Investec vs FNB

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd March 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 2nd March 2025.

How do Investec fixed deposit interest rates compare to FNB ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Investec than FNB. Specifically, 89 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 11% 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
FNB
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 FNB, the best interest rate you can get is 8.6% 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+
6.93%
6.90%
+
7
R250,000 for 18+
7.13%
7.00%
+
83
R250,000 for 18+
6.93%
7.00%
-
-47
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.38%
7.20%
+
450
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.13%
7.20%
-
-166
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.38%
7.20%
+
2,249
  • 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 7.38% 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 7.20%. Over 3 months you will earn R2,249 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+
7.58%
7.05%
+
275
R100,000 for 55+
7.73%
7.15%
+
299
R250,000 for 18+
7.58%
7.15%
+
554
R250,000 for 55+
7.73%
7.25%
+
614
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.58%
7.35%
+
1,204
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.73%
7.50%
+
1,203
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.58%
7.35%
+
6,022
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.73%
7.50%
+
6,017
  • 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 7.73% 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 7.50%. Over 6 months you will earn R6,017 more 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+
8.05%
7.55%
+
530
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
7.95%
+
320
R250,000 for 18+
8.05%
7.65%
+
1,075
R250,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.05%
+
550
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.05%
7.85%
+
2,100
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.25%
-
0
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.05%
7.85%
+
10,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.25%
-
0
  • 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 8.25% 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 8.25%. Over 12 months you will earn R0 less 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+
7.97%
7.55%
+
972
R100,000 for 55+
8.12%
7.75%
+
866
R250,000 for 18+
7.97%
7.65%
+
1,892
R250,000 for 55+
8.12%
7.85%
+
1,570
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.97%
7.85%
+
2,813
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.12%
8.10%
+
434
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.97%
7.85%
+
14,067
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.12%
8.10%
+
2,168
  • 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 8.12% 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 8.10%. Over 2 years you will earn R2,168 more 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+
8.60%
8.05%
+
4,181
R100,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.25%
+
3,789
R250,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.15%
+
8,553
R250,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.35%
+
7,558
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.35%
+
18,927
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.60%
+
11,305
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.60%
8.35%
+
94,637
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.75%
8.60%
+
56,526
  • 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 8.75% 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 8.60%. Over 5 years you will earn R56,526 more in interest at Investec compared FNB.