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Term Deposit

Looking for a bit more interest? Credit Union SA offers competitive interest rates for term deposits with flexible payment options. Terms from 3 months to 5 years.

Featured Term Deposit

24 Month Term Deposit (2 Years)

Interest Rate

4.80

%

p.a.

Minimum Deposit *

$1,000

*Minimum deposit amount of $1,000 required. Deposits with terms of three to eleven months automatically have interest paid at maturity. The interest may be paid to a savings account or reinvested. Deposits with terms of 12 months or more may have interest reinvested every 12 months, or paid to a savings account fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or yearly. Credit Union SA pays the same rate of interest regardless of the interest frequency.

If you’re looking to lock your funds away and earn a fixed interest rate, a Term Deposit is a fantastic option.

Term Deposits allow you to lock away funds and earn a fixed interest rate for a set period, so you know exactly how much money you will earn.

You can start with investing as little as $1,000. Term Deposits with terms of three, six or nine months automatically have interest paid at maturity. The interest may be paid to a savings account or reinvested.

For terms of 12 months or longer, you can have interest paid to your savings account as regularly as fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or annually - it’s your choice!

Easy to get started

Invest as little as $1,000

Wide range of terms available

From as little as three months, up to five years

Know how much you'll earn with a fixed interest rate

Your investment is government-guaranteed

For deposits up to $250,000

Term Deposit interest rates

Product NameInterest Rate
3 Month Term Deposit3.80% p.a.
4 Month Term Deposit3.80% p.a.
5 Month Term Deposit3.80% p.a.
6 Month Term Deposit4.90% p.a.
7 Month Term Deposit3.80% p.a.
8 Month Term Deposit4.00% p.a.
9 Month Term Deposit4.00% p.a.
10 Month Term Deposit3.80% p.a.
11 Month Term Deposit3.80% p.a.
12 Month Term Deposit (1 Year)4.80% p.a.
24 Month Term Deposit (2 Years)4.80% p.a.
36 Month Term Deposit (3 Years)3.50% pa
48 Month Term Deposit (4 Years)3.50% pa
60 Month Term Deposit (5 Years)3.50% pa

Minimum deposit amount of $1,000 required. Deposits with terms of three to eleven months automatically have interest paid at maturity. The interest may be paid to a savings account or reinvested. Deposits with terms of 12 months or more may have interest reinvested every 12 months, or paid to a savings account fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or yearly. Credit Union SA pays the same rate of interest regardless of the interest frequency.

Term Deposit fees

Fee

Amount

Term Deposit Early Withdrawal

When you request to withdraw part or all of your term deposit funds prior to the contracted maturity date, an administration fee of $20 and an interest adjustment will apply - the interest rate applicable to amounts withdrawn early will be adjusted to reflect the proportion of contracted term elapsed.

Calculated at the time of the withdrawal request

Open a Term Deposit with us online through Internet Banking or our Mobile Banking App.

Existing members

Mobile Banking App

  • Select Open new account from the drop-down menu, choose the term you want and follow the instructions.

Internet Banking

  • Select Apply for from the top navigation menu, click Account, then choose the term you want and follow the instructions

Not a member?

You can join online and open a Term Deposit at the same time (just make sure you have your ID handy). Simply select Term Deposit Account when completing our online membership form and follow the prompts.

Alternatively, you can call us on 13 8777 or visit us at 400 King William Street, Adelaide.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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This can depend on what you want to use your account for. View a list of all of our accounts, and their benefits.

Alternatively, call us 13 8777 during business hours or visit us at 400 King William Street, Adelaide.

Term Deposit interest rates change regularly.

Access the most up-to-date rates and use our calculator to work out the interest you’ll receive tailored to your individual investment circumstances.

When you request to withdraw part or all of your Term Deposit funds prior to the contracted maturity date, an administration fee of $20 and an interest adjustment will apply.

No, you are unable to add money to your Term Deposit before maturity.

You can start with investing as little as $1,000. Term Deposits with terms of three, six or nine months automatically have interest paid at maturity. The interest may be paid to a savings account or reinvested.

For terms of 12 months or longer, you can have interest paid to your savings account as regularly as fortnightly, monthly, quarterly or annually - it’s your choice!

Calculators and tools

We’ve got you sorted with a number of handy calculators that will help you work out exactly what you’ll need to do to achieve your financial goals, whether that be borrowing money, making repayments, or creating a savings plan.

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Flexible banking

Mobile Banking App

Available for both Apple and Android smart devices, the Credit Union SA Mobile Banking App allows you to utilise all the best functionality of our website and Internet Banking services – anytime and anywhere you have an internet connection.

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Digital Wallet

Digital Wallets can be used to pay for purchases via a Credit Union SA Visa Debit Card or Visa Credit Card loaded into your smart device, wherever mobile payment systems are offered. Credit Union SA Digital Wallets include Apple Pay, Google Pay™, Samsung Pay and Garmin Pay™.

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The credit union difference

At Credit Union SA, we offer all the same services as a bank but with one very important difference: our highest priorities are our members and our community.

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INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW

This is general advice only and you should consider the terms and conditions before determining whether any of our products are suitable to your situation. Deposits are guaranteed subject to the Financial Claims Scheme terms and conditions. Interest rates are subject to change without notice.

The target market for this product can be found within the product’s Target Market Determination (TMD), available at creditunionsa.com.au/legal/terms-and-conditions/target-market-determination.