Term Investments

Taimi Nounou Term Deposit are deposits lodged for a fixed-term, earning a fixed rate of interest for the agreed term. Any interests earned are liable for income tax. Accordingly, withholding tax, at the appropriate rate, must be deducted by the Bank from the gross amount of interest payable and forwarded to the Inland Revenue Department at the end of each month.

Features at glimpse:

  • The depositor is to nominate the chosen maturity date;
  • Investments will be accepted for less than 12 months;
  • The frequency of interest payment is upon maturity;
  • The Minimum deposit amount is $1,000.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the Terms & Conditions prior to applying for any Deposits.

Open accounts now, do print and bring the following:

  • Print and fill in the Taimi Nounou Term Deposit Application Form
  • Visit your nearest TDB Branch (Forms also available at all Branches)
  • Cash or Bank Cheque payable to TDB
  • Valid Id’s (Passport or combination of any two ID’s, either Driver’s License, National Identification Card, Birth Certificates, other identification card may be accepted)

To find more details:

Do download our Taimi Nounou Term Deposit Brochure to view the rates that best suit you.(Click Here to Download)or simply phone our Treasury Department during business hours on 23 333 from Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm. (Closed in Gazetted Public Holidays)

Bonds - Government Guaranteed

  • Subject to prospectus conditions
  • Early redemption may be restricted
  • Early redemption penalties apply
  • TDB has option for early repayment
  • Interest rate fixed for agreed term
  • Government withholding tax deducted from interest payments (10% for residents and 15% for non-residents)

Promissory Notes

Do you have a bit of extra cash lying around? Would you like to earn a better return on your spare funds that simply leaving it in a savings account? Talk to us today about a Promissory Note. It may just be what you’ve been looking for.

Term Interest Rate

1 month

1.50% pa
3 months 1.75% pa
6 months 2.00% pa
1 year 2.25% pa
2 years 2.50% pa
3 years 2.75% pa
5 years Upon request
  • Subject to prospectus conditions
  • Early redemption may be restricted
  • Early redemption penalties apply
  • TDB has option for early repayment
  • Interest rate fixed for agreed term
  • Government withholding tax deducted from interest payments (10% for residents and 15% for non-residents)
Overdraft
Establishment fee
Loan up to $500$50
$501 - $1,000$75 
$1,001 - $5,000$100 
$5,001 - $20,000$300 
$20,001 - $50,000$600
$50,001 - $100,000$1,000
$100,001 and over1.0% per loan
Loan Administration Fees
0 - $4,999$30 per month
$5,000 - $14,999$40 per month
$15,000 - $49,000$50 per month
$50,000 - $99,000$60 per month
$100,000 - $499,999$70 per month
$500,000 - $999,999$100 per month
$1,000,000 and over$150 per month
Search Fee
Search Fee$30 one off
Documentation and Handling Fee
Documentation handling feeUp to $100 One off
Line Fee
Line Fee0.5% 2% per annum of Limit amount for amount OD $10 and over. This fee is charged half yearly in June and December.
Unapproved Excess Fee
Unapproved Excess Fee$15 charged on day excess occurs and monthly until account in order

Business Overdraft

For when you need that little bit of extra cash.

Avoid the inconvenience of declined transactions and fees by getting access to Tonga Development Bank’s Business Overdraft. Get access to additional funds, it’ll be there if you need.

  • Perfect for short term liquidity or working capital requirements.
  • Hassle-free way to get access to those few extra dollars in a timely fashion.
  • Low fees and rates.
Overdraft
Establishment fee
Loan up to $500$50
$501 - $1,000$75 
$1,001 - $5,000$100 
$5,001 - $20,000$300 
$20,001 - $50,000$600
$50,001 - $100,000$1,000
$100,001 and over1.0% per loan
Loan Administration Fees
0 - $4,999$30 per month
$5,000 - $14,999$40 per month
$15,000 - $49,000$50 per month
$50,000 - $99,000$60 per month
$100,000 - $499,999$70 per month
$500,000 - $999,999$100 per month
$1,000,000 and over$150 per month
Search Fee
Search Fee$30 one off
Documentation and Handling Fee
Documentation handling feeUp to $100 One off
Line Fee
Line Fee0.5% 2% per annum of Limit amount for amount OD $10 and over. This fee is charged half yearly in June and December.
Unapproved Excess Fee
Unapproved Excess Fee$15 charged on day excess occurs and monthly until account in order