Bidvest vs Standard Bank

Interest rates compared

Last updated 1st November 2024 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Bidvest interest rates to Standard Bank interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Bidvest and Standard Bank websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 1st November 2024.

How do Bidvest fixed deposit interest rates compare to Standard Bank ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Bidvest than Standard Bank. Specifically, 100 out of 100 interest rates are better at Bidvest than Standard Bank. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Standard Bank 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
8.65%
best rate
Standard Bank
8.85%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Bidvest is 8.65% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 and be over the age of 55. Whilst at Standard Bank, the best interest rate you can get is 8.85% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 .

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Bidvest vs Standard Bank

This table shows Bidvest's and Standard Bank's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit.

Investment amount Bidvest1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.24%
6.93%
+
33
R10,000 for 55+
8.24%
7.43%
+
21
R100,000 for 18+
8.24%
7.61%
+
160
R100,000 for 55+
8.24%
7.61%
+
160
R250,000 for 18+
8.24%
7.61%
+
401
R250,000 for 55+
8.24%
7.61%
+
401
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.24%
7.71%
+
1,343
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.24%
7.71%
+
1,343
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Bidvest over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than Bidvest.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.24% interest rate at Bidvest for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.71%. Over 3 months you will earn R1,343 more in interest at Bidvest compared Standard Bank.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Bidvest vs Standard Bank

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

Investment amount Bidvest1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.45%
7.19%
+
65
R10,000 for 55+
8.45%
7.69%
+
39
R100,000 for 18+
8.45%
7.74%
+
370
R100,000 for 55+
8.45%
7.74%
+
370
R250,000 for 18+
8.45%
7.74%
+
924
R250,000 for 55+
8.45%
7.74%
+
924
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.45%
7.84%
+
3,169
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.45%
7.84%
+
3,169
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Bidvest over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than Bidvest.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.45% interest rate at Bidvest for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.84%. Over 6 months you will earn R3,169 more in interest at Bidvest compared Standard Bank.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Bidvest vs Standard Bank

This table shows Bidvest's and Standard Bank's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount Bidvest1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.60%
7.18%
+
153
R10,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.68%
+
104
R100,000 for 18+
8.60%
7.88%
+
780
R100,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.88%
+
830
R250,000 for 18+
8.60%
7.88%
+
1,950
R250,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.88%
+
2,075
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.60%
7.98%
+
6,700
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.98%
+
7,200
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Bidvest over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than Bidvest.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.65% interest rate at Bidvest for a R1,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.98%. Over 12 months you will earn R7,200 more in interest at Bidvest compared Standard Bank.

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