Bidvest vs Sasfin

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd April 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Bidvest interest rates to Sasfin interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Bidvest and Sasfin websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 2nd April 2025.

How do Bidvest fixed deposit interest rates compare to Sasfin ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Bidvest than Sasfin. Specifically, 100 out of 100 interest rates are better at Bidvest than Sasfin. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Sasfin 0% 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)

Bidvest
8.42%
best rate
Sasfin
7.96%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Bidvest is 8.42% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 and be over the age of 55. Whilst at Sasfin, the best interest rate you can get is 7.96% for the 9-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R20,000 .

But how do interest rates at Bidvest compare to Sasfin across different terms and investment amounts?

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Bidvest vs Sasfin

This table shows Bidvest's and Sasfin's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit.

Investment amount Bidvest1Sasfin1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.05%
7.85%
+
101
R100,000 for 55+
8.05%
7.85%
+
101
R250,000 for 18+
8.05%
7.85%
+
252
R250,000 for 55+
8.05%
7.85%
+
252
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.05%
7.85%
+
1,009
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.05%
7.85%
+
1,009
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Bidvest over and above Sasfin.
    A negative amount means that Sasfin offers more than Bidvest.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.05% interest rate at Bidvest for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Sasfin's interest rate for the same terms is 7.85%. Over 6 months you will earn R1,009 more in interest at Bidvest compared Sasfin.

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