Defence Bank
Credit unionDefence Bank offers term deposits from 3-month to 2-year. Its highest current rate is 5.25% p.a. for a 2-year term, with interest paid annually and a $1k minimum deposit. Its 1-year rate currently reaches 5.20% p.a. Compare Defence Bank's current rates with the highest term deposit rates in Australia to see whether it is competitive right now.
Best available rate
2-year term · Annually · Min. $1k
This is one of Defence Bank's strongest current rates, but higher rates may be available across other lenders or terms.
Current Rates
Compare Defence Bank against all current term deposit rates or browse by term: 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, 2-year.
| Term | Rate p.a. | Interest paid | Min deposit | Since | |
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| 3mo | 4.35% | Quarterly | $1k | 8 Jul 2026 | |
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| 6mo | Semi-annually | $1k | 8 Jul 2026 | ||
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| 1yr | Annually | $1k | 8 Jul 2026 | ||
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| 2yr | Annually | $1k | 8 Jul 2026 | ||
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Defence Bank term deposit FAQs
What is Defence Bank's best term deposit rate? ▾
Defence Bank's best current term deposit rate is 5.25% p.a. for a 2-year term, with interest paid annually. Compare this with all Australian banks →
What is Defence Bank's best 12-month term deposit rate? ▾
Defence Bank's best current 12-month term deposit rate is 5.20% p.a., with interest paid annually. Compare 12-month rates across all banks →
What is the minimum deposit for a Defence Bank term deposit? ▾
The lowest minimum deposit currently available for a Defence Bank term deposit is $1,000. Minimum deposits can vary by term length — check the rates table above for details.
Are Defence Bank's term deposit rates competitive right now? ▾
Defence Bank's best current rate is 5.25% p.a. for a 2-year term. Compare this against the current leaders to see where it sits in the market: See the best term deposit rates in Australia →