Discovery vs Capitec

Interest rates compared

Last updated 1st November 2024 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Discovery interest rates to Capitec interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Discovery and Capitec 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 Discovery fixed deposit interest rates compare to Capitec ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Capitec than Discovery. Specifically, 35 out of 100 interest rates are better at Discovery than Capitec. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Capitec 65% 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)

Discovery
8.60%
best rate
Capitec
8.85%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Discovery is 8.6% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 . Whilst at Capitec, the best interest rate you can get is 8.85% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1,000,000 .

But how do interest rates at Discovery compare to Capitec across different terms and investment amounts?

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Capitec

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

Investment amount Discovery1Capitec1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.25%
7.70%
+
28
R10,000 for 55+
8.25%
7.70%
+
28
R100,000 for 18+
8.25%
7.75%
+
259
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
7.75%
+
259
R250,000 for 18+
8.25%
7.80%
+
588
R250,000 for 55+
8.25%
7.80%
+
588
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.00%
+
1,296
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.00%
+
1,296
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Capitec.
    A negative amount means that Capitec offers more than Discovery.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.25% interest rate at Discovery for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Capitec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.00%. Over 6 months you will earn R1,296 more in interest at Discovery compared Capitec.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Capitec

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

Investment amount Discovery1Capitec1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.30%
8.00%
+
32
R10,000 for 55+
8.30%
8.00%
+
32
R100,000 for 18+
8.30%
8.10%
+
210
R100,000 for 55+
8.30%
8.10%
+
210
R250,000 for 18+
8.30%
8.15%
+
400
R250,000 for 55+
8.30%
8.15%
+
400
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.30%
8.30%
-
0
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.30%
8.30%
-
0
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Capitec.
    A negative amount means that Capitec offers more than Discovery.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.3% interest rate at Discovery for a R1,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Capitec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.30%. Over 12 months you will earn R0 less in interest at Discovery compared Capitec.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Capitec

This table shows Discovery's and Capitec's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount Discovery1Capitec1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.10%
-
0
R10,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.10%
-
0
R100,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.20%
-
-239
R100,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.20%
-
-239
R250,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.25%
-
-868
R250,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.25%
-
-868
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.40%
-
-6,948
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.40%
-
-6,948
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Capitec.
    A negative amount means that Capitec offers more than Discovery.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.1% interest rate at Discovery for a R1,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Capitec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.40%. Over 2 years you will earn R6,948 less in interest at Discovery compared Capitec.

3 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Capitec

This table shows Discovery's and Capitec's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 3 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount Discovery1Capitec1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.20%
-
-39
R10,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.20%
-
-39
R100,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.25%
-
-565
R100,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.25%
-
-565
R250,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.30%
-
-1,855
R250,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.30%
-
-1,855
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.45%
-
-13,445
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.45%
-
-13,445
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Capitec.
    A negative amount means that Capitec offers more than Discovery.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.1% interest rate at Discovery for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Capitec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.45%. Over 3 years you will earn R13,445 less in interest at Discovery compared Capitec.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Capitec

This table shows Discovery's and Capitec's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount Discovery1Capitec1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.60%
-
0
R10,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.60%
-
0
R100,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.65%
-
-353
R100,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.65%
-
-353
R250,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.75%
-
-2,826
R250,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.75%
-
-2,826
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.85%
-
-19,116
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.85%
-
-19,116
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Capitec.
    A negative amount means that Capitec offers more than Discovery.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.6% interest rate at Discovery for a R1,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Capitec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.85%. Over 5 years you will earn R19,116 less in interest at Discovery compared Capitec.