Investec vs FNB

Interest rates compared

Last updated 1st July 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Investec interest rates to FNB interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Investec and FNB websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 4th July 2025.

How do Investec fixed deposit interest rates compare to FNB ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at FNB than Investec. Specifically, 50 out of 100 interest rates are better at Investec than FNB. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at FNB 50% 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
8.18%
best rate
FNB
8.40%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Investec is 8.18% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 and be over the age of 55. Whilst at FNB, the best interest rate you can get is 8.4% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1,000,000 and be over the age of 55.

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs FNB

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

Investment amount Investec1FNB1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
6.66%
6.65%
+
2
R250,000 for 18+
6.86%
6.75%
+
71
R250,000 for 18+
6.66%
6.75%
-
-53
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.11%
6.95%
+
403
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.86%
6.95%
-
-237
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.11%
6.95%
+
2,016
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above FNB.
    A negative amount means that FNB offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.11% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). FNB's interest rate for the same terms is 6.95%. Over 3 months you will earn R2,016 more in interest at Investec compared FNB.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs FNB

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

Investment amount Investec1FNB1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.19%
6.80%
+
198
R100,000 for 18+
6.64%
6.80%
-
-82
R100,000 for 55+
7.34%
7.00%
+
174
R250,000 for 18+
7.19%
6.90%
+
374
R250,000 for 18+
6.84%
6.90%
-
-72
R250,000 for 18+
6.64%
6.90%
-
-326
R250,000 for 55+
7.34%
7.10%
+
301
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.19%
7.10%
+
434
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.09%
7.10%
-
-97
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.84%
7.10%
-
-1,352
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.34%
7.35%
-
-48
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.19%
7.10%
+
2,171
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.09%
7.10%
-
-483
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.34%
7.35%
-
-241
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above FNB.
    A negative amount means that FNB offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.34% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). FNB's interest rate for the same terms is 7.35%. Over 6 months you will earn R241 less in interest at Investec compared FNB.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs FNB

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

Investment amount Investec1FNB1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.95%
7.30%
+
700
R100,000 for 18+
7.22%
7.30%
-
-90
R100,000 for 55+
8.05%
7.60%
+
480
R250,000 for 18+
7.95%
7.40%
+
1,475
R250,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.40%
-
-275
R250,000 for 18+
7.22%
7.40%
-
-500
R250,000 for 55+
8.05%
7.70%
+
925
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.95%
7.60%
+
3,800
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.60%
-
-3,200
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.60%
-
-3,200
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.05%
7.90%
+
1,600
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.95%
7.60%
+
19,000
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.60%
-
-16,000
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.05%
7.90%
+
8,000
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above FNB.
    A negative amount means that FNB offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.05% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). FNB's interest rate for the same terms is 7.90%. Over 12 months you will earn R8,000 more in interest at Investec compared FNB.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs FNB

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

Investment amount Investec1FNB1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.47%
7.30%
+
388
R100,000 for 55+
7.62%
7.55%
+
151
R250,000 for 18+
7.47%
7.40%
+
377
R250,000 for 55+
7.62%
7.65%
-
-162
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.47%
7.60%
-
-3,018
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.62%
7.90%
-
-6,482
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.47%
7.60%
-
-15,092
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.62%
7.90%
-
-32,412
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above FNB.
    A negative amount means that FNB offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.62% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). FNB's interest rate for the same terms is 7.90%. Over 2 years you will earn R32,412 less in interest at Investec compared FNB.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs FNB

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

Investment amount Investec1FNB1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.03%
7.80%
+
1,714
R100,000 for 55+
8.18%
8.05%
+
967
R250,000 for 18+
8.03%
7.90%
+
2,404
R250,000 for 55+
8.18%
8.15%
+
519
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.03%
8.10%
-
-5,517
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.18%
8.40%
-
-16,698
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.03%
8.10%
-
-27,585
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.18%
8.40%
-
-83,489
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above FNB.
    A negative amount means that FNB offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.18% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). FNB's interest rate for the same terms is 8.40%. Over 5 years you will earn R83,489 less in interest at Investec compared FNB.