Arab Bank Fixed Term Deposit Account

Start investing early with a fixed rate term deposit that makes no stipulations for how little you can start earning interest with.

The Arab Bank offers Australians a flexible term deposit account with no minimum balance requirement and terms for a quick investment period or for when you have a longer savings goal in mind. Interest rates are competitive, and can be paid into the account to further its growth with compound interest. With transactions that are free from any fees, your savings will grow faster than you hoped for.

Shirley Liu

Last Updated Dec 29, 2020

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Product Name	Arab Bank Fixed Term Deposit Account $0 - $1,999
3 month interest rate	0.65%
4 month interest rate	0.50%
6 month interest rate	0.65%
9 month interest rate	0.65%
12 month interest rate	0.75%
24 month interest rate	0.90%
36 month interest rate	0.90%
48 month interest rate	0.75%
60 month interest rate	0.90%
Minimum Opening Deposit	$0
Minimum Age Requirement	18

The rates displayed above are interest rates paid at maturity only. We endeavour to ensure that the information on this site is current and accurate but you should confirm any information with the product or service provider and read the information they can provide.

Minimum Age Requirement	18
Joint account availability	No
Min Deposit	$0
Available to children	Not available for children

Pros

Highly competitive interest rate
Interest calculated daily
Terms from 1 month to 5 years available

Cons

For terms of two years or less, interest is paid at maturity

Key features

Minimum balance

You can open a term deposit with an opening balance of $0. You also have the option of making the deposit in Australian dollars or with one of the following; United States dollar, Great British Pound, Euro, or Swiss Franc.

Choice in terms

The terms offered by Arab Bank range in length from one month to five years for those in Australian dollars or one to six months for other currencies.

Interest rates

The fixed interest rates vary depending on the amount you invest and the length of terms you choose. As you invest more for longer periods you will see a higher rate of return on your investment.

Interest payments

For terms of two years or less, interest is paid at maturity. For longer terms they can be paid yearly or at maturity. You can collect those interest payments by having them deposited into a separate banking account, in cash or by cheque at an Arab Bank branch or added to your term deposit balance.

Interest calculation

Interest is calculated on the daily balance.

Accessibility

You can access your term deposit and make transfers through online banking. The term must be linked to an Arab Bank transaction account which will serve as your nominated account to receive interest payments.

Account maturity

You are given the option of rolling your term deposit into a new one when it reaches the maturity date.

Early withdrawal

If you ask for and are granted an early withdrawal of your term deposit, the interest rate will be reduced by a percentage based on the percentage of time left on your original terms. For example, if less than 30% of your chosen time period has elapsed than your interest rate is reduced by 100%. If over 80% of the terms have passed it is reduced by 30%.

How to apply

If you are considering applying for the Fixed Term Deposit Account you will first need to contact a representative of Arab Bank. As they are limited to only ten branches in Australia, concentrated in Melbourne and Sydney, you will first want to make sure that you are eligible for this account before making the trip.

Eligibility

Minimum age. While Arab Bank makes no mention of an age requirement for this account, minors may need have permission from a parent or guardian.
Residency requirements. Account holders will have to be residents of Australia with a residential address.

Depository requirements. The minimum amount required to open this account is $0 Australian dollar.

Documentation needed

When applying for any banking product in Australia, the following documentation will be asked for:

Tax file number. You are under no obligation to provide Arab Bank with your tax file number (TFN) or exemption code. By not providing it however, your interest earnings will be subject to withholding tax at the highest marginal rate.
Identification. Arab Bank is required by law to verify the identity of all applicants before issuing an account in their name. This is commonly done using information that is found on your driver's licence, passport, or Medicare card.
Account information. The Fixed Rate Term Deposit requires that you have a separate account from which transfers can be made. You will need to provide the account number before your term deposit can be activated.

What happens after I submit my application?

The information provided will be verified by Arab Bank first before your funds are transferred into your new Fixed Rate Term Deposit Account. You will then be issued a Term Deposit Certificate outlining the details of your account.

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Shirley Liu is Finder's global program manager. She was previously the publisher for banking and investments and has also written comparisons for energy, money transfers, Uber Eats and many other topics. Shirley has a Master of Commerce and a Bachelor of Media, Journalism and Communications from the University of New South Wales. She is passionate about helping people find the best deal for their needs.

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2 Comments

Tony
January 3, 2019

After maturity of a term deposit can you withdraw principal and interest to another bank

finder Customer Care

John
January 3, 2019

Hi Tony,

Thank you for reaching out to finder.

After the maturity date of your term deposit, you have the option to renew your term deposit with your current bank or opt to withdraw everything and transfer it to another bank depending on your choice. Hope this helps!

Cheers,
Reggie

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