Term Deposits

Term deposit

Feel confident knowing exactly how much your money will earn. Lock-in a competitive interest rate from as short as 1 month to as long as 5 years.

Already a customer banking online with us?

Save time by using your NetBank details.

New customer or don't bank online with us?

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Special offers

4.80% p.a. for 9 months

4.50% p.a. for 12 months

4.00% p.a. for 24 months

Special offers available from 14 August 2024 for a limited time only. Conditions apply. *

Features & benefits

Fixed return on your investment

With our Term Deposit, if you don’t need immediate access to these funds you have the security of locking in a fixed rate of return, giving you greater peace of mind.

Choose from a range of terms

You can choose from a range of terms to suit your needs. Anything from 1 month to 5 years.

Safe and secure

Combined balances of up to $250,000 per account holder are guaranteed and secured by the Australian Government.

Keep track of your investment

View, track and manage your Term Deposit alongside your other accounts in NetBank, CommBiz and the CommBank app.

Help when you need it

We’re Australia’s largest bank, with an extensive branch network across the country, and all phone-based specialists in Australia. We’re here to help you with your investment and your future plans.

Flexible

Once your Term Deposit matures, if you forget to let us know what to do with your investment or you haven’t decided yet, we’ll keep your funds secure in our holding facility for up to six months.

Rates & fees

Some of our most popular rates

Interest rate for $5,000 to $49,999
Interest rate for $50,000 to $1,999,999
Interest paid At the end of the term At the end of the term 24 - 33 months

The above Term Deposit rates are available online and in branch for customers with a maximum limit of $1,999,999 per customer. For amounts greater than $1,999,999 or to open Business Term Deposits, please contact any CommBank branch or your relationship manager.

If you don't provide instructions, funds will automatically be placed in the Term Deposit holding facility as a default. Holding facility earns a fixed interest rate, which may be lower than the rate offered for a fixed term.

Latest rates as of 14 August 2024. Interest rates on offer may vary at any time without notice.

Fees & Charges

There are no set up or establishment fees.

If you want to withdraw your Term Deposit before it matures you’ll need to give us 31 days' notice. You may incur a prepayment interest adjustment and administration fee.

How to apply online

Already a customer banking online with us?

Save time by using your NetBank details.

New customer or don't bank online with us?

Call or visit your nearest branch.

If you're a new customer or you'd like to invest more, contact us or visit a branch

Easy to keep track

Manage online and on the go

See, track and manage your Term Deposit alongside your other accounts in NetBank, CommBiz and the CommBank app.

Know what you’re earning

The fixed rate of return means you’ll always know what your investment’s worth and can plan how to use the interest earned.

Opt-in for free maturity alerts and e-notices

Opt in for alerts and we’ll send you an email or SMS a week before your Term Deposit matures – so you never miss your maturity date.

Opt in for e-notices and replace the clutter of paper notices. Look back at old notices in NetBank and we’ll email you when a new one is available.

Track your investment

Options at maturity

Renewal

Proactively renew your Term Deposit for another term to immediately lock in a new interest rate. You can also top it up with additional funds or withdraw a portion of your Term Deposit.

Full withdrawal

Withdraw all of your investment including the interest you’ve earned.

Place in Holding Facility

Place your money in our Holding Facility while you decide what to do. If you don’t provide instructions to us, your money will be placed in our Holding Facility until you let us know what you want to do. Your money will continue to earn a variable interest rate that’s paid weekly.

Let us know your maturity instructions

You don’t need to visit us at a branch or call us to let us know what you’d like to do when your Term Deposit matures. Simply let us know your maturity instructions through NetBank. Watch how to manage your Term Deposit maturity in NetBank (opens in YouTube). Discover more

Tools & support

Tools & calculators

Guidance

FAQs

Not sure if this is the right account for you?

We're here to help

Contact us

Message us in the CommBank app or call to connect to the right help.

Message us

Get instant help from our virtual assistant or connect to a specialist.

FAQs

Search support and our most frequently asked questions.

Find a branch

Find a branch, ATM or specialist near you.

Things you should know

* Available on balances from $5,000 to $1,999,999 with interest paid annually. Special Offers are available on Term Deposits opened or renewed by personal or Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) customers only. The offer is not available to all other Business customers (including Financial Institutions). Personal and SMSF customers can access this special offer online via NetBank and the CommBank App, or visit their nearest branch. Renewing Personal and SMSF Term Deposit customers can also call 13 2221. The target market for this product will be found within the product’s Target Market Determination, available here. This information has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should, before acting on this, consider the appropriateness of the product to your circumstances. General Information and Terms and Conditions for Term Deposits and Electronic Banking are available here or from any branch of the Commonwealth Bank. Please view our Financial Services Guide (PDF68KB).
Interest rates on offer may vary at any time without notice.

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