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Term deposit interest rates

These rates apply to deposits up to $1,000,000. Interest rates for amounts over $1,000,000 are by negotiation. Call us on 1300 228 228 or visit your nearest branch for more information.

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Standard and Regular Income Term Deposits

Term Interest paid monthly Interest paid quarterly Interest paid
half yearly
Interest paid annually Interest paid
at maturity
1 month --- --- --- --- 1.20% p.a.
2 months --- --- --- --- 1.60% p.a.
3 months 4.15% p.a. --- --- --- 4.25% p.a.
4 months 4.05% p.a. --- --- --- 4.15% p.a.
5 months 4.45% p.a. --- --- --- 4.55% p.a.
6 months 3.90% p.a. --- --- --- 4.00% p.a.
7 months 4.20% p.a. --- --- --- 4.30% p.a.
8 months 3.90% p.a. --- --- --- 4.00% p.a.
9 months 3.80% p.a. --- --- --- 3.90% p.a.
10 months 3.45% p.a. --- --- --- 3.55% p.a.
11 months 3.45% p.a. --- --- --- 3.55% p.a.
12 months 3.10% p.a. 3.02% p.a. 3.15% p.a. --- 4.00% p.a.
24 months 3.35% p.a. 3.37% p.a. 3.40% p.a. 3.45% p.a. ---
36 months 3.25% p.a. 3.27% p.a. 3.30% p.a. 3.35% p.a.  ---

55+ and not-for-profit Term Deposit

Term Interest paid fortnightly Interest paid monthly
3 months ---    
4.25% p.a.
6 months 3.95% p.a. 4.00% p.a.
12 months 3.15% p.a. 3.20% p.a.
24 months 3.40% p.a. 3.45% p.a.
36 months 3.30% p.a. 3.35% p.a.  

Farm Management Deposit

Term Interest paid
at maurity
12 months 4.30% p.a.

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Important information

The rates outlined below are effective 10 April 2025. Rates are subject to change and may change at any time including between the time you apply for a term deposit account and when your account is opened.

Banking and credit products issued by Police & Nurses Limited (BCU Bank).

We calculate interest daily by multiplying the balance of your deposit by the fixed interest rate.

Standard Term Deposits

  • Terms range from 1 to 36 months
  • Minimum deposit of $1,000
  • Interest is paid at maturity or annually, depending on the term you choose
  • Interest payments are paid into a savings account, either with BCU Bank or externally

Regular Income Term Deposits

  • Terms range from 3 to 36 months
  • Minimum deposit of $1,000
  • Interest is paid monthly, quarterly, or six-monthly, on the anniversary of the account opening
  • Interest payments are paid into a savings account, either with BCU Bank or externally

Term deposits for over 55s

  • Terms range from 6 to 36 months
  • Minimum deposit of $5,000
  • Interest is paid on fortnightly or monthly, on the anniversary of the account opening
  • Available to personal members only (individuals), one of which must be aged 55 or older
  • Interest payments are paid into a savings account, either with BCU Bank or externally

Any information on this website is general in nature and does not consider your personal needs, objectives or financial situation. Our rates are current as of today and can change at any time. Credit eligibility criteria, terms & conditions, fees & charges apply.