Westpac Term Deposit

  

If you have a business registered in Australia, you can earn fixed returns on your funds with a Westpac business term deposit. These accounts are offered for a minimum investment amount of $50,000. Westpac business term deposit interest rates vary based on the term and interest payment frequency that you select. Special Term Deposit offer 0.40% p.a. Fixed rate for 12 months Offer available from 5th February 2021 for a limited time only on Term Deposits opened or renewed by personal customers. Available on deposits from $5,000 - $2,000,000 with interest paid monthly or at maturity.

To earn a guaranteed rate of return on your funds over a fixed period.

Features and benefits

  • Conditions apply. Offer excludes corporate, institutional and government customers. If you are on a special rate and your Term Deposit rolls over automatically, the Term Deposit may be automatically re-invested at a lower rate than the current interest rate. Interest rate adjustment may apply if funds are withdrawn before maturity.
  • Special Term Deposit offer 0.40% p.a. Fixed rate for 12 months Offer available from 5th February 2021 for a limited time only on Term Deposits opened or renewed by personal customers. Available on deposits from $5,000 - $2,000,000 with interest paid monthly or at maturity.
  • No monthly account service fee or establishment fee1
  • Competitive interest rates with fixed amounts, rates and terms
  • A range of fixed investment terms available to suit your needs
  • Interest paid monthly, annually, and at maturity2.

Refer to the PNG Customer Service Fees and Charges Brochure (PDF 90KB) for details.

Here’s what to do

To open a Westpac personal bank account, you’ll need to provide us with a signed and completed personal account opening form, along with some current identification documents.

We are required to verify your:

  1. Full name
  2. Date of birth
  3. Residential address
  4. Occupation
  5. Signature
  6. Citizenship
  7. TIN
  8. Income source


Information must be verified from a combination of identification documents including national ID card, birth certificate, or passport. Download the Opening a Personal Bank Account Brochure (PDF 164KB) for a list of accepted identification documents and additional identification required for non-residents. Visit your local branch or call (+675) 322 0888 for more information.

Existing customers

You may have already provided necessary identification or you may need to provide additional current identification documents. Visit your local branch to get started.

Need help?

Simply speak to a Banking Representative by calling (+675) 322 0888.

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Things you should know

Conditions apply. Offer excludes corporate, institutional and government customers. If you are on a special rate and your Term Deposit rolls over automatically, the Term Deposit may be automatically re-invested at a lower rate than the current interest rate.

1. Early termination fee applies if the Term Deposit is ended before the full term.

2. Confirmation, Maturity, Renewal and Repayment advices sent. Once your fixed term ends, you can withdraw your funds by bank cheque, cash or direct credit into another bank account.

To earn a guaranteed rate of return on your funds over a fixed period.

Features and benefits

  • No monthly account service fee or establishment fee
  • High fixed interest rate on balances of $1,000 and above1
  • A range of fixed investment terms available to suit your needs
  • Interest paid 6 monthly and at maturity2.

Fees

Refer to the Fiji Customer Service Fees Booklet (PDF 98KB)

Increased regulatory focus has led to enhanced requirements for Customer Due Diligence (CDD). With this in mind, prior to the account being opened, customers will need to:

Step 1 - Visit a Branch nearest you and bring along the following:

Term Deposit Definition

  • Certificate of registration and $35 for search fee. (As a mandatory requirement, the Bank will conduct a search to confirm ownership).
  • More information will be provided to you at this point, including mandatory forms to complete.

Call Deposit

Step 2 - Once your search results are in place, you will be contacted by the Bank. You are required to collect and present the following documentations to the Bank for further verification:

  • Completed copy(ies) of mandatory forms. (These are forms provided to you in Step 1 above).
  • Copy of memorandum and articles, articles of association, by law etc.
  • Company Resolution - signed by an authorized individual naming authorized signatories and method of operation
  • Reserve Bank of Fiji letter (issue of shares to non-residents)
  • Investment Fiji certificate and confirmation (non – residents)
  • Valid business licence and/ hotel licence
  • TIN letter for company/organisation
  • Documentation to confirm source of funds
  • Minimum opening balance - $1000.00
  • Completed and signed forms – Please visit your nearest branch to obtain a copy of the form
  • Identification for all associated parties (A/P’s) i.e. Directors, Shareholders that own 20% or more, Company Secretary, Signatories, Agents etc. (Examples of identification noted below):

For Residents, we recommend that you provide the following identification documents (but not limited to):

  • Voter ID (Citizenship, Name, Residential Address, Date of Birth, Signature & Photo);
  • TIN Letter or Joint Card (Name, Photo & TIN) and;
  • An employment letter that states your occupation and confirmation that a salary is paid to you (Occupation & Source of Funds).

For Non-Residents, we recommend that you provide the following identification documents (but not limited to):

  • A copy of your passport - Biodata and Fiji Visa page (Citizenship, Name, Date of Birth & Photo/Signature),
  • Joint Card – Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS) (Name, Photo & TIN);
  • An official ID or document that confirms your residential address - Driver's license, tenancy agreement or a Reference Letter (Residential Address);
  • An employment letter that states your occupation or role and confirmation that a salary is paid to them (Occupation & Source of Funds).

Step 3 - Need help?

Westpac Term Deposit Rates

Simply speak to a Westpac Customer Service Representative by calling 132 032.

Westpac Term Deposit

Things you should know

Conditions apply. Offer excludes corporate, institutional and government customers. If you are on a special rate and your Term Deposit rolls over automatically, the Term Deposit may be automatically re-invested at a lower rate than the current interest rate.

1. Interest rate adjustment may apply if funds are withdrawn before maturity.

2. Once your fixed term ends, you can withdraw your funds via bank cheque, cash or direct credit into another bank account.