Qudos Bank — Standard Term Deposits ($500 -$3,000,000) - 12 months
Pros
- Among the most competitive 1-year term deposit rates
- 5.45% p.a. fixed for the full 1-year term
- Government guaranteed up to $250,000
- Low $500 minimum to get started
- Interest paid annually
Cons
- Your money is locked away for the 1-year term
- Breaking early usually needs notice and reduces your interest
- Fixed rate, you won't benefit if rates rise during the term