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Term Deposit

Term Deposits   Invest $5000 or more in a term deposit for a fixed term. The interest rate and term are fixed when the investment starts and rates tend to be higher than with savings accounts.  
Term Deposit investment rates
Term Deposit investment rates

Term Deposit

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Features of a term deposit
earn a fixed rate of interest for a fixed term  
competitive tiered interest rates give you higher returns for larger investments  
terms from 30 days to 5 years to suit your investment goals and your lifestyle  
choice of interest payment frequencies for fixed terms of twelve months or longer  
choose a compounding deposit option for faster growth  
choose a monthly income option for regular income  
Minimum investment for a term deposit
You can invest from as little as $5000. Interest rates for amounts of $250,000 or more are available on request.
Who is a term deposit suitable for?
We recommend term deposits for people who
like to keep things straightforward, and agree everything up front  
don’t want to watch or worry about their investment.  
To invest in a Westpac Term Deposit
At a branch
You will need to take a current form of identification along with you e.g. NZ driver's licence or passport. You’ll get a certificate as a record of your investment this will detail your interest payment and reinvestment or repayment instructions. You can also view this investment information in Online Banking. Please visit a Westpac branch near you.
Through Online Banking
If you already have an existing Term Deposit, and want to add this account to your existing Online Banking service, either call us on 0800 666 001, or visit your local Westpac branch.
Otherwise, if you are registered for Online Banking and this will be your first Term Deposit, you can open a new Term Deposit account online. This will automatically be added your Online Banking service.
Once your Term Deposit is set up in Online Banking, you will be able to
view the details online  
reinvest your deposit when its due to mature.  
change your deposits maturity instructions.*  
*Conditions apply. You need to be sole signatory for the Term Deposit and we need to have your current address
Reinvesting or Repayments
For longer term investments
we’ll send you a reminder when your investment is due to mature  
your investment (plus interest) can be automatically reinvested for the same or another term  
you can also have your investment paid into any New Zealand bank account you choose when it matures.  
In emergencies or other special circumstances
you can request to withdraw part or all of your Term Deposit before the term ends  
you’ll need to talk to your branch about making the withdrawal  
if you take money out early, your initial interest rate will reduce for the amount you withdraw (and any amount still invested)  
Westpac will determine the reduced interest rate.  
Term Deposit investment rates
> Term Deposit Investment Rates
You can get a copy of the current disclosure statement for Westpac New Zealand Limited and a copy of the investment statement for any securities for which an investment statement is required from any Westpac branch in New Zealand free of charge. Interest rates quoted are subject to change. Full details of the terms and conditions are available from any Westpac branch in New Zealand.
The information on this page is presented subject to our legal page and any other terms and conditions that Westpac may impose from time to time. It is subject to change without notification.
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