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6 Month Regular Income Term Deposit

Interest Paid Monthly

Term depositsBank updated 4 June 2026

At a glance

Best rate
0.05% for 6m
Min deposit
$25,000

How it compares

This term deposit in ink, against the best that every other institution publishes for anyone to apply for. Each figure is counted the same way for all of them.

This term deposit: 0.05%Every other institution's highest, 62 in all

Best rate for 6 months. One dot per institution, at its highest 6-month term deposit rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis term depositBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
6-month term depositBest rate for 6 months0.05%5.47%Heartland Bank's Broker Term Deposit5.10%of 63 institutions63rd highest of 63

Rates

Every rate First Option Bank publishes for this term deposit, 4 in all.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Fixed-6 mo$25,000–$25,0000.05%-paid every 1 mo
Fixed-6 mo$25,000–$250,0000.05%-paid every 1 mo
Fixed-6 mo$250,000–$500,0000.05%-paid every 1 mo
Fixed-6 mo$500,000–$500,0000.00%-paid every 1 mo

Fees

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

While you hold it1

  • MEMBERSHIP_ADMIN_FEE

    Membership Admin Fee

    $5 a month

Features

Digital banking

Eligibility and limits

  • Residency: Australian Residents
  • Available to individuals
  • Minimum balance $25,000

Published by First Option Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 4 June 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.