FNB vs Bidvest

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd March 2025 by Walter

Introduction

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

How do FNB fixed deposit interest rates compare to Bidvest ?

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

FNB
8.60%
best rate
Bidvest
8.51%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at FNB is 8.6% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1,000,000 and be over the age of 55. Whilst at Bidvest, the best interest rate you can get is 8.51% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 and be over the age of 55.

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Bidvest

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

Investment amount FNB1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.90%
8.00%
-
-28
R10,000 for 55+
7.00%
8.00%
-
-25
R10,000 for 55+
7.00%
8.00%
-
-25
R10,000 for 55+
6.90%
8.00%
-
-28
R100,000 for 18+
6.90%
8.00%
-
-279
R100,000 for 55+
7.00%
8.00%
-
-253
R100,000 for 55+
7.00%
8.00%
-
-253
R100,000 for 55+
6.90%
8.00%
-
-279
R250,000 for 18+
7.00%
8.00%
-
-632
R250,000 for 55+
7.10%
8.00%
-
-567
R250,000 for 55+
7.10%
8.00%
-
-567
R250,000 for 55+
7.00%
8.00%
-
-632
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.20%
8.00%
-
-2,031
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.30%
8.00%
-
-1,771
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.30%
8.00%
-
-1,771
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.20%
8.00%
-
-2,031
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.2% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Bidvest's interest rate for the same terms is 8.00%. Over 3 months you will earn R2,031 less in interest at FNB compared Bidvest.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Bidvest

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

Investment amount FNB1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.05%
8.14%
-
-56
R10,000 for 55+
7.15%
8.14%
-
-51
R10,000 for 55+
7.15%
8.14%
-
-51
R10,000 for 55+
7.05%
8.14%
-
-56
R100,000 for 18+
7.05%
8.14%
-
-563
R100,000 for 55+
7.15%
8.14%
-
-510
R100,000 for 55+
7.15%
8.14%
-
-510
R100,000 for 55+
7.05%
8.14%
-
-563
R250,000 for 18+
7.15%
8.14%
-
-1,275
R250,000 for 55+
7.25%
8.14%
-
-1,143
R250,000 for 55+
7.25%
8.14%
-
-1,143
R250,000 for 55+
7.15%
8.14%
-
-1,275
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.35%
8.14%
-
-4,089
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.50%
8.14%
-
-3,318
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.50%
8.14%
-
-3,318
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
8.14%
-
-4,089
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.35% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Bidvest's interest rate for the same terms is 8.14%. Over 6 months you will earn R4,089 less in interest at FNB compared Bidvest.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Bidvest

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

Investment amount FNB1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.55%
8.42%
-
-93
R10,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.51%
-
-60
R10,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.51%
-
-60
R10,000 for 55+
7.55%
8.51%
-
-103
R100,000 for 18+
7.55%
8.42%
-
-930
R100,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.51%
-
-600
R100,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.51%
-
-600
R100,000 for 55+
7.55%
8.51%
-
-1,030
R250,000 for 18+
7.65%
8.42%
-
-2,075
R250,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.51%
-
-1,250
R250,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.51%
-
-1,250
R250,000 for 55+
7.65%
8.51%
-
-2,325
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
8.42%
-
-6,100
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.51%
-
-2,800
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.51%
-
-2,800
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.85%
8.51%
-
-7,100
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.85% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Bidvest's interest rate for the same terms is 8.51%. Over 12 months you will earn R7,100 less in interest at FNB compared Bidvest.