FNB vs Standard Bank

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd September 2024 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 September 2024.

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

You are more likely to find better interest rates at FNB than Standard Bank. Specifically, 87 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 13% 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
9.65%
best rate
Standard Bank
8.49%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at FNB is 9.65% 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 Standard Bank, the best interest rate you can get is 8.49% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 and be over the age of 55.

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

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+
7.55%
7.09%
+
12
R10,000 for 55+
8.05%
7.59%
+
12
R100,000 for 18+
7.55%
7.65%
-
-24
R100,000 for 55+
8.05%
7.65%
+
101
R250,000 for 18+
7.60%
7.65%
-
-30
R250,000 for 55+
8.10%
7.65%
+
289
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.70%
7.74%
-
-94
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.20%
7.74%
+
1,178
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.70%
7.81%
-
-1,415
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.20%
7.81%
+
4,945
  • 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 8.2% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.81%. Over 3 months you will earn R4,945 more 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+
7.70%
7.48%
+
12
R10,000 for 55+
8.40%
7.98%
+
22
R100,000 for 18+
7.70%
7.98%
-
-144
R100,000 for 55+
8.40%
7.98%
+
216
R250,000 for 18+
7.75%
7.98%
-
-300
R250,000 for 55+
8.45%
7.98%
+
612
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
8.08%
-
-1,201
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.08%
+
2,686
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
8.15%
-
-7,687
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.60%
8.15%
+
11,749
  • 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 8.6% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.15%. Over 6 months you will earn R11,749 more 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+
8.10%
7.49%
+
66
R10,000 for 55+
8.95%
7.99%
+
104
R100,000 for 18+
8.10%
7.95%
+
160
R100,000 for 55+
8.95%
7.95%
+
1,080
R250,000 for 18+
8.15%
7.95%
+
525
R250,000 for 55+
9.00%
7.95%
+
2,825
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.06%
+
2,100
R1,000,000 for 55+
9.10%
8.06%
+
11,300
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.12%
+
7,000
R5,000,000 for 55+
9.10%
8.12%
+
53,000
  • 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 9.1% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.12%. Over 12 months you will earn R53,000 more 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+
8.15%
7.59%
+
130
R10,000 for 55+
9.00%
8.09%
+
213
R100,000 for 18+
8.15%
8.01%
+
325
R100,000 for 55+
9.00%
8.01%
+
2,329
R250,000 for 18+
8.20%
8.01%
+
1,138
R250,000 for 55+
9.05%
8.01%
+
6,097
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.30%
8.01%
+
6,725
R1,000,000 for 55+
9.20%
8.01%
+
28,110
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.30%
8.01%
+
33,624
R5,000,000 for 55+
9.20%
8.01%
+
140,552
  • 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 9.2% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.01%. Over 2 years you will earn R140,552 more 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+
8.25%
7.66%
+
225
R10,000 for 55+
9.05%
8.16%
+
342
R100,000 for 18+
8.25%
8.03%
+
847
R100,000 for 55+
9.05%
8.03%
+
3,912
R250,000 for 18+
8.30%
8.03%
+
2,559
R250,000 for 55+
9.10%
8.03%
+
10,320
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.40%
8.03%
+
14,135
R1,000,000 for 55+
9.25%
8.03%
+
47,041
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.40%
8.03%
+
70,673
R5,000,000 for 55+
9.25%
8.03%
+
235,204
  • 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 9.25% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.03%. Over 3 years you will earn R235,204 more 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+
8.70%
7.99%
+
537
R10,000 for 55+
9.45%
8.49%
+
744
R100,000 for 18+
8.70%
8.39%
+
2,390
R100,000 for 55+
9.45%
8.39%
+
8,205
R250,000 for 18+
8.75%
8.39%
+
6,860
R250,000 for 55+
9.50%
8.39%
+
21,425
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.85%
8.39%
+
35,251
R1,000,000 for 55+
9.65%
8.39%
+
98,146
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.85%
8.39%
+
176,255
R5,000,000 for 55+
9.65%
8.39%
+
490,731
  • 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 9.65% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Standard Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.39%. Over 5 years you will earn R490,731 more in interest at FNB compared Standard Bank.