FNB vs Standard Bank

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd October 2026 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares FNB interest rates to Standard Bank interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the FNB and Standard Bank websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 2nd October 2026.

How do FNB fixed deposit interest rates compare to Standard Bank ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Standard Bank than FNB. Specifically, 17 out of 100 interest rates are better at FNB than Standard Bank. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Standard Bank 83% 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
8.05%
best rate
Standard Bank
8.24%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at FNB is 8.05% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1,000,000 . Whilst at Standard Bank, the best interest rate you can get is 8.241454697126116% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 .

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

1 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Standard Bank

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

Investment amount FNB1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.15%
6.11%
+
0
R100,000 for 18+
6.15%
6.67%
-
-44
R250,000 for 18+
6.25%
6.67%
-
-88
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.50%
6.77%
-
-222
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 6.5% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 1 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 6.77%. Over 1 months you will earn R222 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Standard Bank

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

Investment amount FNB1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.40%
6.26%
+
4
R100,000 for 18+
6.40%
6.82%
-
-106
R250,000 for 18+
6.50%
6.82%
-
-201
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.70%
6.91%
-
-535
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank 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 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 6.91%. Over 3 months you will earn R535 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Standard Bank

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

Investment amount FNB1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.65%
6.33%
+
16
R100,000 for 18+
6.65%
6.94%
-
-150
R250,000 for 18+
6.75%
6.94%
-
-247
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.95%
7.04%
-
-441
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 6.95% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.04%. Over 6 months you will earn R441 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.

9 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Standard Bank

This table shows FNB's and Standard Bank's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 9 month fixed deposit.

Investment amount FNB1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.80%
6.33%
+
37
R100,000 for 18+
6.80%
7.10%
-
-239
R250,000 for 18+
6.90%
7.10%
-
-401
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.10%
7.20%
-
-769
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.1% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 9 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.20%. Over 9 months you will earn R769 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Standard Bank

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

Investment amount FNB1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.05%
6.78%
+
28
R100,000 for 18+
7.05%
7.35%
-
-318
R250,000 for 18+
7.15%
7.35%
-
-527
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.35%
7.40%
-
-573
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank 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 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.40%. Over 12 months you will earn R573 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Standard Bank

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

Investment amount FNB1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.15%
7.28%
-
-30
R100,000 for 18+
7.15%
7.84%
-
-1,597
R250,000 for 18+
7.25%
7.84%
-
-3,419
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.45%
7.84%
-
-9,071
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.45% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.84%. Over 2 years you will earn R9,071 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.

3 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Standard Bank

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

Investment amount FNB1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.43%
-
-49
R100,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.99%
-
-2,588
R250,000 for 18+
7.40%
7.99%
-
-5,542
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
7.99%
-
-14,704
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.6% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.99%. Over 3 years you will earn R14,704 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.

4 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Standard Bank

This table shows FNB's and Standard Bank's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 4 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount FNB1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.40%
7.56%
-
-87
R100,000 for 18+
7.40%
8.11%
-
-3,853
R250,000 for 18+
7.50%
8.11%
-
-8,294
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.70%
8.11%
-
-22,413
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.7% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 4 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.11%. Over 4 years you will earn R22,413 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Standard Bank

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

Investment amount FNB1Standard Bank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.75%
7.69%
+
42
R100,000 for 18+
7.75%
8.24%
-
-3,636
R250,000 for 18+
7.85%
8.24%
-
-7,258
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.05%
8.24%
-
-14,269
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Standard Bank.
    A negative amount means that Standard Bank offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.05% interest rate at FNB for a R1,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.24%. Over 5 years you will earn R14,269 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.