Fast Track Starter Account
A great way to start saving for 14-24 year olds
At a glance
4.00
%P.A.
Bonus Interest on balances up to $10,000 when Bonus Criteria* is met
ONGOING
Bonus Interest each month when you meet the Bonus Criteria*
$
0
Account maintenance fees
FREE
Withdrawals to your linked Day2Day Account while still earning Bonus Interest*
We're award winning
Awarded Mozo’s Best New Savings Account of 2019
Winner, winner
Our Fast Track Starter Account is literally a winner. We're proud to announce our Fast Track Starter Account was recently awarded the 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Award for Best New Savings Account making it the ideal account for 14-25 year olds looking to save.
Why Choose the Fast Track Starter Account
No matter how much you have in your savings, earn interest to boost your balance.
Ongoing Bonus Interest
Earn Bonus Interest by depositing $200 a month (like your pay) to your linked Day2Day Plus Account*
No minimum account balance
Earn Bonus Interest on your savings, with no minimum balance required.
Unlimited transfers
Make unlimited online transfers to your linked Day2Day Plus Account while still earning Bonus Interest*
Interest rates
Interest is calculated daily on a stepped basis and paid monthly on the first day of the month.
| Balance | Bonus Interest variable rate % p.a.* Applies when $200 is deposited to your linked Day2Day Plus Account, in the prior month |
Base variable rate % p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| $1 to $10,000 | 4.00 |
0.50 |
| $10,000.01 to $250,000 | 2.80 |
0.50 |
Important Information
- Bonus Criteria will be met where $200 or more is credited to the linked Day2Day Plus account in the prior month. This amount does not include amounts transferred from another one of your BOQ Accounts. Bonus Interest applies for the following month, if the Bonus Criteria is met in the prior month.
- For month 1 of account opening, the Base Rate applies, with eligibility assessed at the end of this month, and if met, Bonus Rate will apply from month 2.
- The Fast Track Starter Account will automatically convert to a Fast Track Saver Account on your 25th Birthday.
- For balances over $250,000 the base rate of 0.50% p.a. applies.
Ready to apply?
Apply for your Fast Track Starter Account and linked Day2Day Plus Account online, in branch or give us a call.
To apply for a Fast Track Account, you must be:
- A citizen or permanent resident of Australia
- Aged between 14 and 24 years (Fast Track Starter) or 25 years or over (Fast Track Saver)
- Applying for a personal account and not in the name of a business or trust. There should be no more than two account holders for this account
Submit your application
Linked to your Day2Day Plus Transaction Account
Benefit from the Day2Day Plus Account which will be opened and linked to your Fast Track Starter Account when you apply.
Everyday banking with no monthly fees
Day2Day Plus Account
The Day2Day Plus Account is the everyday bank account that frees you to live the way you want, each and every day.
- Easily manage your daily transactions and bills through internet banking
- Unlimited deposits, withdrawals, BOQ balance enquiries, funds transfer and BPAY transactions
- Contactless payments and secure online purchases through Visa Debit
Over 25? Check out our Fast Track Saver Account
Save more with a higher interest rate with our Fast Track Saver Account, for customers aged 25 and over.
Fast track your savings with an ongoing high interest rate
Fast Track Saver Account
Fast track your savings with a high interest savings account that rewards you for using your linked Day2Day Plus Account.
- Earn ongoing bonus interest by making regular deposits into your linked Day2Day Account
- No minimum balance to start earning interest
- No monthly account maintenance fees
Fees
At BOQ, we keep our fees to a minimum. Any fees we do have we’ll show you up front so there are no surprises.
| Features | Applicable Fees |
|---|---|
| Account Maintenance Fee | Nil |
A full list of fees can be found in our Fees and Charges Guide below.
Important information
For important information on the Fast Track Starter Account, view the Terms and Conditions.
We can also help with:
Teach kids to save with BOQ’s Kids Savings Account
Kids Savings Account
It’s never too early to teach kids to save! Encourage the right saving behaviour for children under 14 with a children's savings account held in their name. Terms and conditions apply.
- Start earning high interest from the first dollar
- Deposit only access for the linked child
- Manage the account on your internet banking
Save with lower interest rates
Low Rate Visa Credit Card
Why pay high interest rates? With our Low Rate Credit Card, you can save straight away with our balance transfer offer18
- Low interest rate on purchases
- 0% p.a. on balance transfers for the first 14 months, reverting to the cash advance rate thereafter18
- Low annual card fee of $55
