Term deposit tricks and tips

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Term Deposit Comparison Table - rates updated daily

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    Term Deposit

    interest rate
    Minimum deposit
    Govt Deposit Guarantee
    0.75% p.a.
    6 months
    $1,000
    Yes up to $250,000

    Start with as little as $1,000. Interest paid monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly (Terms and Conditions apply)

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    Personal Term Deposit

    interest rate
    Minimum deposit
    Govt Deposit Guarantee
    1.00% p.a.
    2 years
    $5,000
    Yes up to $250,000

    Competitive rates and fast online application. Start investing with as little as $5,000 with no account keeping or set up fees.

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    Term Deposit

    interest rate
    Minimum deposit
    Govt Deposit Guarantee
    0.50% p.a.
    3 months
    $10,000
    Yes up to $250,000

    $0 Set up and no ongoing account-keeping fees. Interest rate depends on balance amount. Optional 3,6,9 or 12 month terms. Balances from $10,000.

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    Personal Term Deposit

    interest rate
    Minimum deposit
    Govt Deposit Guarantee
    0.85% p.a.
    1 year
    $5,000
    Yes up to $250,000

    Competitive rates and fast online application. Start investing with as little as $5,000 with no account keeping or set up fees.

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Term Deposit Comparison Table

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Citi
Term Deposit Special

1.60% p.a.
3 months

$10,000

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MyState Bank
Online Term Deposit

1.60% p.a.
9 months

$5,000

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UBank
Term Deposit

1.70% p.a.
1 year

$1,000

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Defence Bank
Term Deposit

1.35% p.a.
11 months

$1,000

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*Rates shown are for interest paid annually, or on maturity for terms less than 1 year.

* Different interest rates apply to different amounts or different interest payment frequencies.

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