Absa Interest Rate Review for May 2024

Last updated 1st May 2024 by Walter

Introduction

This page gives you an overview of Absa interest rates for May 2024. Absa offers:

  • Savings accounts. Saving accounts give you quick and easy access to your money.
  • Notice accounts. You will need to give Absa notice before you get access to your money. Interest rates typically higher than your savings account.
  • Fixed deposits. The interest rate for a fixed deposit investment does not fluctuate and is instead fixed throughout your investment period.

The main difference between these three options is ease of access to your money. Savings accounts will provide you with near instant access, but in return you get a lower rate of interest . Notice accounts will provide better interest rates, but you will need to give Absa notice before getting access to your money. Fixed deposits generally pay the best interest, but you commit your money for a fixed term. In case you do need to withdraw, you can still get access before your term is over but will have to pay a penalty.

Absa interest rate overview for savings, notice accounts and fixed deposits

Here is a table of interest rates available at Absa. It shows the type of account, deposit and interest rate you can get.

Name Deposit Nominal rate
Savings
R0 - 13m
0 - 9.05%
Notice accounts
7 day notice
R25k
7.87%- 8.12%
15 day notice
R25k
7.9%- 8.15%
32 day notice
R25k
7.93%- 8.18%
45 day notice
R25k
8.65%- 8.9%
Fixed deposits
3 month
R1k - 1m
7.85%- 8.4%
24 month
R1k
8.7%- 8.8%
6 month
R1k - 1m
8.35%- 8.8%
36 month
R1k
8.85%- 8.9%
60 month
R1k - 100k
9.35%- 9.45%
12 month
R1k - 1m
9.1%- 9.55%
Savings

Absa offers one types of savings accounts.

Remember the primary benefit of a savings account is easy and quick access to your money.
Notice accounts

Absa offers four types of notice accounts.

  • Absa 7 day notice pays interest from 7.87% and up to 8.12% - for balances over R25.0k
  • Absa 15 day notice pays interest from 7.9% and up to 8.15% - for balances over R25.0k
  • Absa 32 day notice pays interest from 7.93% and up to 8.18% - for balances over R25.0k
  • Absa 45 day notice pays interest from 8.65% and up to 8.9% - for balances over R25.0k

Notice accounts pay better interest rates than savings, however, you will need to give notice to the bank before you get access to your money.
Fixed deposits

  • Absa 3 month fixed deposit pays interest from 7.85% and up to 8.4% - for balances over R1.0m
  • Absa 24 month fixed deposit pays interest from 8.7% and up to 8.8% - for balances over R1.0k
  • Absa 6 month fixed deposit pays interest from 8.35% and up to 8.8% - for balances over R1.0m
  • Absa 36 month fixed deposit pays interest from 8.85% and up to 8.9% - for balances over R1.0k
  • Absa 60 month fixed deposit pays interest from 9.35% and up to 9.45% - for balances over R100.0k
  • Absa 12 month fixed deposit pays interest from 9.1% and up to 9.55% - for balances over R1.0m

Fixed deposits typically pay better rates than savings and notice accounts. Your rate is fixed throughout the term.
PS. Check out my Absa fixed deposit calculator to find out how much interest you can earn compared to other banks for your investment amount.