounts to save for different goals? You got it. Open up to 9 savings accounts, and manage them all in the Virgin Money app.

Save smarter not harder

The Virgin Money banking app helps you build good money habits and save faster with clever budgeting tools, spending insights and real-time alerts.

Monthly account keeping fees? Not here.

Watch your savings pile up faster because they’re not being eaten away by monthly account keeping fees. 

Save securely

Your savings deposits are guaranteed up to $250,000 per customer by the Australian Government's Financial Claims Scheme.22

Save with the Virgin Money app

We’re literally putting banking into your hands

Our banking app is half handheld Finance Bro and half cheerleader, encouraging you to build better money habits and save like a pro. 

Manage Your Money, Your Way!

Open accounts right in the app and take control of your spending and bills with ease. Track, organise, and customise your finances – all in one place, all on your terms!


lock saver

Higher interest on lock

Enable the Lock Saver Feature on your Boost Saver to earn an additional 0.30% p.a. interest.34 Perfect for long-term goals when you don't need immediate access to your money. Available to customers aged 18 years and over. 32 days’ notice period and T&Cs apply.


Set up for savings success

Put saving on autopilot by switching on the Round Up feature6, which rounds every Go Account transaction up to the nearest dollar and deposits the difference into your Boost Saver or Grow Saver account.

Bonus Virgin Money points

Your 5K Bonus Points bank-warming gift

If receiving gifts is your love language, you’re going to be very happy here. Open a new Virgin Money Go Account and we’ll welcome you with 5000 bonus Virgin Money Points.5

That’s a $20 gift voucher from one of our many retail partners, including Amazon, Woolworths & Bunnings.

Simply make a minimum of one settled debit card purchase, direct debit or BPAY payment in the first 30 days.5

Offer ends 31/12/24. New customers only.

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Learn more about our accounts

Virgin Money Go Account 

The everyday account that earns points for every purchase, direct debit and BPAY payment.1

Learn more

Virgin Money Grow Saver

The ‘serious about savings’ account.

Learn more

Lock Saver Feature

Pin down a higher interest rate when you lock your savings in. (Psst. You’ll need to give us a 32 days’ heads up before you can access your funds when it’s enabled.)

Learn more

Rates and fees

See our account rates, limits and charges in detail.

Learn more

 

Useful savings resources

Discover our app saving features

Build great spending habits with our Spend Tracker

Get money fit with our savings goals feature





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FAQs

  • What is a high interest savings account?

    A high interest savings account is a type of savings deposit account that provides higher interest rates compared to traditional savings accounts. They generally offer better returns on savings with low or no fees but often have limited accessibility.

  • If I withdraw money from my Boost Saver, can I still get the bonus interest?

    Yes! You can still earn bonus interest when you withdraw money from your Boost savings account. However, if you want to earn the extra notice saver interest then you will need to turn on the lock saver feature which means you won’t be able to access your savings.

  • Do I need to deposit money into my Boost Saver each month? 

    No, you can add money into your savings account whenever it suits you best. However, if you want to earn the bonus interest each month, you do need to deposit $1,000 or more into your linked Go Account.

  • When will my bonus interest get applied on my Virgin Money Boost Saver?

    Your bonus interest will be activated on the first day of each month when the Monthly Criteria has been met in the previous month. Keep in mind, if you are making your 5 purchases to activate your bonus interest, your purchases will need to settle (that means not ‘pending’) in your account that month. If it’s still pending at the end of the month, the bonus interest won't be activated.

  • Can I get a Virgin Money Boost Saver without a Virgin Money Go Account?

    Sorry, no. You can’t get a Boost Saver without a Go Account. But you can get rewards on your everyday purchases with our Go Account and a high interest savings accounts to help you manage your money your way. There aren’t many banks that reward you for everyday purchases in your bank account, but we do! And with no monthly fees.

    If you don’t need an everyday bank account, but still want the perks of a dedicated savings account, check out our Virgin Money Grow Saver, which is our next highest interest savings account. Check it out here. Check it out here

  • Do I have to download the app in order to apply for my account?

    In short: yes and no. You can apply for an account through either the Virgin Money mobile app or our website. But you’ll need to download the app to manage your account.

    We’ve designed the Virgin Money mobile app so you can bank like never before. It’s amazingly simple banking, so you can manage your money simply and securely, wherever and whenever you are. Give it a try! (And if you don’t love it, tell us why and we’ll do everything we can to make it better for you).

  • How to compare savings accounts?

    When comparing savings accounts and deciding where to save your money, you should look for:

    • Interest rates
    • Account fees
    • Account features
    • Minimum requirements to access interest 

    You should have your personal savings goal in mind when comparing savings accounts to find which account best suits your needs and goals. 

  • Which savings account is best for me?

    The savings account that is best for you will depend on how you save and what your savings goals are. Each account will differ in the interest rate provided, requirements to access that interest rate and other features. 

    For example: The Boost Saver savings account offers a higher interest rate compared to the Grow Saver account, but with a limit of $250,000 in your account. This means that you will not be able to access the highest rate if your balance exceeds that amount. However, with the Grow Saver account, there is no balance limit which means you can still earn interest in balances exceeding $250,000.

  • How often is interest paid on a savings account?

    When the interest paid on a savings account will differ for each bank. At Virgin Money, the interest you earn on your savings account will be credited at the close of business on the last day of each month.

    The interest credited to your account will only be included in the closing balance from the first day of the next calendar month.