Why open a Business Term Deposit for your SMSF?
Fixed interest rate
Get a fixed interest rate for the timeframe of your choice on deposits of $10,000 or more.
Know your savings are guaranteed
Combined savings balances up to $250,000 per customer are guaranteed by the Australian Government.
Pay no ING fees
With every cent deposited earning you interest with no fees, all your money gets the chance to grow.
No ING fees, fixed rates
Get fixed interest rates on deposits of between $10,000 and $10 million.
90 day rate
120 day rate
180 day rate
210 day rate
270 day rate
330 day rate
1 year rate
2 year rate
Put your SMSF Term Deposit to work
1. Open your term deposit
Open a Business Term Deposit online or by downloading a form. Existing customers can open additional accounts over the phone.
2. Choose your maturity option
Tell us what to do with your money when the term ends. You’ve got three options to choose from.
3. Grow your SMSF savings
Rollover your principal and interest to see your SMSF savings grow.
A registered SMSF
An Australian resident for taxation purposes
18+ years old (applicant plus all signatories)
Have a minimum deposit of $10,000
A new ING customer; and
A registered SMSF
Your personal and business contact details, as well as contact details for all trustees and authorised users if applicable
Business bank account details (to link to your Business Term Deposit). Please note, the ING Orange Everyday is a personal bank account and can't be linked to your Business Term Deposit
An Australian Business Number (ABN), Tax File Number (TFN) or exemption code (otherwise tax is deducted at the highest marginal rate)
A certified copy of the trust deed
An existing Client Number (if you're already with ING)
Early withdrawal interest amount
Because life changes, your term deposit can too. See the table below to check the interest rate reduction that will apply if you choose to close your term deposit before the maturity date. To close your account before the maturity date, just give 31 days notice (except in the case of financial support) by calling 133 464.
0% to less than 20%
20% to less than 40%
40% to less than 60%
60% to less than 80%
80% to less than 100%
Interest will be calculated from the date your account was opened to the date it is closed by applying the interest rate applicable on opening day less the following interest rate reduction.
Got a question about SMSF Business Term Deposits?
Chances are, you'll find the answer in our FAQs.
Here are some of the more common questions we get asked.
What bank accounts can I link to my ING account?
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Some of our accounts require a linked bank account in order to operate.
Linked bank accounts:
- must have an Australian BSB/account number
- must be in the same name as your ING account
- can be a joint account if you're one of the signatories on the joint account
- if your ING account is a joint account, the linked account must be in both names.
And depending on how you bank with us, the following applies too:
Savings Booster
- To have a Savings Booster, you need to also have an active and unrestricted Orange Everyday account in the same name. For joint accounts, both the Savings Booster and Orange Everyday need to be in the same joint names.
Savings Maximiser
- The linked account can be an ING Orange Everyday account in the same names or a personal transaction account with another institution
- We can't accept credit cards
Savings Accelerator
- The linked account can be an ING Savings Maximiser or an Orange Everyday account in the same names. You can also link to a personal transaction account with another institution.
- We can't accept credit cards or passbooks
Business Optimiser
- The linked account must be a business account with another institution
- We can't accept credit cards or passbooks
Personal Term Deposit
- The linked account can be a personal account with another institution or an existing ING account - Savings Maximiser, Savings Accelerator or Orange Everyday.
Business Term Deposit
- The linked account can be an external business account or an ING Business Optimiser account in the same name
- We can't accept credit cards or passbooks
Home loans
- You can have up to four internal/external accounts linked to your home loan. Each must be in the name of at least one home loan account holder.
- For information about offset linkage, refer to What is an offset Account
Everyday Accounts (Orange Everyday)
- Because it's an account specifically designed for transactions between you and third parties, you don't need to set up a linked account for Orange Everyday. You can Pay Anyone from your Everyday account to any valid account.
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What happens at the maturity of my Term Deposit?
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When your Term Deposit matures - that is, reaches the end of its term - you have a few options. It really depends on whether you want to keep saving or get your hands on your money.
You'll be asked to choose from the following maturity options when you apply for your Term Deposit. Remember, you can change this choice at any time online (up until 1 business day before maturity).
- 1. Renew Term Deposit - Principal & Interest
Choose this option if you want the total amount in your Term Deposit to be renewed - for the same time period - upon maturity. - 2. Renew Term Deposit - Principal Only
Choose this option if you want the interest earned during the Term Deposit to be transferred to your linked bank account. We will then renew the Term Deposit using your original deposit amount. - 3. Close the Term Deposit
Choose this option if you want all of your money - the original deposit amount plus any interest earned - transferred back into your linked account.
On the day your Term Deposit matures, we'll act on your chosen instructions. If you chose option 2 or 3, we'll transfer the money to your linked bank account. If this linked account is an ING account, the money will appear immediately. For non-ING accounts, please see our clearance times.
To change your maturity instructions, please refer to: How can I change my maturity options on my Term Deposit?
Grace Period
All Personal Term Deposits that roll over benefit from a 'grace period' of 7 calendar days, starting from the maturity date.
During this time, you can contact us to close your Personal Term Deposit without incurring a reduction in the interest rate that applies to your account. You can also change the amount of funds in your new account and/or change the term of your Personal Term Deposit during this time.
Please refer to: What is the 7 calendar day 'grace period?
- 1. Renew Term Deposit - Principal & Interest
How do I open a SMSF Business Term Deposit as a trust or self-managed super fund?
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If you're new to ING, you can open a Business Term Deposit online.
Before you start, make sure you:
- are at least 18 years old and an Australian resident
- have a minimum deposit of $10,000
- have an Australian driver's licence or passport
- have an Australian bank account in the same name as the term deposit. This can be an ING Business Optimiser or an external account held with another Australian Financial Institution.
Apply online
- Select the entity type (e.g. individual trustee or company trustee).
- Enter the required business details.
- Choose your term and investment amount.
- Provide your term deposit maturity instructions.
- Add your nominated bank account (this is the account used to fund your term deposit and receive funds at maturity).
Your nominated bank account must:
- be in the same name as the term deposit
- accept direct debits and credits
- have enough funds for the investment amount
- not be an ING account, except the Business Optimiser
If you're an existing ING customer, you can apply for a Business Term Deposit by selecting "Apply now" and "Existing customer".
We'll review your application and contact you if we need more information.
When your application has been approved, we'll direct debit the funds from the account that you nominate on your application.
We'll also send you a letter with your Business Term Deposit details.
I'm an existing ING customer. Can I open an ING Business Term Deposit?
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Yes, you can open a Business Term Deposit if you’re an existing ING customer.
If you are an ING personal banking customer, and your business is not yet known to us, you can apply for a Business Term Deposit by selecting "Apply now" and “Existing Customer”.
If your business is already known to us and currently holds a Business Optimiser or Business Term Deposit, you can open additional accounts by contacting us. You can also choose to download and complete a form and submit via email along with the ING client number for your business.
How do I make deposits to my Business Term Deposit account?
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All deposits to a Business Term Deposit account are made via direct debit from the linked bank account you nominate during the application process. Your term deposit will be funded once your application and direct debit has been processed.
You can choose to nominate an external bank account or an ING Business Optimiser.
Your nominated bank account must:
- Be in the same name as the term deposit
- Accept direct debits and credits
- Have enough funds for the investment amount
- Not be an ING account, except the Business Optimiser