Term Deposits News

The latest term deposits news and tips

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

When will term deposit rates go up?

On top of everything else that’s happened in 2020, interest rates on term deposits and savings accounts have been stagnating or declining to record lows over the year. It’s not yet clear when exactly these rates for savers are expected to start rising again.

Term Deposits

27 Sep, 2020

4 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Best term deposits for September 2020

Despite a low cash rate, there are still some competitive term deposits on the market if you’re willing to look around.

Term Deposits

03 Sep, 2020

2 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

The best term deposits for July 2020

In the last few months interest rates for savers have been slashed left and right. So, is it time to lock away your savings with a term deposit at a rate that won’t fall any further?

Term Deposits

15 Jul, 2020

4 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Australia's best term deposits for May 2020

Getting the most out of your savings can be a challenge when term deposit interest rates are currently sitting at historic lows. However, in this growing period of uncertainty, one thing term deposits may offer your savings is (almost) guaranteed returns.

Term Deposits

28 May, 2020

4 min read

Australia's best term deposits for May 2020

Alison Cheung

Finance Writer

5 term deposits earning the highest returns right now

If you're looking to get the most out of your savings, here are five of the top term deposit accounts that have the highest interest on the market.

Term Deposits

23 Apr, 2020

4 min read

5 term deposits earning the highest returns right now

Liz Seatter

Senior Finance Writer

Savings surprise: Why some term deposit rates are on the rise

Banks are lifting some of their term deposit rates, despite the emergency cash rate cut last week, in a small win for savers during the coronavirus crisis.

Term Deposits

25 Mar, 2020

4 min read

Savings surprise: Why some term deposit rates are on the rise

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

RateCity reveals the banks offering the best deposit rates for pensioners

RateCity welcomes the deeming rate changes, unveiled today by the government, designed to boost the pension of almost 1 million Australians.

Term Deposits

12 Mar, 2020

2 min read

RateCity reveals the banks offering the best deposit rates for pensioners

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

NAB leads Australia in the world’s 100 most sustainable companies

NAB has been ranked as the greenest Australian business in an index of the world’s most sustainable companies.

Term Deposits

28 Jan, 2020

2 min read

NAB leads Australia in the world’s 100 most sustainable companies

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Are term deposits safe as houses?

If you’re saving for a home loan deposit, a term deposit could be a smart place to park your spare cash.

Term Deposits

16 Nov, 2019

3 min read

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Citibank term deposits paying up to 3.50%

Citibank is paying term deposit rates of up to 3.50 per cent for Australians who have at least $250,000 to invest.

Term Deposits

05 Oct, 2019

2 min read

Citibank term deposits paying up to 3.50%

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Banks put a price on loyalty for term deposit customers

A small number of institutions are offering loyalty bonuses to Australians who roll over their term deposit for a second term.

Term Deposits

22 Sep, 2019

2 min read

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Smaller institutions offering highest 3-month term deposit rates

Found yourself with a bit of extra cash and wondering what to do with it? Putting the funds in a three-month term deposit may be a clever move while you research your options.

Term Deposits

07 Sep, 2019

2 min read