Compare Fixed Deposits in Czech Republic

Live offers

20 live offers compared from 9 providers. Updated daily.

What is a Fixed Deposit in Czechia?

A fixed deposit, or term deposit (termínovaný vklad), locks a sum of money with a bank for an agreed period in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. Terms range from one month to several years, and the rate is fixed for the whole term, unlike a savings account where it floats. In return for giving up access, savers usually earn a higher, predictable return. Early withdrawal is often restricted or penalised.

How the Czech market works

Fixed-deposit rates in the Czech Republic reflect the Czech National Bank's policy rate and each bank's funding needs, so shorter and longer terms can carry different rates depending on the interest-rate outlook. Banks offer a ladder of maturities and sometimes pay a premium for locking money longer or for new deposits. Because the rate is guaranteed at the outset, fixed deposits appeal to savers who want certainty rather than the flexibility of a variable account. Because rates are fixed at the outset, timing matters, and some savers ladder several deposits with staggered maturities.

Benefits

Rate certainty — Your interest rate is locked for the whole term regardless of later market moves.

Higher returns — Fixed terms often pay more than instant-access savings accounts.

Deposit protection — Balances are guaranteed up to the 100,000 EUR equivalent per bank.

Discipline — Locking money away removes the temptation to spend it.

No market risk — Unlike investments, the capital and return are fixed and guaranteed.

How to choose

Match the term to when you will need the money, since breaking a deposit early usually forfeits interest. Compare rates across maturities, as the longest term does not always pay the most. Check whether the deposit renews automatically at maturity and on what terms, and confirm the minimum deposit. Weigh a fixed deposit against an instant-access savings account if you might need liquidity before the term ends.

Leading providers in Czechia

Most Czech banks offer term deposits, including ČSOB, Komerční banka, Česká spořitelna, UniCredit Bank, Moneta Money Bank, Fio banka and Raiffeisenbank. Air Bank provides straightforward digital term products. Smaller and specialist banks sometimes advertise higher rates to attract deposits. Comparing across these institutions can reveal meaningful differences in rate for the same maturity.

What it costs

Opening a term deposit is free, and there is no ongoing fee. The main cost is opportunity: your money is locked, and accessing it early typically means losing some or all of the accrued interest. Interest is credited at maturity or periodically and is subject to Czech withholding tax on interest income, so the net return is lower than the quoted gross rate. Minimum deposits are usually modest. Longer maturities do not always pay the highest rate, as banks price terms to their funding needs and the interest-rate outlook.

Protections and regulation

Banks are licensed and supervised by the ČNB, and term deposits are covered by the Czech deposit guarantee scheme (Garanční systém finančního trhu) up to the equivalent of 100,000 EUR per depositor per bank, combined with other deposits at the same institution. This makes term deposits one of the lowest-risk ways to hold cash within the guarantee limit.

Common questions

Can I withdraw early? — Usually only with a penalty or loss of interest; some banks allow it under specific conditions.

Does the deposit renew automatically? — Many do at maturity, so check the renewal terms and the new rate.

Is the interest taxed? — Yes, Czech banks withhold tax on interest before crediting it.

What is the minimum deposit? — It is usually modest, though some higher-rate offers require a larger sum to open.

Fixed-Rate Deposits in Czech Republic — FAQ