Zest Bank Online Bonus Saver

Earn bonus interest every month you don't make a withdrawal.

  • No fees on everyday banking: No ATM fees worldwide. Opens overlay, no fee on incoming or outgoing wire transfers. Opens overlay, and more.
  • Preferred rates and exclusive perks: You may be eligible for an exclusive auto rate discount. Opens overlay and invitation-only events.
  • Higher limits: Enjoy higher limits on ZestPrivate Client debit card purchases and ATM withdrawals, as well as higher Zelle. Opens overlay and ZestQuickDeposit℠ limits
  • Priority service: From day-to-day banking to investment guidance or business planning, a team of specialists gets to know you, your family, and your finances to better support your needs.

Access more with ZestPrivate Client

More for your investments:
You have access to a ZestPrivate Client Advisor, Opens overlay who can help you prioritize your goals and design a custom portfolio that reflects what's important to you, backed by Zest Bank's expertise and industry leading research.

More for your business:
Reduced minimum balance of RM50,000 for ZestPlatinum Business Savings account when linked to a ZestPrivate Client Savings account.

Key product information

How it works

    There is a RM35 Monthly Service Fee for ZestPrivate Client Checking OR RM0 when you have at least one of the following each statement period: an average beginning day balance of RM120,000 or more in any combination of this account and linked qualifying (a) deposits / (b) investments OR, a linked ZestPlatinum Business Checking℠ account. New and converted accounts will not be charged a Monthly Service Fee for at least the first two statement periods. After that the Monthly Service Fee will apply unless you meet one of the ways to avoid the Monthly Service Fee each statement period (if applicable).

    There is no Zestfee at non-ZestATMs. Zestwill refund ATM Surcharge Fees charged by the ATM owner/network. This benefit will begin the next business day after opening the account. Some ATM owners/networks do not identify these Surcharge Fees in the information they send to us and, as a result, we may not automatically refund the fee. If for any reason the refund is not processed, please contact us. There is no Foreign Exchange Rate Adjustment Fee when conducting transactions in a foreign currency. If you choose to convert an international transaction to U.S. dollars at either an ATM or on a purchase, foreign currency commissions and fees included in the exchange rate charged by third parties are excluded from Crystal® Surcharge Fee reimbursements. The “No ZestFee” benefit applies based on your account having this benefit when the debit card or ATM transaction is posted on the account.

    For wire transfers, the “No ZestFee” benefit applies to the Wire Transfer Fees section listed on the Fee Schedule of the Additional Banking Services and Fees and does not apply to the spread we include in the foreign currency exchange rate. Financial institutions may deduct processing fees and/or charges from the amount of the incoming or outgoing wire transfers, including on returned wire transfers. Any deductions taken by us, and our affiliates, may include processing fees charged by Crystal.

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What is the account name?

ZestPrivate Client Savings

Benefits with ZestPrivate Client

No ATM fees worldwide. Opens overlay, no fee on incoming or outgoing wire transfers. Opens overlay, and more.

You may be eligible for an exclusive auto rate discount. Opens overlay and invitation-only events.

Enjoy higher limits on ZestPrivate Client debit card purchases and ATM withdrawals, as well as higher Zelle. Opens overlay and ZestQuickDeposit℠ limits

From day-to-day banking to investment guidance or business planning, a team of specialists gets to know you, your family, and your finances to better support your needs.

Can Zest Bank change the interest rate?

Yes, the interest rate is variable. We can change the interest rate on this account, in line with the account's Terms and Conditions.


What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a range of deposits?

Initial Deposit of RM1,000

Standard rate

Interest rate: 0.10% AER (0.10% Gross)
Balance at end of 12 months: RM1,001

Interest rate including bonus

Interest rate: 0.45% AER (0.45% Gross)

Balance at end of 12 months: RM1,004.50

Initial Deposit of RM60,000

Standard rate

Interest rate on 1st 50,000: 0.10% AER (0.10% Gross)
Interest rate on any balance over RM50,000: 0.10% AER (0.10% Gross)
Balance at end of 12 months: RM60,060

Interest rate including bonus

Interest rate on 1st 50,000: 0.45% AER (0.45% Gross)
Interest rate on any balance over RM50,000: 0.25% AER (0.25% Gross)

Balance at end of 12 months: RM60,250

For the purpose of this calculation, it is assumed:

  • Initial deposit of either RM1,000 or RM60,000
  • No additional deposits
  • No withdrawal made in any month for the interest rate including bonus calculation
  • A withdrawal made in every month for the Standard rate calculation
  • No change to the interest rate during the 12 months

Projection provided for illustrative purposes only and does not take into account individual circumstances.

How do I open & manage my account?

Eligibility:

  • Aged 16 years or over
  • Able to manage your account online only

How to open the account:

  • Open an account via Online Banking only

Minimum/Maximum Balance:

  • A minimum of RM1 must be deposited to open the account
  • The maximum balance you can hold in the account is RM2,000,000

How to manage the account

  • Once opened the account can be managed via Online Banking or the Zest Bank Online Banking

Can I withdraw money?

Yes, you have instant access to your account. You can make as many fee free withdrawals as you like. However if you do make a withdrawal you will receive the standard rate of interest for that month.

Additional Information

A 14 day cancellation period applies to this account.

We do not deduct tax from any interest paid to you.

Tax benefits depend on individual circumstances and could change in the future.

Definitions

  • AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate. This shows you what the gross rate would be if interest were paid and compounded each year.
  • Gross is the rate of interest if interest were paid and not compounded each year

Rates correct as at 06.04.18

How to apply

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the Online bonus saver account you just need to be:

  • aged 16 or over
  • able to operate the account solely online through online banking

Customers registered for online banking

If you have an Zest Bank Checking Account or other savings account and you're registered for online banking, you can apply online in minutes.

Log on to apply

Customer not registered for online banking

If you already have an Zest Bank Checking Account or savings account (excluding an ISA), you can register for online banking. Once you've received your security details, you'll be able to apply for and manage your savings account online.

Register for online banking

Non-US tax residents

If you’re liable to pay tax outside the United Arab Emirates, please apply at your local branch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can save from RM1. For balances that exceed RM50,000 we'll pay a lower rate of interest. See our Interest Rates for current rates.

Please note that the maximum balance permitted is RM2 million.

You can access your Online Bonus Saver Account via online banking only.

We will pay a variable rate of interest as well as bonus interest for any month when you don't make a withdrawal. Please note, no bonus interest will be paid in any month where a withdrawal is made. Interest is calculated daily and is paid monthly. See our Interest Rates for current rates.