Investec vs Discovery

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd March 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Investec interest rates to Discovery interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Investec and Discovery websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 2nd March 2025.

How do Investec fixed deposit interest rates compare to Discovery ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Discovery than Investec. Specifically, 41 out of 100 interest rates are better at Investec than Discovery. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Discovery 59% 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
8.75%
best rate
Discovery
8.60%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Investec is 8.75% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 and be over the age of 55. Whilst at Discovery, the best interest rate you can get is 8.6% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 .

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Discovery

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

Investment amount Investec1Discovery1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
6.93%
7.40%
-
-121
R250,000 for 18+
7.13%
7.40%
-
-172
R250,000 for 18+
6.93%
7.40%
-
-302
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.38%
7.40%
-
-71
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.13%
7.40%
-
-687
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.13% interest rate at Investec for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 7.40%. Over 3 months you will earn R687 less in interest at Investec compared Discovery.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Discovery

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

Investment amount Investec1Discovery1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.58%
7.70%
-
-63
R100,000 for 55+
7.73%
7.70%
+
14
R250,000 for 18+
7.58%
7.70%
-
-156
R250,000 for 55+
7.73%
7.70%
+
36
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.58%
7.70%
-
-626
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.73%
7.70%
+
144
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.73% interest rate at Investec for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 7.70%. Over 6 months you will earn R144 more in interest at Investec compared Discovery.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Discovery

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

Investment amount Investec1Discovery1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.05%
8.10%
-
-60
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.10%
+
160
R250,000 for 18+
8.05%
8.10%
-
-150
R250,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.10%
+
400
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.05%
8.10%
-
-600
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.10%
+
1,600
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.25% interest rate at Investec for a R1,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 8.10%. Over 12 months you will earn R1,600 more in interest at Investec compared Discovery.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Discovery

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

Investment amount Investec1Discovery1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.97%
8.05%
-
-173
R100,000 for 55+
8.12%
8.05%
+
173
R250,000 for 18+
7.97%
8.05%
-
-433
R250,000 for 55+
8.12%
8.05%
+
434
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.97%
8.05%
-
-1,733
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.12%
8.05%
+
1,734
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.12% interest rate at Investec for a R1,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 8.05%. Over 2 years you will earn R1,734 more in interest at Investec compared Discovery.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Discovery

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

Investment amount Investec1Discovery1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.60%
-
0
R100,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.60%
+
1,131
R250,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.60%
-
0
R250,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.60%
+
2,826
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.60%
-
0
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.60%
+
11,305
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.75% interest rate at Investec for a R1,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 8.60%. Over 5 years you will earn R11,305 more in interest at Investec compared Discovery.

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