FNB vs Standard Bank

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd June 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 June 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
7.60%
best rate
Standard Bank
7.88%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at FNB is 7.6% 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 7.8791421258871175% 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+
5.95%
5.76%
+
2
R100,000 for 18+
5.95%
6.46%
-
-43
R250,000 for 18+
6.05%
6.46%
-
-85
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.30%
6.55%
-
-212
  • 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 6.3% 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 6.55%. Over 1 months you will earn R212 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+
6.20%
5.78%
+
10
R100,000 for 18+
6.20%
6.59%
-
-97
R250,000 for 18+
6.30%
6.59%
-
-180
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.50%
6.68%
-
-454
  • 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 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 6.68%. Over 3 months you will earn R454 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+
6.45%
5.96%
+
25
R100,000 for 18+
6.45%
6.62%
-
-88
R250,000 for 18+
6.55%
6.62%
-
-92
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.75%
6.72%
+
178
  • 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 6.75% 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 6.72%. Over 6 months you will earn R178 more 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+
6.55%
5.96%
+
46
R100,000 for 18+
6.55%
6.84%
-
-224
R250,000 for 18+
6.65%
6.84%
-
-364
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.85%
6.93%
-
-625
  • 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 6.85% 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 6.93%. Over 9 months you will earn R625 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+
6.75%
6.45%
+
32
R100,000 for 18+
6.75%
7.35%
-
-637
R250,000 for 18+
6.85%
7.35%
-
-1,327
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.05%
7.40%
-
-3,777
  • 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 7.05% 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 R3,777 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+
6.85%
6.92%
-
-15
R100,000 for 18+
6.85%
7.52%
-
-1,527
R250,000 for 18+
6.95%
7.52%
-
-3,247
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.15%
7.52%
-
-8,413
  • 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 7.15% 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 7.52%. Over 2 years you will earn R8,413 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+
6.90%
7.04%
-
-51
R100,000 for 18+
6.90%
7.64%
-
-2,731
R250,000 for 18+
7.00%
7.64%
-
-5,910
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.20%
7.64%
-
-16,264
  • 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 7.2% 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 7.64%. Over 3 years you will earn R16,264 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+
6.95%
7.20%
-
-131
R100,000 for 18+
6.95%
7.76%
-
-4,308
R250,000 for 18+
7.05%
7.76%
-
-9,455
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.25%
7.76%
-
-27,244
  • 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 7.25% 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 7.76%. Over 4 years you will earn R27,244 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+
7.30%
7.32%
-
-14
R100,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.88%
-
-4,201
R250,000 for 18+
7.40%
7.88%
-
-8,710
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
7.88%
-
-20,395
  • 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 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.88%. Over 5 years you will earn R20,395 less in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.