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Business Optimiser

Business Optimiser

Business Optimiser

A variable business savings account with 24/7 access.

Features

Why open a Business Optimiser?

Variable welcome rate

Put surplus cash to work and get a variable welcome rate for six months on balances up to $1 million for new customers.

Pay no ING fees

There are no hidden charges.

Use it how and when you want

Give up to four people access to your account 24/7, using online banking or the ING app.

Know your savings are guaranteed

Combined savings balances up to $250,000 per customer are guaranteed by the Australian Government.

What's not included with Business Optimiser?

  • • A debit card
  • • Ability to make payments from your account using BPAY, PayID or to a BSB and account number that is not your nominated linked bank account.
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Rates and fees

No ING fees, variable rates

A variable interest rate will help your business savings grow.

Interest Rates

Variable welcome rate

For the first six months, for new customers, on balances up to $1 million.

Standard variable rate

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How to get started

Put your Business Optimiser to work

1. Sign up

Open a Business Optimiser online or by downloading a form.
Existing customers can open additional account/s over the phone.

2. Move your money

Use the mobile app or online banking whenever you want. Simply transfer money in and out of your linked account.

3. Grow your business savings

Make the most of the variable interest rate. Set up automatic deposits and boost your savings.

When opening your account:
You must be

A Sole Trader, Australian Private Company, SMSF, or trust

An Australian resident for taxation purposes

18+ years old (applicant plus all signatories)


To open an account online you must be:

A new ING customer;

Either a Sole Trader, Australian Private Company, Trust or a registered SMSF

If you're not eligible to apply online, click "apply now" and select "existing customer".
You'll need to give us

Your personal and business contact details, as well as contact details for all trustees and authorised users if applicable

Business bank account details (to link to your Business Optimiser). Please note, the ING Orange Everyday is a personal bank account and can't be linked to your Business Optimiser

An Australian Business Number (ABN), Tax File Number (TFN) or exemption code (otherwise tax is deducted at the highest marginal rate)

Copies of relevant documents to verify your entity type

An existing Client Number (if you're already with ING)

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Related questions

Got a question about Business Optimiser?

Chances are, you'll find the answer in our FAQs.

Here are some of the more common questions we get asked:

  • You can make payments into your Business Optimiser at any time via:

    • Your linked bank account using an interactive service or by setting up a recurring scheduled payment
    • Electronic funds transfer from another financial instruction using your Business Optimiser BSB and Account Number
    • PayID (if you’ve set this up)
    • Cheque.

    Payments from a Business Optimiser to an external institution can only be made by first transferring funds to the nominated linked bank account held with another Australian financial institution.

    Your nominated bank account must:

    • Be in the same name as your business optimiser
    • Accept direct debits and credits
    • Not be an ING account

    A Business Optimiser can be used as the nominated linked bank account of an ING Business Term Deposit. The term deposit will be funded via a direct debit arrangement.

  • If you’re new to ING, you can open a Business Optimiser online.

    Before you start, make sure you:

    • are at least 18 years old and an Australian resident
    • have an Australian driver’s licence or passport
    • have an Australian bank account in the same name as the Business Optimiser

    Apply online

    1. Select the entity type (e.g. sole trader or private company).
    2. Enter the required business details.
    3. Add your nominated bank account (this is the account used to withdraw money from the Business Optimiser).

    If you’re applying as a private company, you’ll also need:

    • Company name (as registered with ASIC)
    • ACN
    • Registered address and principal place of business (as registered with ASIC)
    • Details for all beneficial owners (full name and mobile number)

    Your nominated bank account must:

    • Be in the same name as the Business Optimiser
    • Accept direct debits and credits
    • Not be an ING account

    If you’re an existing ING customer, you can apply for a Business Optimiser by selecting "Apply now", and selecting “Existing customer”.

    We’ll review your application and contact you if we need more information. When your application has been approved, we’ll attempt to direct debit the funds (if instructed to do so on application) from the account that you nominate on your application. We’ll also send you a letter with your Business Optimiser details.

  • If you’re new to ING, you can open a Business Optimiser online.

    Before you start, make sure you:

    • are at least 18 years old and an Australian resident
    • have an Australian driver’s licence or passport
    • have an Australian bank account in the same name as the Business Optimiser

    Apply online

    1. Select the entity type (e.g. individual trustee or company trustee).
    2. Enter the required business details.
    3. Add your nominated bank account (this is the account used to withdraw money from the Business Optimiser).

    Your nominated bank account must:

    • Be in the same name as the Business Optimiser
    • Accept direct debits and credits
    • Not be an ING account

    If you’re an existing ING customer, you can apply for a Business Optimiser by selecting "Apply now" and “Existing customer”.

    We’ll review your application and contact you if we need more information. When your application has been approved, we’ll attempt to direct debit the funds (if instructed to do so on application) from the account that you nominate on your application. We’ll also send you a letter with your Business Optimiser details.

  • Yes, you can open a Business Term Deposit if you’re an existing ING customer.

    If you are an ING personal banking customer, and your business is not yet known to us, you can apply for a Business Term Deposit by selecting "Apply now" and “Existing Customer”.

    If your business is already known to us and currently holds a Business Optimiser or Business Term Deposit, you can open additional accounts by contacting us. You can also choose to download and complete a form and submit via email along with the ING client number for your business.

Need help? Call our Customer Care Specialists on 133 464.