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Heartland Bank wins Canstar’s Bank of the Year Savings Award for eighth year in a row

Heartland Bank is proud to announce that it has been named Canstar’s Bank of the Year – Savings for another year, marking eight consecutive years of delivering great savings products for Kiwis.

This award recognises the institution that delivers the strongest combination of savings products in the market – reflecting excellence across price positioning, product features, savings tools and flexibility, as evaluated in Canstar’s Savings Account Star Ratings profiles, along with a competitive Term Deposit offering.

Within Heartland Bank’s suite of savings products, four have been awarded Canstar’s Outstanding Value Award, each with a 5-Star Rating. Heartland Bank’s Direct Call Account has now earned this award for eight consecutive years (2018-2025), its 32 Day Notice Saver for four consecutive years (2022-2025), and its 90 Day Notice Saver for three consecutive years (2023-2025). Heartland Bank’s newest savings product, Digital Saver, has secured a 5-Star Rating for 2025.

Heartland Bank CEO Leanne Lazarus said, “I want to acknowledge the hard work of our employees in developing and delivering high-quality banking products. Our customers’ loyalty is a testament to the trust they place in the wide range of savings solutions we offer – from term deposits and call and savings accounts to the digital services that enhance each product.”

Tom Slee, Canstar Group Manager – Wealth, Health & New Zealand, said, “Heartland Bank provides top-tier savings accounts and term deposits. It leads the market in regular and flexible saver accounts, delivering the highest interest rates across our award research.”

Heartland Bank’s award-winning savings accounts are crafted to help Kiwis maximise their money. Offering competitive rates, flexibility and easy access, Heartland Bank provides a variety of options tailored to meet the different savings needs of New Zealanders.

Heartland Bank’s current Disclosure Statement, Product Fact Sheets and Account and Service General Terms and Conditions are available at heartland.co.nz.


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