Credit Union SA Children's Savings Account Summary
Description
A variable-rate savings account. Bonus interest depends on meeting the account’s monthly requirements.
Benefits
- No monthly savings-account fee.
Hoops
- Available up to age 17.
- For bonus interest, make at least 1 qualifying deposit each month. Check the full requirements below.
- Withdrawals can forfeit bonus interest.
- Ongoing rate cap: $50,000. See the rate breakdown for higher balances.
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Key details
| Product name | Credit Union SA Children's Savings Account |
|---|---|
| Maximum variable rate | 4.60% p.a. |
| Ongoing interest rate | 4.60% p.a. |
| Base interest rate | 0.05% p.a. |
| Minimum age | - |
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All comparison details
| Base | 0.05% |
|---|---|
| Ongoing | 4.60% |
| Ongoing cap | $50K |
| Intro | - |
| Intro cap | - |
| Intro period | - |
| Dep/mth | 1 |
| Dep $/mth | - |
| Growth/mth | $0 |
| Buys/mth | 0 |
| Txns/mth | - |
| W/d/mth | 0 |
| Min age | - |
| Max age | 17 |
| Fee/mth | $0 |
Source: noren.com.au
Rates & features
Interest rates
Variable rates % p.a. at $699, assuming applicable bonus conditions are met.
- Base: 0.05% p.a., before bonus interest.
- Ongoing: 4.60% p.a. when bonus conditions are met. Up to $50k.
Full rate breakdown
| Type | Rate | Applies to | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base rate component | 0.05% | Whole balance | All balances |
| Ongoing total, conditions met | 4.60% | This band only | First $50k |
| Ongoing total, conditions met | 0.05% | This band only | Over $50k |
Source: noren.com.au
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This band only: the rate applies to the money within the listed balance range. Other portions earn their own rates.
Requirements
- Make at least one deposit of any amount and no withdrawals during the month, otherwise base only.
- Bonus only on the first $50,000, base on excess portions.
- Qualification timing: Requirements are assessed in the current month. Check the settlement deadlines and exclusions in the requirements.
Fees
- Monthly account fee: $0
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How to apply
Check these eligibility requirements before applying with Credit Union SA.
- Age 17 or under.
- Credit Union SA personal membership and provider application requirements apply. Missing source age limits are not inferred.
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Collected on 31 Oct 2026. Pricing verified on 28 Oct 2026.