Investec vs Absa

Interest rates compared

Last updated 1st November 2024 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Investec interest rates to Absa interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Investec and Absa websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 1st November 2024.

How do Investec fixed deposit interest rates compare to Absa ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Absa than Investec. Specifically, 42 out of 100 interest rates are better at Investec than Absa. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Absa 58% 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)

Investec
8.90%
best rate
Absa
8.95%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Investec is 8.9% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 and be over the age of 55. Whilst at Absa, the best interest rate you can get is 8.95% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1,000 .

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Absa

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

Investment amount Investec1Absa1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.37%
7.85%
-
-123
R250,000 for 18+
7.57%
7.85%
-
-177
R250,000 for 18+
7.37%
7.85%
-
-307
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.82%
7.85%
-
-71
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.57%
7.85%
-
-708
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.82%
7.85%
-
-354
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Absa.
    A negative amount means that Absa offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.82% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Absa's interest rate for the same terms is 7.85%. Over 3 months you will earn R354 less in interest at Investec compared Absa.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Absa

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

Investment amount Investec1Absa1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.94%
8.40%
-
-235
R100,000 for 55+
8.09%
8.45%
-
-187
R250,000 for 18+
7.94%
8.40%
-
-588
R250,000 for 55+
8.09%
8.45%
-
-468
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.94%
8.40%
-
-2,352
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.09%
8.45%
-
-1,871
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.94%
8.40%
-
-11,761
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.09%
8.45%
-
-9,356
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Absa.
    A negative amount means that Absa offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.09% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Absa's interest rate for the same terms is 8.45%. Over 6 months you will earn R9,356 less in interest at Investec compared Absa.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Absa

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

Investment amount Investec1Absa1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.95%
-
-330
R100,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.85%
-
-110
R250,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.95%
-
-825
R250,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.85%
-
-275
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.95%
-
-3,300
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.85%
-
-1,100
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.95%
-
-16,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.85%
-
-5,500
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Absa.
    A negative amount means that Absa offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.75% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Absa's interest rate for the same terms is 8.85%. Over 12 months you will earn R5,500 less in interest at Investec compared Absa.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Absa

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

Investment amount Investec1Absa1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.14%
8.00%
+
325
R100,000 for 55+
8.29%
8.05%
+
564
R250,000 for 18+
8.14%
8.00%
+
813
R250,000 for 55+
8.29%
8.05%
+
1,410
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.14%
8.00%
+
3,251
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.29%
8.05%
+
5,641
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.14%
8.00%
+
16,256
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.29%
8.05%
+
28,205
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Absa.
    A negative amount means that Absa offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.29% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Absa's interest rate for the same terms is 8.05%. Over 2 years you will earn R28,205 more in interest at Investec compared Absa.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Absa

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

Investment amount Investec1Absa1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.75%
8.65%
+
778
R100,000 for 55+
8.90%
8.70%
+
1,491
R250,000 for 18+
8.75%
8.65%
+
1,945
R250,000 for 55+
8.90%
8.70%
+
3,728
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.75%
8.65%
+
7,779
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.90%
8.70%
+
14,912
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.75%
8.65%
+
38,897
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.90%
8.70%
+
74,558
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Absa.
    A negative amount means that Absa offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.9% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Absa's interest rate for the same terms is 8.70%. Over 5 years you will earn R74,558 more in interest at Investec compared Absa.