Are you looking for a safe and secure investment option with a guaranteed return? A fixed-term deposit could be the perfect solution for you. In Australia, only licensed deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) can offer term deposits. These include banks, credit unions and real estate credit companies. A list of Australian ADIs can be viewed on the APRA website.
When you open a term deposit, you agree to keep your money in the account for a fixed period of time, usually from one month to five years. In return, you will receive a fixed rate of return on your investment. This means that you will always know how much your investment is worth and can plan how to use your profits. The interest rates offered by different banks may vary, so it is important to compare different products before making a decision.
Mutual banks have recently highlighted a week of movement in term deposits, and G&C Mutual Bank now offers one of the highest 12-month deposit rates in the market. When opening a term deposit, you must provide the bank with details of your investment, including the amount, term and rate. You will also need to provide instructions on what to do when the term expires. You can choose to withdraw your funds or reinvest them in another term deposit.
If you choose to reinvest, you may incur an advance interest payment, an adjustment and an administrative fee. If you want to withdraw your term deposit before it expires, you must notify the bank 31 days in advance. You may incur an advance interest payment, an adjustment and an administrative fee. If funds are withdrawn before the next interest payment date, no interest is paid on funds deposited in the withholding system during the current seven-day interest period.You can manage your term deposit online through NetBank or the CommBank app.
You can also contact your nearest branch or relationship manager for assistance. Term deposits are popular among risk-averse investors who want an almost guaranteed return on their investment. They are generally considered to be a very safe investment, since there is little or no chance of losing your money.
