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Business Term Deposit 24 mths

Fixed Term Deposits start from as little as $2,000, and you can choose terms that work for your Business/Trust/SMSF between 30 days and 24 months.

Term depositsBank updated 14 Oct 2026

At a glance

Best rate
5.35% for 24m
Min deposit
$2,000

Rates

The one rate Defence Bank Limited publishes for this term deposit.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
FixedWhere terms exceed 12 months, interest is capitalised annually. Interest payable in respect of the last 12 months or part thereof is added to the balance at maturity.-2 yrs-5.35%-paid at maturity; paid every 1 yr

Rate changes

One change logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
15 Oct 2026Fixed, 2 yrs5.25%5.35%up 0.10

Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates Defence Bank publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.

Fees

One fee published, grouped by when they're charged.

When you close it or pay it off1

  • Early Withdrawal Penalty

    Early withdrawal may incurr a partial loss of interest accrued depending on the Term remaining at the time of ealry withdrawal.

    $30

Features

Digital banking

Eligibility and limits

  • Available to businesses
  • Minimum balance $2,000

Published by Defence Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 14 Oct 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.