Time Deposits
Time Deposits Meaning:
In banking terminology, the term Time Deposit refers to a deposit held in an account at a financial institution which carries a fixed term or time frame. Generally, a Time Deposit will be offered by banks for short-term maturities of from one month to several years.
In banking terminology, the term Time Deposit refers to a deposit held in an account at a financial institution which carries a fixed term or time frame. Generally, a Time Deposit will be offered by banks for short-term maturities of from one month to several years.
For example, when a bank customer purchases a Time Deposit, they will usually be advised that the money cannot be withdrawn until after the term of the deposit has lapsed or by giving the bank a pre-determined amount of notice before making the withdrawal and paying a penalty. Time Deposits offer the banking customer a higher interest rate than demand deposits and have a very low risk factor associated with them as an investment. The most common type of Time Deposit is a Certificate of Deposit or CD. Time Deposits can also be opened in a Savings Account and can be a useful investment option for the more conservative, risk averse investor seeking to maintain their principal.