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Term Deposit

Have peace of mind in your investment with a term deposit from The Capricornian our term deposits can be invested in a 3, 6, 12 or 24-month terms.

Term depositsBank updated 6 Oct 2026

At a glance

Best rate
5.20% for 12m
12 months
5.20%
Min deposit
$5,000

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: 4.30%Every other institution's highest, 54 in all

Best rate for 3 months. One dot per institution, at its highest 3-month term deposit rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis term depositBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
3-month term depositBest rate for 3 months4.30%5.30%Heartland Bank's Broker Term Deposit4.60%of 55 institutions34th highest of 55, level with 6 others
6-month term depositBest rate for 6 months4.95%5.47%Heartland Bank's Broker Term Deposit5.10%of 63 institutions40th highest of 63, level with one other
12-month term depositBest rate for 12 months5.20%5.75%Suncorp Bank's Term Deposit5.30%of 65 institutions47th highest of 65, level with 5 others
2-year term depositBest rate for 2 years5.10%5.60%Judo Bank's Personal Term Deposits4.90%of 55 institutions17th highest of 55

Rates

Every rate The Capricornian publishes for this term deposit, 8 in all.

Its best rate at each term

  1. 3 motypical 4.60%4.30%
  2. 6 motypical 5.10%4.95%
  3. 1 yrtypical 5.30%5.20%
  4. 2 yrstypical 4.90%5.10%
This term depositTypical institution's best for the term
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
FixedMonthly interest option will incur a 0.20% reduction of interest paid at maturity rates-1 yr$5,000–$250,0005.00%-paid at maturity
FixedMonthly interest option will incur a 0.20% reduction of interest paid at maturity rates-1 yr$5,000–$250,0005.20%-paid at maturity
FixedMonthly interest option will incur a 0.20% reduction of interest paid at maturity rates-2 yrs$5,000–$250,0004.90%-paid at maturity
FixedMonthly interest option will incur a 0.20% reduction of interest paid at maturity rates.-2 yrs$5,000–$250,0005.10%-paid at maturity
FixedMonthly interest option will incur a 0.20% reduction of interest paid at maturity rates.-3 mo$5,000–$250,0004.10%-paid at maturity
FixedMonthly interest option will incur a 0.20% reduction of interest paid at maturity rates-3 mo$5,000–$250,0004.30%-paid at maturity
FixedMonthly interest option will incur a 0.20% reduction of interest paid at maturity rates-6 mo$5,000–$250,0004.75%-paid at maturity
FixedMonthly interest option will incur a 0.20% reduction of interest paid at maturity rates-6 mo$5,000–$250,0004.95%-paid at maturity

Fees

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

When you make a transaction1

  • Early Redemption Penalty

    The penalty applied to an early redemption of a Fixed Term Deposit is 30 Days interest on the redeeming portion of the deposit.

    No fee

Features

None published.

Eligibility and limits

  • Residency: Individuals must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia
  • Minimum balance $5,000
  • Available to individuals, companies and trust for personal or business use.
  • Is currently, or wishes to become, a shareholding member of The Capricornian Ltd.

Published by The Capricornian under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 6 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.