CIMB FastSaver Account: Earn up to 2.30% p.a. interest rate on fresh funds

What happened?

The CIMB FastSaver Account is a relatively fuss-free savings account with tiered base interest rates. 

CIMB FastSaver is running a promotion for new-to-bank and existing customers, where you will be able to enjoy an interest rate up to 2.30% p.a. on the first S$25,000 of fresh funds. 

The base rates remain tiered, with higher interest applied on balances up to S$75,000 and a lower rate above that. On top of the base rates, you can stack 3 boosts on the first S$25,000 (subject to meeting each set of criteria):

1. Incremental fresh funds bonus (limited-time): Earn an extra 0.30% p.a. on incremental fresh funds (minimum S$10,000 increase vs 28 Feb 2026) deposited from 1 Mar to 30 Apr 2026, capped at S$1,000,000 incremental balance.
2. Salary credit / recurring transfer bonus: Earn an extra 0.50% p.a. on the first S$25,000 when you credit salary or set up a qualifying recurring GIRO standing instruction of at least S$1,000.
3. Credit card spend bonus: Earn an extra 1.00% p.a. on the first S$25,000 when you spend at least S$800 in the statement month on a CIMB Visa Signature Principal card.

Refer to the table below to understand how much interest you can potentially earn on the CIMB FastSaver Account.

Let's first look at the interest rates earned without the salary credit, card spending, and incremental fresh fund bonus. 

For our first S$25,000 of deposits, we are able to earn a base interest rate of of 0.50% p.a.

The interest rate then rises to 1.08% p.a. on the next S$25,000 of deposits. 

The tiered interest rate goes up to as high as 1.58% p.a. on incremental balances of between S$50,000 and S$75,000. 

For incremental balance above S$75,000, the interest rate falls to 0.50% p.a.

We know this sounds fairly complex, so let us help to break it down the effective interest rates (EIR) for you.

With CIMB FastSaver, you can earn an effective interest rate of up to 1.05% p.a. for fresh funds of the first S$75,000.

Existing customers can also enjoy the promotional effective interest rate of up to 1.05% p.a. on their incremental fresh funds balance.

Additional interest for incremental balance

CIMB has launched a limited-time incremental fresh funds bonus that can increase your returns if you are planning to move fresh funds into the FastSaver Account during the promotional window.

Under this promotion, you will earn an additional 0.30% p.a. on your incremental balance, which refers to the increase in your CIMB FastSaver balance compared with your reference balance on 28 February 2026. 

To qualify, you need to grow your balance by at least S$10,000, and the incremental balance that earns the bonus is capped at S$1,000,000 per eligible account. 

The bonus applies to incremental fresh funds placed between 1 March and 30 April 2026, and CIMB will credit the bonus interest on 30 June 2026, so you may not see it reflected immediately in your monthly interest crediting.

Also, do take note that the bonus interest is calculated on the incremental portion of your funds rather than your entire account balance.

With the Bonus Interest Rate on Incremental Balance​, you can earn an effective interest rate of up to 1.35% p.a. for fresh funds of the first S$75,000.

You can find the terms and conditions of the bonus interest/profit promotion here.

Additional interest for salary credit

You can also earn an additional interest rate of 0.50% p.a. on the first S$25,000 when you credit your salary or schedule a recurring GIRO transfer of at least S$1,000.

This means that you would be able to earn an effective interest rate of up to 1.04% p.a. for up to S$50,000 of deposits, and up to 1.22% p.a. for up to S$75,000 of deposits.

However, the effective interest rate would decline for deposits amounts above S$75,000.

If you are able to top up a minimum of S$10,000 in incremental fresh funds, you would be able to earn a higher effective interest rate of up to 1.34% p.a. for up to S$50,000 of deposits, and up to 1.52% p.a. for up to S$75,000 of deposits.

You can find the terms and conditions of the bonus interest rate here and here. 

Additional interest for credit card spending

You can further earn an additional interest rate of 1.00% p.a. with a minimum monthly spending of S$800 on your CIMB Visa Signature Credit Card.

This means that you would be able to earn an effective interest rate of up to 2.00% p.a. for up to S$25,000 of deposits, and up to 1.55% p.a. for up to S$75,000 of deposits.

However, the effective interest rate would decline for deposit amounts above S$75,000.

