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When you get it, you gotta put it somewhere. Under the mattress, at the back of the freezer, buried out the back just won’t cut it. So, let’s look at what will cut it at SBS. Setting savings goals and achieving them is a great feeling. At SBS Bank, we have a range of saving, investment and wealth management options that cover all stages of life and all financial circumstances. So take a moment to think about your goals, and let’s make your money work for you.

SBS i-save

A simple way to save money from your everyday account, earning interest while still having access to your money anytime, anywhere. Watch your money grow and still have the flexibility to transfer money in or out - an online savings account makes it easy to start saving.

Grow your savings

  • No Minimum opening balance
  • Earn interest on every dollar
  • Access online via Internet Banking or Mobile App
  • Interest calculated daily and paid monthly
  • No posted statement so Internet Banking is a must 

To open an account online you need to be:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • A New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • Opening an account for personal use
  • Completing the application yourself

Please contact us to discuss your savings options if you cannot meet this criteria.

Easy, online saving

  • Unlimited online transfers 
  • No monthly account fees or charges
  • No temptation - no card access!

Important information

  • Direct debit and Automatic payments are not allowed on this account
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1.10% p.a.

Rate

Interest rates are subject to change. Account opening and eligibility criteria, fees and charges, and terms and conditions apply.

SBS Call Account

SBS Bank Standard Call accounts are on-call interest bearing accounts intended for larger amounts. On-call accounts are designed for savers who have large sums that they would like to periodically put aside from day-to-day activities for a period.

These sums can earn interest but are still accessible when required.

Set aside your savings

  • No minimum opening balance
  • Withdrawals can be made without penalty
  • Interest is calculated daily and paid quarterly
  • Unlimited transactions
  • No monthly account charges or transaction fees
  • Internet Banking access to account available.

1.05% p.a.

Rate

Interest rates are subject to change. Account opening and eligibility criteria, fees and charges, and terms and conditions apply.

KiwiSaver

KiwiSaver can be an effective way to regularly put a little aside for your future, which if you're employed can be from every pay and your employer. KiwiSaver is a voluntary savings scheme that is designed to help with your long-term retirement savings. KiwiSaver is designed to be easy. While KiwiSaver is primarily to save for your retirement, it has other benefits for first homebuyers too. If you would like to know more about how KiwiSaver can help you into your first home check out our First Home Loan page by clicking here.

Saving for retirement

  • Regularly put a little aside for your future
  • Choice of Regular contributions deducted from your pay (3% - 10%)
  • Employers contributions can match 3% of your pay
  • Annual government contribution of up to $521.43
  • Designed to be easy

First Home Buyers

  • If you have never owned a home before:
    • You may withdraw your savings to put towards your first home
    • You may also be eligible for a First Home Grant
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For more information on KiwiSaver visit www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver. 
For information on the the SBS Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme, which we offer, visit our SBS Wealth KiwiSaver page.

 

SBS Wealth Limited (“SBS Wealth”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southland Building Society, operating as "SBS Bank" and is the issuer and manager of the SBS Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme (formerly known as Lifestages KiwiSaver Scheme) and SBS Wealth Investment Funds (formerly known as Lifestages Investment Funds) (collectively the Funds). SBS Wealth is also the provider of the SBS Wealth Portfolio Service (DIMS).  Investments in the Funds and/or DIMS do not represent deposits or other liabilities of SBS Wealth or SBS Bank and are subject to investment risk. The investment risk includes possible delays in repayment and loss of income or contributions invested. The principal and returns of the Funds and/or DIMS are not guaranteed or secured in any way by SBS Wealth, SBS Bank or any other person.

Disclosure Statements for the SBS Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme, SBS Wealth Portfolios Service and Synergy Investments are available on request or can be found on our website at sbswealth.co.nz


SBS Wealth is a Class 2 Financial Advice Provider. Before investing, we recommend you obtain personalised financial advice.  Past performance is not an indicator for future returns.

 

 

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