Discovery vs Nedbank

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd September 2024 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Discovery interest rates to Nedbank interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Discovery and Nedbank websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 2nd September 2024.

How do Discovery fixed deposit interest rates compare to Nedbank ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Nedbank than Discovery. Specifically, 4 out of 100 interest rates are better at Discovery than Nedbank. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Nedbank 96% 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
Nedbank
9.81%
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 Nedbank, the best interest rate you can get is 9.81% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R250,000 .

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Discovery1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.95%
7.75%
+
5
R10,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.00%
-
-1
R100,000 for 18+
7.95%
8.30%
-
-87
R100,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.20%
-
-64
R250,000 for 18+
7.95%
8.40%
-
-282
R250,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.30%
-
-218
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.95%
8.40%
-
-1,129
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.40%
-
-1,129
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank offers more than Discovery.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.95% interest rate at Discovery for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.40%. Over 3 months you will earn R1,129 less in interest at Discovery compared Nedbank.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Discovery1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.15%
+
5
R10,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.25%
-
0
R100,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.55%
-
-153
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.45%
-
-106
R250,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.65%
-
-515
R250,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.55%
-
-384
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.65%
-
-2,061
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.65%
-
-2,061
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.65%. Over 6 months you will earn R2,061 less in interest at Discovery compared Nedbank.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Discovery1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.30%
8.65%
-
-38
R10,000 for 55+
8.30%
8.65%
-
-38
R100,000 for 18+
8.30%
9.05%
-
-810
R100,000 for 55+
8.30%
8.85%
-
-600
R250,000 for 18+
8.30%
9.10%
-
-2,175
R250,000 for 55+
8.30%
9.05%
-
-2,025
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.30%
9.10%
-
-8,700
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.30%
9.10%
-
-8,700
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 9.10%. Over 12 months you will earn R8,700 less in interest at Discovery compared Nedbank.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Discovery1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.40%
-
-69
R10,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.55%
-
-104
R100,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.75%
-
-1,523
R100,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.75%
-
-1,523
R250,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.95%
-
-5,008
R250,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.85%
-
-4,407
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.95%
-
-20,032
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.95%
-
-20,032
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.95%. Over 2 years you will earn R20,032 less in interest at Discovery compared Nedbank.

3 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Discovery1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.45%
-
-134
R10,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.60%
-
-191
R100,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.80%
-
-2,663
R100,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.80%
-
-2,663
R250,000 for 18+
8.10%
9.00%
-
-8,627
R250,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.90%
-
-7,641
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.10%
9.00%
-
-34,507
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
9.00%
-
-34,507
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 9.00%. Over 3 years you will earn R34,507 less in interest at Discovery compared Nedbank.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Discovery1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.60%
9.15%
-
-420
R10,000 for 55+
8.60%
9.35%
-
-579
R100,000 for 18+
8.60%
9.55%
-
-7,395
R100,000 for 55+
8.60%
9.45%
-
-6,592
R250,000 for 18+
8.60%
9.81%
-
-23,634
R250,000 for 55+
8.60%
9.55%
-
-18,487
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.60%
9.81%
-
-94,535
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
9.81%
-
-94,535
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 9.81%. Over 5 years you will earn R94,535 less in interest at Discovery compared Nedbank.