If you are able to top up a minimum of S$10,000 in incremental fresh funds, you would be able to earn a higher effective interest rate of up to 1.54% p.a. for up to S$50,000 of deposits, and up to 1.55% p.a. for up to S$75,000 of deposits.

You can find the terms and conditions of the additional interest rate here and here. 

What we like about the CIMB FastSaver Account

The CIMB FastSaver account stands out for its simplicity - there are no complicated requirements to meet to earn the effective interest rate of 1.05% p.a. for the first S$75,000. 

However, to earn the promotional rate of 2.30% p.a. on the first S$25,000, you'll have to fulfil the salary credit, spending criteria as well as topping up incremental fresh funds. 

The CIMB FastSaver Account has no fall-below fees, making it an option for emergency fund storage, especially for young professionals who are just starting their careers. 

You can access your money anytime without any lock-up period or losing liquidity.

CIMB is one of the few banks in Singapore that is Shariah-compliant. 

What we do not like about the CIMB FastSaver Account

The interest rate for the CIMB FastSaver falls to 0.50% p.a. for incremental balances over S$75,000. 

As a result, we would explore other bank accounts that offer higher interest rates if we have a high account balance.

In addition, it's worth noting that CIMB has only one branch in Raffles Place and limited ATMs. 

This is less important for us as we perform mainly digital transactions. 

However, it might be something to keep in mind if you need assistance from a physical bank teller.

What does the Beansprout community think about the CIMB FastSaver account?

The CIMB FastSaver account has been widely discussed in Beansprout's Telegram community. 

Here are some comments that our community members have shared about the CIMB FastSaver Account:

"CIMB is instant. Savings account. No locks."

- Beansprout community member on 5 August 2024

"application process is very easy and straightforward"

- Beansprout community member on 3 October 2024

Let us know what you think about the CIMB FastSaver Account in the comments below!

Comparing the CIMB FastSaver Account to other fuss-free accounts such as Standard Chartered JumpStart and UOB Stash

Like many other Singaporeans, we want to compare and get the best deal for ourselves.

Let’s compare the CIMB FastSaver Account to other entry-level accounts, such as the UOB Stash Account and SC JumpStart Account.

The SC JumpStart Account offers a decent effective interest rate for balances below S$50,000. However, you will need to be between 19 to 26 years old to open the JumpStart Account.

The UOB Stash Account offers the highest effective interest rate for balances up to S$100,000. 

How to sign up for the CIMB FastSaver Account

As a new customer, you can sign up for the CIMB FastSaver account here. 

To open a CIMB FastSaver account, you will need to be at least 16 years old and have a minimum initial deposit of S$1,000. This whole process takes no longer than 10 minutes!

Step 1: Apply for CIMB FastSaver account here

Step 2: Transfer a minimum of $1,000 to activate your account via FAST

Step 3: Access your account by downloading ‘CIMB Clicks Singapore’ App to set up your digital token

As an existing customer, you can sign up for the CIMB FastSaver promo here. 

What would Beansprout do?

CIMB FastSaver offers an interest rate of up to 2.30% p.a. for customers with up to S$25,000 of fresh funds, and who are able to credit their salaries and meet the card spend requirements, as well as top up a minimum of S$10,000 in incremental fresh funds.

Without salary credit and card spending, the CIMB FastSaver Account offers a lower effective interest rate of up to 1.35% p.a. for deposits of up to $75,000. 

If I have around S$25,000 and can meet all the bonus criteria, CIMB FastSaver can be a particularly attractive option, since I can earn up to 2.30% p.a. on the first S$25,000 of eligible fresh funds. 

I can also stack this with other savings accounts by parking only the amount needed to maximise each account’s bonus tiers, so I can optimise my overall return on cash.

From a practical standpoint, CIMB FastSaver Account works best as a savings account to park money you want to keep safe and accessible for emergencies, bills, and near-term goals, while still earning some interest. 

To find out which savings account allows your money to work harder, check out our guide to the best savings account with highest interest rates in Singapore.

But once you’ve already set aside enough cash to cover your safety buffer and upcoming expenses, putting every extra dollar into savings accounts may not be the most efficient way to grow your wealth. 

At that point, it can be worth exploring longer-term options like diversified investments that have a better chance of outpacing inflation over time.

If you’re new to investing and want a simple framework to get started, check out our beginner-friendly guide to investing here.

To explore ways to grow your money beyond savings accounts, check out our our guide to best ways to earn a passive income in Singapore.

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