FNB vs Fedgroup

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd March 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares FNB interest rates to Fedgroup interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the FNB and Fedgroup 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 Fedgroup ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Fedgroup than FNB. Specifically, 0 out of 100 interest rates are better at FNB than Fedgroup. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Fedgroup 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
Fedgroup
9.30%
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 Fedgroup, the best interest rate you can get is 9.3% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R5,000 .

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

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Fedgroup

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

Investment amount FNB1Fedgroup1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.05%
9.30%
-
-961
R10,000 for 55+
8.25%
9.30%
-
-809
R10,000 for 55+
8.25%
9.30%
-
-809
R10,000 for 55+
8.05%
9.30%
-
-961
R100,000 for 18+
8.05%
9.30%
-
-9,610
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
9.30%
-
-8,088
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
9.30%
-
-8,088
R100,000 for 55+
8.05%
9.30%
-
-9,610
R250,000 for 18+
8.15%
9.30%
-
-22,126
R250,000 for 55+
8.35%
9.30%
-
-18,305
R250,000 for 55+
8.35%
9.30%
-
-18,305
R250,000 for 55+
8.15%
9.30%
-
-22,126
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.35%
9.30%
-
-73,221
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
9.30%
-
-54,294
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
9.30%
-
-54,294
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.35%
9.30%
-
-73,221
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Fedgroup.
    A negative amount means that Fedgroup offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.35% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Fedgroup's interest rate for the same terms is 9.30%. Over 5 years you will earn R73,221 less in interest at FNB compared Fedgroup.

How do FNB interest rates compare to other banks?