Discovery vs Sasfin

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd September 2024 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Discovery interest rates to Sasfin interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Discovery 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 September 2024.

How do Discovery fixed deposit interest rates compare to Sasfin ?

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

Discovery
8.60%
best rate
Sasfin
10.25%
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 Sasfin, the best interest rate you can get is 10.25% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R20,000 .

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

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Sasfin

This table shows Discovery'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 Discovery1Sasfin1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.66%
-
-211
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.66%
-
-211
R250,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.66%
-
-527
R250,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.66%
-
-527
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.66%
-
-2,109
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.66%
-
-2,109
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Sasfin.
    A negative amount means that Sasfin 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). Sasfin's interest rate for the same terms is 8.66%. Over 6 months you will earn R2,109 less in interest at Discovery compared Sasfin.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Sasfin

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

Investment amount Discovery1Sasfin1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.30%
9.50%
-
-1,300
R100,000 for 55+
8.30%
9.50%
-
-1,300
R250,000 for 18+
8.30%
9.50%
-
-3,250
R250,000 for 55+
8.30%
9.50%
-
-3,250
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.30%
9.50%
-
-13,000
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.30%
9.50%
-
-13,000
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Sasfin.
    A negative amount means that Sasfin 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). Sasfin's interest rate for the same terms is 9.50%. Over 12 months you will earn R13,000 less in interest at Discovery compared Sasfin.

3 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Sasfin

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

Investment amount Discovery1Sasfin1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.10%
10.00%
-
-7,402
R100,000 for 55+
8.10%
10.00%
-
-7,402
R250,000 for 18+
8.10%
10.00%
-
-18,505
R250,000 for 55+
8.10%
10.00%
-
-18,505
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.10%
10.00%
-
-74,021
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
10.00%
-
-74,021
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Sasfin.
    A negative amount means that Sasfin 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). Sasfin's interest rate for the same terms is 10.00%. Over 3 years you will earn R74,021 less in interest at Discovery compared Sasfin.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Discovery vs Sasfin

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

Investment amount Discovery1Sasfin1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.60%
10.25%
-
-13,107
R100,000 for 55+
8.60%
10.25%
-
-13,107
R250,000 for 18+
8.60%
10.25%
-
-32,767
R250,000 for 55+
8.60%
10.25%
-
-32,767
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.60%
10.25%
-
-131,069
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
10.25%
-
-131,069
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Discovery over and above Sasfin.
    A negative amount means that Sasfin 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). Sasfin's interest rate for the same terms is 10.25%. Over 5 years you will earn R131,069 less in interest at Discovery compared Sasfin.