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Judo Bank Term Deposit

Earn a competitive, fixed interest rate on your deposit with Judo Bank.

The Judo Bank Term Deposit offers a range of term lengths to choose from, between three months and five years. The minimum opening deposit is just $1,000 and there are no account-keeping or set-up fees to pay.

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Alison Banney

Last Updated Jan 5, 2021

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Details

Product Name	Judo Bank Term Deposit
3 month interest rate	0.82%
6 month interest rate	0.89%
9 month interest rate	0.94%
12 month interest rate	0.99%
24 month interest rate	1.20%
36 month interest rate	1.15%
48 month interest rate	1.20%
60 month interest rate	1.40%
Minimum Opening Deposit	$1,000
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	Yes
Min Deposit	$1,000
Available to children	Not available for children

Pros

Competitive rate of 0.89% p.a. for 6 months
Loyalty bonus interest available
Interest paid into any Australian bank account
Small opening deposit

Cons

A prepayment cost applies if you break the term deposit before it matures. The cost will be determined by Judo Bank.

Key features

No account fees

There are no set-up fees to get started with this account and there are no ongoing account-keeping fees to worry about.

Range of term lengths

You can choose from a range of term lengths, depending on how long you want to lock your money into the term deposit. Available term lengths include 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months.

Earn 0.89% p.a. on a 6-month term deposit

You'll earn a competitive, fixed interest rate of 0.89% p.a. on a 6-month term. Interest rates for alternative term lengths are shown in the table above.

Receive interest payments annually or at account maturity

You can select how often you want to receive your interest payments. Choose to receive your interest annually (for terms over one year) or in one lump sum when your term deposit reaches maturity. The interest will be paid to your nominated Australian bank account.

Earn a 0.10% p.a. loyalty bonus when you roll over your term

Once your term deposit reaches maturity, if you choose to roll over your initial deposit into a new term you'll earn a 0.10% loyalty bonus on top of the standard rate offered.

Deposits up to $250,000 are guaranteed by the Australian government

Your deposit up to $250,000 with Judo Bank is covered by the Financial Claims Scheme. This means that in the unlikely event that something were to happen to Judo Bank, your deposit up to this amount is protected.

How to apply

Eligibility

You can apply for a term deposit with Judo Bank online in a few minutes. Before you start the application, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements and have the following documents ready.

Age. You must be over 18 years old to open this account.
Residency. You're an Australian resident with an Australian residential address.

Documentation needed

Identification. To prove your identity, you'll need to provide your driver's license, Medicare or passport details.
Bank account details. The details of your Australian bank account where you want your interest to be paid.
Tax file number. This is to make sure you're taxed at the appropriate rate.

Alison Banney

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Alison Banney is the banking and investments editor at Finder. She has written about finance for over 8 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.

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2 Comments

Pat
December 4, 2019

I have $125,000 that I would like to invest. I am 75 years old and my husband and I are receiving an aged pension. I also have $14,000 in First State Super that I would.ike to know if I could get better interest by putting that money into a term deposit.
I am confused as to where I would get the best return.

Nikki
December 6, 2019

Hi Pat,

Thanks for your comment and I hope you are doing well.

There are different ways to earn interest in your investment. A high-interest savings account is a bank account that helps your savings grow faster. Generally, it offers a higher interest rate compared to other transaction accounts.

A term deposit is another savings account where your money is kept away for a fixed term at a fixed interest rate.

Choosing between these will highly depend on your circumstances and your cash flow needs.

You can find and compare term deposit rates and high-interest savings. These pages have a comparison table where you can compare the features and benefits of each home loan provider such as loan amount, fees, interest and etc. Start by using the calculator on top of the table. Enter the information needed and click calculate. This will show your interest earned per provider. This way it will be easier for you to see which provider fits you best.

As a friendly reminder, review the eligibility criteria, fees, interest rates, and terms & conditions of the chosen account before applying. You may also contact the bank should you have any questions about their product. When you are ready, press the ‘Go to site’ button to apply.

Hope this helps and feel free to reach out to us again for further assistance.

Best,
Nikki

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