FNB vs Investec

Interest rates compared

Last updated 1st April 2026 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 1st April 2026.

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
7.20%
best rate
Investec
8.43%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at FNB is 7.2% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1,000,000 . Whilst at Investec, the best interest rate you can get is 8.43% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 .

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

1 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 1 month fixed deposit.

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
5.65%
6.48%
-
-69
R250,000 for 18+
5.75%
6.48%
-
-152
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.00%
6.48%
-
-400
  • 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 6% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 1 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 6.48%. Over 1 months you will earn R400 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

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+
5.90%
7.00%
-
-278
R250,000 for 18+
6.00%
7.00%
-
-632
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.20%
7.00%
-
-2,022
  • 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 6.2% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.00%. Over 3 months you will earn R2,022 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+
6.15%
7.26%
-
-571
R250,000 for 18+
6.25%
7.26%
-
-1,298
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.45%
7.26%
-
-4,167
  • 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 6.45% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.26%. Over 6 months you will earn R4,167 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

9 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 9 month fixed deposit.

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
6.25%
7.52%
-
-997
R250,000 for 18+
6.35%
7.52%
-
-2,297
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.55%
7.52%
-
-7,623
  • 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 6.55% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 9 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.52%. Over 9 months you will earn R7,623 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+
6.50%
7.78%
-
-1,366
R250,000 for 18+
6.60%
7.78%
-
-3,150
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.80%
7.78%
-
-10,475
  • 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 6.8% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.78%. Over 12 months you will earn R10,475 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+
6.40%
7.79%
-
-3,184
R250,000 for 18+
6.50%
7.79%
-
-7,394
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.70%
7.79%
-
-25,037
  • 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 6.7% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.79%. Over 2 years you will earn R25,037 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+
6.90%
8.43%
-
-11,141
R250,000 for 18+
7.00%
8.43%
-
-26,094
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.20%
8.43%
-
-90,213
  • 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 R1,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.43%. Over 5 years you will earn R90,213 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.