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Public Bank Fixed Deposit Rates

3.80%
best rate p.a.
5.0(4 reviews)Conventional FD

Last updated 5 Oct 2026, 3:44 PM MYT · Reviewed by Raymond, Rates.my

Best rate
3.80%
per annum
Campaigns
4
FD products
Min deposit from
RM5,000
Tenures
3M, 6M, 9M, 12M, 15M, 18M, 24M

Public Bank fixed deposit overview

Public Bank is a commercial bank in Malaysia. Its best fixed deposit rate listed here is 3.80% p.a. on the PB RCB Special Fixed Deposit / Term Deposit-i, with placements from RM5,000. Across 4 campaigns the available tenures are 3M, 6M, 9M, 12M, 15M, 18M, 24M. Some of these rates are promotional and time-limited — check the validity date and eligibility before placing your funds. Compare each Public Bank FD campaign below, see what you'll need to open one, and read reviews from other depositors.

Public Bank FD campaigns & rates

PB RCB Special Fixed Deposit / Term Deposit-i
Red Carpet Banking only (Gold RM300k net assets / Elite RM1m). Q4 cycle 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026: 6M 3.65% (Gold and Elite) · 9M 3.80% (both) · 12M 3.75% Gold / 3.80% Elite. Available at all PBB and PIBB branches including RCB Centres. PIDM-protected up to RM250,000.
PromoFresh funds
3.80%
6, 9, 12 Months
Min deposit
RM10,000
Tenure
6, 9, 12 Months
Valid until
31 Dec 2026
Apply at Public Bank →
PB eFD via FPX Campaign (Q4 2026)
Q4 campaign 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026, placed online via FPX transfer from another bank (6am–11pm daily): 3.60% (6M) · 3.75% (9M) · 3.70% (12M). Min RM5,000 per placement, max RM2m per eFD account. Promotional rate for one cycle, then renews at the eFD board rate. Conventional PB eFD, PIDM-protected up to RM250,000. The same rates are available at branches as the PB Special Fixed Deposit (PLUS FD) campaign.
PromoOnline onlyFresh funds
3.75%
6, 9, 12 Months
Min deposit
RM5,000
Tenure
6, 9, 12 Months
Valid until
31 Dec 2026
Apply at Public Bank →
PB Special Fixed Deposit Campaign (PLUS FD, Q4 2026)
Q4 campaign 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026 at any PBB branch: 3.60% (6M) · 3.75% (9M) · 3.70% (12M) on PLUS Fixed Deposit. Min RM5,000 per placement, max RM10m per customer, fresh funds only. Promotional rate for one cycle, then renews at the PLUS FD board rate. PIDM-protected up to RM250,000.
PromoFresh funds
3.75%
6, 9, 12 Months
Min deposit
RM5,000
Tenure
6, 9, 12 Months
Valid until
31 Dec 2026
Apply at Public Bank →
PB eTerm Deposit-i via FPX (Q4 2026)
Q4 campaign 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026, placed online via FPX transfer from another bank (6am–11pm daily), min RM5,000 per placement, no maximum: eTD-i Plus 3.40% (3M) · 3.60% (6M) · 3.70% (12M); 3.70% (15M) · 3.00% (18M) · 3.00% (24M). Islamic (PIBB) Term Deposit-i, PIDM-protected up to RM250,000. Branch TD-i placements run a parallel campaign at the same Plus rates plus 7M 3.60% / 13M 3.65%.
PromoIslamicOnline onlyFresh funds
3.70%
3, 6, 12, 15, 18, 24 Months
Min deposit
RM5,000
Tenure
3, 6, 12, 15, 18, 24 Months
Valid until
31 Dec 2026
Apply at Public Bank →

Public Bank standard FD board rates

Standard (non-promotional) fixed deposit rates by tenure — effective 22 Sep 2026, from a minimum placement of RM1,000.

TenureRate p.a.
1–3 months1.65%
4–6 months1.75%
7–12 months1.80%
13–60 monthsNegotiable

Source: Public Bank official rates. Board rates can change without notice — verify before placing. A promotional FD reverts to these rates after its campaign cycle.

Opening a Public Bank fixed deposit

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Identification
Your MyKad (IC) if you're Malaysian, or passport for non-residents.
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Minimum deposit
From RM5,000 — varies by campaign.
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Fresh funds required
These rates need fresh funds — money new to Public Bank, not transferred from an existing Public Bank account.
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Where to open
Online via Public Bank internet/mobile banking, or at any branch.

Breaking a fixed deposit before maturity usually forfeits some or all of the interest — confirm the terms with Public Bank before you commit.

Public Bank fixed deposit FAQ

Public Bank's highest fixed deposit rate listed here is 3.80% p.a. on the PB RCB Special Fixed Deposit / Term Deposit-i, for a 6, 9, 12 Months tenure. Rates are indicative — confirm the current rate on the Public Bank website before applying.

The minimum placement starts from RM5,000. Some campaigns require up to RM10,000.

Yes — Public Bank offers a Term Deposit-i, the Shariah-compliant (non-interest, profit-sharing) equivalent of a conventional fixed deposit.

Your IC (MyKad) or passport, and the deposit amount. You can open some Public Bank FDs online via internet or mobile banking, or at a branch. Promotional rates usually require fresh funds (money new to the bank).

The PB RCB Special Fixed Deposit / Term Deposit-i promotional rate is valid until 31 Dec 2026 (indicative). Promotional campaigns can change or be withdrawn — always confirm the current offer and terms with Public Bank.

Outside promotions, Public Bank's standard FD board rates (effective 22 Sep 2026) are: 1.65% p.a. for 1–3 months; 1.75% p.a. for 4–6 months; 1.80% p.a. for 7–12 months; Negotiable for 13–60 months. Board rates apply to standard placements and to promotional FDs once the promo cycle ends, from a minimum placement of RM1,000. Confirm the current rate with Public Bank before placing.

Rates, tenures and promotions are indicative and time-limited — always confirm current terms with Public Bank before placing a deposit. Not financial advice. Rates.my is an independent comparison site, not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Bank; the bank's name and logo belong to their respective owners. Spotted an error, or need a correction or takedown? Contact Raymond at raymond@rates.my.

💬 Discussion (4)

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Trader·4d ago
As of October 2026, RCB RM250k+ gets 3.75% RCB RM1M gets 3.8% overall ok, but must check over the counter again at branch for better rates
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Marian·13 Jul 2026
Public bank stable and good, can sleep peacefully
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Tan·09 Jul 2026
Friendly staff over the counter, quite fast too
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Uncle·26 Jun 2026
Good public bank rates , over the counter might be better too

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