Access Bank Plc vs SA Retail Bonds

Interest rates compared

Last updated 1st May 2026 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Access Bank Plc interest rates to SA Retail Bonds interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Access Bank Plc and SA Retail Bonds websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 1st May 2026.

How do Access Bank Plc fixed deposit interest rates compare to SA Retail Bonds ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at SA Retail Bonds than Access Bank Plc. Specifically, 0 out of 100 interest rates are better at Access Bank Plc than SA Retail Bonds. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at SA Retail Bonds 100% of the time. (PS this was done by comparing all the interest rates on offer for different terms, investment amounts and age groups. Only terms which are offered by both banks are included in the comparison)

Access Bank Plc
7.75%
best rate
SA Retail Bonds
9.25%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Access Bank Plc is 7.75% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R0 . Whilst at SA Retail Bonds, the best interest rate you can get is 9.25% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1 .

But how do interest rates at Access Bank Plc compare to SA Retail Bonds across different terms and investment amounts?

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Access Bank Plc vs SA Retail Bonds

This table shows Access Bank Plc's and SA Retail Bonds's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount Access Bank Plc1SA Retail Bonds1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.50%
8.25%
-
-142
R100,000 for 18+
7.50%
8.25%
-
-1,420
R250,000 for 18+
7.50%
8.25%
-
-3,550
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.50%
8.25%
-
-14,201
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Access Bank Plc over and above SA Retail Bonds.
    A negative amount means that SA Retail Bonds offers more than Access Bank Plc.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.5% interest rate at Access Bank Plc for a R1,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). SA Retail Bonds's interest rate for the same terms is 8.25%. Over 2 years you will earn R14,201 less in interest at Access Bank Plc compared SA Retail Bonds.

3 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Access Bank Plc vs SA Retail Bonds

This table shows Access Bank Plc's and SA Retail Bonds's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 3 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount Access Bank Plc1SA Retail Bonds1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.75%
-
-378
R100,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.75%
-
-3,776
R250,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.75%
-
-9,440
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.75%
-
-37,759
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Access Bank Plc over and above SA Retail Bonds.
    A negative amount means that SA Retail Bonds offers more than Access Bank Plc.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.6% interest rate at Access Bank Plc for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). SA Retail Bonds's interest rate for the same terms is 8.75%. Over 3 years you will earn R37,759 less in interest at Access Bank Plc compared SA Retail Bonds.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Access Bank Plc vs SA Retail Bonds

This table shows Access Bank Plc's and SA Retail Bonds's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount Access Bank Plc1SA Retail Bonds1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.75%
9.25%
-
-1,002
R100,000 for 18+
7.75%
9.25%
-
-10,019
R250,000 for 18+
7.75%
9.25%
-
-25,047
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.75%
9.25%
-
-100,187
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Access Bank Plc over and above SA Retail Bonds.
    A negative amount means that SA Retail Bonds offers more than Access Bank Plc.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.75% interest rate at Access Bank Plc for a R1,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). SA Retail Bonds's interest rate for the same terms is 9.25%. Over 5 years you will earn R100,187 less in interest at Access Bank Plc compared SA Retail Bonds.