Alison is an editor at Finder and a personal finance journalist with over 10 years of experience, having contributed to major financial institutions and publications such as Westpac, Money Magazine, and Yahoo Finance. She is frequently quoted in media outlets like SmartCompany and SBS, offering expert insights on superannuation and money management. Alison holds a Bachelor of Communications in Public Relations and Journalism from the University of Newcastle, and has earned three ASIC RG146 certifications in superannuation, securities and managed investments and general financial advice, ensuring her expertise is fully aligned with ASIC standards.
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Is a Rabobank term deposit guaranteeed by the government for the first $250,000
Hi Elizabeth,
Good day and thanks for your inquiry!
Your deposit with Rabobank up to the value of $250,000 is protected by the Australian Government guarantee. If you’d like to open a Rabobank savings accounts, simply head to their official website where you can submit an online application.
As a friendly reminder, review the eligibility criteria and read up on the Terms and Conditions of the account before committing to the product. Feel free to reach out to the bank if you need any clarifications.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Nikki
If I put money into the high-interest savings account;
Do I need a mobile phone?
Do I need to put in an amount each month?
How do I pay it into the account as at the moment I have not got a Rabo account?
Will it be linked to my personal bank account?
Looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
Michael
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your inquiry.
1. Do I need a mobile phone?
Yes, you need to provide an email address and at least one mobile phone number so that RaboDirect can contact you about your account.
2. Do I need to put in an amount each month?
With RaboDirect High-Interest Savings Account, there is no limit or restriction on the number of monthly deposits you can make into the account.
3. How do I pay it into the account as at the moment I have not got a Rabo account? Will it be linked to my personal bank account?
You will need to link your Australian transaction account with the RaboDirect High-interest Savings Account in order to move your savings in and out of it. Any Australian transaction account will do.
Cheers,
May