With a minimum deposit of $500 and terms ranging from one month to five years, Bank First Term Deposits can help you save for the future.
Term deposits pay fixed interest to provide consistent, guaranteed returns on the money you invest. This allows you to efficiently grow your savings balance, safe in the knowledge of exactly how much your deposit will be worth when the term comes to an end. Bank First provides term deposit accounts featuring terms ranging from one month to five years. A minimum deposit of $500 is required.
Up to 0.55% p.a.
Interest rate
9 months interest rate
$500
Minimum opening deposit
$0
Account keeping fee
$19,999
Maximum deposit
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Minimum Age Requirement
18
Joint account availability
No
Min Deposit
$500
Available to children
Not available for children
Pros
Low minimum investment of $500
$0 Account keeping fees
Wide ranges of terms from from 1 month to 5 years
Cons
A reduced interest rate will apply if you withdraw a portion or all of your investment before maturity
Alison Banney is the banking and investments editor at Finder. She has written about finance for over seven years, with her work featured on sites including Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Dynamic Business. She has previously worked at Westpac, and has written for several other major banks including BCU, Greater Bank and Gateway Credit Union. Alison has a Bachelor of Communications from Newcastle University, with a double major in Journalism and Public Relations. She has ASIC RG146 compliance certificates for Financial Advice, Securities and Managed Investments and Superannuation. Outside of Finder, you’ll likely find her somewhere near the ocean.
Key features
Minimum deposit of $500
The minimum deposit required to open a Bank First term deposit is $500. This figure rises to $5,000 for a 1 Year Regular Income Term Deposit.
Choice of terms
You can choose to invest your funds for the term that best suits your budget and financial needs. Terms available are 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 120 days, 180 days, 270 days, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years and 5 years.
Covered by the Australian Government Guarantee
Deposits of up to $250,000 are protected under the Australian Government Guarantee.
No account-keeping fees
There are no account-keeping fees attached to these term deposit accounts.
Maturity
Bank First will contact you at least two weeks prior to your deposit maturing. The bank will provide details of its current interest rates and allow you to provide instructions for what you want to happen to your investment upon maturity.
Competitive fixed-interest rates
Bank First term deposits offer competitive fixed rates so that you can enjoy the security and reliability of consistent returns. Interest is calculated daily and applied annually or at the completion of the term. Interest rates are tiered depending on the deposit amount:
$500 - $19,999
$20,000 - $49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 and over
Interest rates
The table below outlines the minimum interest rate that applies for each available term. However, remember that the rate can vary depending on your deposit amount:
1 Year Regular Income Term Deposit
This special-purpose term deposit will provide you with an ongoing income from the interest earned on your deposit. Interest is calculated daily and you get to choose whether you would like to receive interest payments fortnightly or monthly. Compare other Bank First products.
If you'd like to apply for a Bank First term deposit account, click on the "Apply now" link on this page. Once you've reached the bank's website, you can start filling out the quick online application form.
Eligibility
You will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
Minimum age. You must be at least 18 years of age to open a term deposit.
Residency requirements. Only Australian residents are eligible to apply.
Depository requirements. You'll need a minimum deposit of at least $500 to open an account or $5,000 to open a 1 Year Regular Income Term Deposit.
Documentation needed
During the application process, you will need to provide the following:
Your Tax File Number. Tax is payable on the interest you earn from your account.
Identification. You'll need to provide proof of ID, for example a passport or driver's licence.
Other info required. You will also need to supply your full name, date of birth and contact information.
Alternatively, you can also download an application form from the Bank First website and return your completed form in person or by post.
Bank First's range of term deposits can offer a secure and reliable way to grow your savings balance. However, it's essential to compare the interest rates and fees offered by a range of term deposits to find the best available deal.
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