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Westpac term deposits
Westpac is not only the oldest bank in Australia, but it's also the country’s oldest company. It was first established in 1817 as the Bank of New South Wales. Following a series of mergers and acquisitions, in 1982 it changed names to Westpac Banking Corporation.
It’s now one of the big four banks in Australia, with almost 14 million customers, 1,200+ branches, 39,000 staff and 3,000+ ATMs.
Westpac offers customers term deposit accounts, as well as home loans, credit cards, personal loans, card loans and much more. Its subsidiaries include St. George Bank, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA.
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About Westpac term deposits
Westpac offers term deposits with terms of 1 month to 5 years. Deposits up to $250,000 are guaranteed by the Australian government. Interest may be paid at maturity, monthly, or annually.
This “big four” bank does not charge any set up or monthly service fees. However, early termination or break fees may apply.
Westpac’s interest rates are not the highest on the market. However, being Australia’s oldest bank, a Westpac term deposit offers a certain level of stability and convenience to its customers. It also offers easy access to multiple branches across the country.
Westpac term deposits review
Westpac offers moderate to low term deposit rates. However, choosing a term deposit with Westpac means choosing a certain level of stability and convenience that comes with Australia’s oldest bank.
Westpac offers a range of financial products, meaning you can have your transaction account, home loan and a term deposit with the one lender. Plus, if you rely on face-to-face contact with your bank, choosing a Westpac term deposit means you’ll have access to over 1,200 branches, including branches in rural areas.
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