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Choose between our high-interest savings account or managed fund.

Smart Saver

Online savings account

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Interest rate

4.80%

 p.a.

Interest rate is subject to change


Time to withdraw

1-2 business days

What is this?

Bank account

Where is my money held?

A NZ based registered bank

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Cash Plus

Managed fund


Yield to maturity

6.13%

 p.a.1

Projected yield is subject to change


Time to withdraw

1-2 business days

What is this?

PIE Fund

Where is my money invested?

Cash & bank deposits

Bonds & floating rate notes

Other cash equivalents

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Family trip to Bali

$0 of $15,000

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$500 fortnightly

Next: Tue 29 Jan 2025

Short term growth, with a little risk

Whether your goal is two months or two years away, short-term financial products carry risk. Kernel Save provides options to suit your risk appetite and goal - whether this be a savings account or a cash PIE fund. Credit risk applies and rates of return are subject to change. Read more here.

Cash Fund

Cash Account

Graph displayed is a guide for informational purposes only. Rates of return are subject to change.

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Why Kernel Save?

Government regulated

Kernel is a regulated entity. We hold an MIS license, FSP registration and are a licensed KiwiSaver provider.

Automate your savings

Forget the busywork; our automation features do the heavy lifting for you.

Easy access to your funds

Withdraw your money with ease, when you need it. No penalties or hidden wait times.

Your questions, answered





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Smart Saver Coming in 2024

What it entails

  • Competitive interest rate
  • Easy access to your money
  • No minimums, fees or limits
  • Money held with a NZ registered bank

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Indices provided by: S&P Dow Jones Indices

  1. Annualised indicative weighted average Yield to Maturity (YTM) (net of fees, but before PIE tax) of portfolio as at 31 January 2023. The interest rate is current. Future YTM and interest rate may vary depending on the movement of interest rates and in particular the OCR as defined by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).