FNB vs Investec

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd March 2025 by Walter

Introduction

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

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Investec than FNB. Specifically, 0 out of 100 interest rates are better at FNB than Investec. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Investec 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
Investec
8.75%
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 Investec, the best interest rate you can get is 8.75% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 and be over the age of 55.

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

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

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
6.90%
6.93%
-
-7
R250,000 for 18+
7.00%
7.13%
-
-83
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.20%
7.38%
-
-450
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.20%
7.38%
-
-2,249
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.2% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.38%. Over 3 months you will earn R2,249 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

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

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.05%
7.58%
-
-275
R100,000 for 55+
7.15%
7.73%
-
-299
R100,000 for 55+
7.15%
7.73%
-
-299
R100,000 for 55+
7.05%
7.73%
-
-352
R250,000 for 18+
7.15%
7.58%
-
-554
R250,000 for 55+
7.25%
7.73%
-
-614
R250,000 for 55+
7.25%
7.73%
-
-614
R250,000 for 55+
7.15%
7.73%
-
-747
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.35%
7.58%
-
-1,204
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.50%
7.73%
-
-1,203
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.50%
7.73%
-
-1,203
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.73%
-
-1,974
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.35%
7.58%
-
-6,022
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.50%
7.73%
-
-6,017
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.50%
7.73%
-
-6,017
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.73%
-
-9,872
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.35% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.73%. Over 6 months you will earn R9,872 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

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

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.55%
8.05%
-
-530
R100,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.25%
-
-320
R100,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.25%
-
-320
R100,000 for 55+
7.55%
8.25%
-
-750
R250,000 for 18+
7.65%
8.05%
-
-1,075
R250,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.25%
-
-550
R250,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.25%
-
-550
R250,000 for 55+
7.65%
8.25%
-
-1,625
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
8.05%
-
-2,100
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.25%
-
0
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.25%
-
0
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.85%
8.25%
-
-4,300
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
8.05%
-
-10,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.25%
-
0
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.25%
-
0
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.85%
8.25%
-
-21,500
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.85% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.25%. Over 12 months you will earn R21,500 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

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

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.55%
7.97%
-
-972
R100,000 for 55+
7.75%
8.12%
-
-866
R100,000 for 55+
7.75%
8.12%
-
-866
R100,000 for 55+
7.55%
8.12%
-
-1,319
R250,000 for 18+
7.65%
7.97%
-
-1,892
R250,000 for 55+
7.85%
8.12%
-
-1,570
R250,000 for 55+
7.85%
8.12%
-
-1,570
R250,000 for 55+
7.65%
8.12%
-
-2,758
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
7.97%
-
-2,813
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.12%
-
-434
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.12%
-
-434
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.85%
8.12%
-
-6,281
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
7.97%
-
-14,067
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.12%
-
-2,168
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.12%
-
-2,168
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.85%
8.12%
-
-31,403
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.85% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.12%. Over 2 years you will earn R31,403 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

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

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.05%
8.60%
-
-4,181
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.75%
-
-3,789
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.75%
-
-3,789
R100,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.75%
-
-5,311
R250,000 for 18+
8.15%
8.60%
-
-8,553
R250,000 for 55+
8.35%
8.75%
-
-7,558
R250,000 for 55+
8.35%
8.75%
-
-7,558
R250,000 for 55+
8.15%
8.75%
-
-11,379
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.35%
8.60%
-
-18,927
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.75%
-
-11,305
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.75%
-
-11,305
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.35%
8.75%
-
-30,232
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.35%
8.60%
-
-94,637
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.75%
-
-56,526
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.75%
-
-56,526
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.35%
8.75%
-
-151,162
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.35% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.75%. Over 5 years you will earn R151,162 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.