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Benefits of a Westpac Term Deposit

Fixed return

With a fixed interest rate over a fixed term, you’ll know exactly how much you’re going to earn.

Choice of terms

Pick a term from 1 month to 5 years, knowing your money will be invested securely.

Easy to manage

Easily view and manage your investment in Online Banking and the Westpac App.

Options at maturity

Choose whether to withdraw funds or reinvest, or set up instructions in advance.

Fixed interest rates

Fixed Rate Special Offer1 Term Deposit for terms of 11 months​:

4.80% p.a.

Open or renew online

4.70% p.a.

Open or renew in-branch

Special Offer available from 1/03/2024 for a limited time only on Term Deposits opened or renewed by existing Westpac customers. Available on deposits of $5,000 to $5,000,000 with interest payments paid monthly or at maturity. T&Cs apply.
 

Term options for interest paid at maturity:
 

Term

Fixed rate p.a. when opening

or renewing online2

Fixed rate p.a. when opening

or renewing in-branch

3 months 3.35% 3.25%
6 months 3.70% 3.60%
12 months 4.10% 4.00%

Rates apply to minimum deposit of $5,000 up to a maximum of $2,000,000 with interest paid at maturity. Rate may differ when interest is paid on another frequency. If you’re already with Westpac, check for additional bonus rates when you sign in.
 

How do I open a Term Deposit account?

Opening a Term Deposit for an individual or sole trader?

 

If you’re an existing customer with a Westpac Choice everyday account, you can open a new Term Deposit or renew a maturing one online.
 


Not a Westpac customer yet or don’t have a Westpac Choice account?

 

Online option: Open a Westpac Choice account now. It takes just 3 minutes. Then, you can open, manage and renew your Term Deposit online.

Branch option: Visit any branch , and our friendly staff will help you open a Term Deposit.

How much could I earn?

Use our calculator to find out how much your investment could earn if your applicable interest rate is paid monthly, yearly, or at maturity.
 

How do I manage my Term Deposit?

  • Opt-in to get notified via email and your Online Banking Message Centre when your Term Deposit is maturing.
  • You can set up renewal or withdrawal instructions in advance online, then update them whenever you want to.
  • Choose a new term for all or some of your funds, or withdraw funds into your eligible everyday account.
  • Do it all in Online Banking or the Westpac App if you’re eligible, without having to visit a branch. 4
     

Frequently asked questions

To open or renew a Term Deposit online you’ll need to be an existing customer with a Westpac Choice everyday account.
 

If you’re opening a Term Deposit for your business, as part of a trust or self-managed super fund, or you’re after a joint account, you’ll need to do it at a branch.

Help when you need it

Things you should know

Any bonus rates offered above may only be available through Westpac Online Banking.

1. Special Offer
  • Term Deposits of $5,000 to $5,000,000 on Terms of 11 months. Interest paid monthly or at maturity.
  • Applicable to Term Deposits opened or renewed during the variation period by existing personal and business customers via Online Banking or the App Only. 
  • Not available for customers who are not able to open or renew digitally (e.g., some joint accounts), Financial Institutions, Westpac Institutional Bank customers, Farm Management Deposits and Term Deposits held as security.
  • For renewing Term Deposits, customer-initiated instructions must be provided in the variation period.
  • We reserve the right to withdraw, amend or extend these offers at any time.
  • Rates and offers apply for a single term.
  • Higher or lower rates may apply for subsequent terms.
  • You must provide a minimum of 31 days’ notice to access funds prior to maturity (except in cases of hardship).
  • If the deposit or any part of it is withdrawn early, an interest rate adjustment will usually apply. 
 
2. Online Bonus Offer
  • Term Deposits opened or renewed during the variation period via Online Banking or the App only.
  • The bonus rate will be applied in conjunction with any other offer that may apply.
  • Not available for customers who are not able to open or renew digitally (e.g., some joint accounts), Financial Institutions, Institutional Bank customers, Farm Management Deposits and Term Deposits held as security.
  • For renewing Term Deposits, customer-initiated instructions must be provided in the variation period.
  • We reserve the right to withdraw, amend or extend the offer at any time.
  • Rates and offer apply for a single term.
  • Higher or lower rates may apply for subsequent terms.
  • You must provide a minimum of 31 days’ notice to access funds prior to maturity (except in cases of hardship).
  • If the deposit or any part of it is withdrawn early, an interest rate adjustment will usually apply.
 
3.The Financial Claims Scheme guarantees deposits to a cap of $250,000 per account-holder. 
 
4.Managing Term Deposits online may not be available in some circumstances, such as when an account is held jointly with two signatories. See Online bonus rate T&Cs for other exceptions.