UBank USaver

Even after persisting, this app didn't work for me. It's overly complicated and disappointing. I was originally drawn in by the higher return, but in the end to make my banking simple, I went back to my old bank. However I contacted them online for assistance and the customer support service was good.

Automatically set up from the begging and you can never turn it off, only adjust the amounts. Combined with a terrible app and website layout and usability, one of the most frustrating banking experiences one can have.

I was directed to UBank by the Barefoot Investor and the highest interest rate going. I didn't quite understand at first how to receive the bonus rate and how the automatic "swing" worked from your everyday transaction account, but once I did (after a brief phone call with an operator) it's actually pretty neat. The interface does feel a little bit ancient, but the tech is pretty cool.

Stupid internet banking system nearly everytime has error show up with oracle error message, could not even change contact email. Call centre could not do anything and wait for 30minutes at least

Part of what I need to do at Ubank is to recategorise my transactions to make sense of my spending. Using phones for payments means you end up with lots of small transactions that flood your account statements. You can at least group them by categories but the categorisations are often wrong so you need to recategorise them. However I get thrown out of Ubank on a web browser when I try to recategorise an expense. Ubank says they are aware of the software bug. SO WHY DON'T THEY FIX IT?

Ubank looked promising but it takes 1-2 business days to transfer money through your accounts or to another person. Personally, this is too long, especially if you need to pay someone on the spot

Customer representatives do not seem to know nor care whether they are doing the right thing by their customers. The extra interest rate they provide may not compensate for the poor customer service they provide.

I have been with Ubank Usaver since it started and it ALWAYS offers the best savings rate consistently. Part of NAB Bank so very safe and secure. All transactions can be actioned on line even opening an account. Very simple, straightforward and easy to understand and operate. I would highly recommend as the best available rate on the market.

Competitive interest rates
Stylish debit card
Lots of finance management tools in the online banking platform.
Sleek iOS app experience with an intuitive design.
Needed to call them once to set up Apple Pay. No wait time, issue solved on first call in ~10 mins.

Occasional tech hiccups, e.g. online banking didn’t work on Safari for a while due to an OS update, but was fixed as promised.

I have been with UBank for about 3 years – absolutely no problem.
I have a linked Westpac account that auto deposits $300 monthly to retain the Ultra Account bonus.
I have a Macquarie Bank account linked for most other transactions.
Money transfers overnight.
My deposit sits around $120,000 and at the moment getting 2.87%.
I will add approx another $40,000 EOFY.
Debit visa cards function in other banks ATMS and at Merchants.
Regards Dennis

The Ubank interface for bank statements is so clumsy, and just doesn't work. No matter what date range you enter in (one month, two months, six months, 12 months), it just comes back with a message that No statements are available. Even if you select Transaction History as an alternative, that doesn't work either.

I have a Ubank Saver with a linked Ultra account (for the 2.87% interest rate) Website is very difficult, sweep function is permanent and can be set to a minimum of $100. I only use the account as a long term account (I.e. I don't use it everyday) and even then the whole system is so user-unfriendly that I intend to cancel my accounts. in short, it Ubank doesn't pay you enough in bonus interest to justify the difficulty of dealing with them

I just set up a UBank savings account and wanted to add on the Ultra account also. Upon joining I was unable to access my banking page due to problems with Ubanks system and safari compatibility (I rang the call centre and I own a MacBook Air)
I was informed I cannot set up an ultra account via my hand held device- need to do it via computer. Ok... you’re an online bank, why not make your banking accessible via All search engines? I was then informed that the call staff can’t set up the account for me, I needed to download google chrome to access my account and set up ultra account.
Let’s see if this shemozzle continues... rabobank might be getting my business after all..

Don't know how it can be a full online bank! Can’t even verify my account - Drivers license, Passport and Medicare card all failed. Still waiting for a reply of my email sent six months ago! Extremely poor customer service! Funnily you can transfer money 'in' without verifying your account but cannot transfer 'out' without verification! Stay away!

Online bank with antiquated practices. I spent 50 minutes on the phone being told I can not access my money without a confirmation letter arriving VIA POST.... What?!
No customer service what so ever! The only word in their vocabulary is "can't"