Investec vs Nedbank

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd May 2025 by Walter

Introduction

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

How do Investec fixed deposit interest rates compare to Nedbank ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Nedbank than Investec. Specifically, 0 out of 100 interest rates are better at Investec than Nedbank. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Nedbank 100% 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
8.43%
best rate
Nedbank
9.00%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Investec is 8.43% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 and be over the age of 55. Whilst at Nedbank, the best interest rate you can get is 9% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R250,000 .

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Investec1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
6.90%
7.70%
-
-204
R250,000 for 18+
7.10%
7.80%
-
-437
R250,000 for 18+
6.90%
7.80%
-
-568
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.35%
7.80%
-
-1,134
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.10%
7.80%
-
-1,750
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.35%
7.80%
-
-5,670
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.35% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.80%. Over 3 months you will earn R5,670 less in interest at Investec compared Nedbank.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Investec1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.43%
7.95%
-
-269
R100,000 for 18+
6.88%
7.95%
-
-554
R100,000 for 55+
7.58%
7.95%
-
-192
R250,000 for 18+
7.43%
8.05%
-
-794
R250,000 for 18+
7.08%
8.05%
-
-1,252
R250,000 for 18+
6.88%
8.05%
-
-1,505
R250,000 for 55+
7.58%
8.05%
-
-601
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.43%
8.05%
-
-3,175
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.33%
8.05%
-
-3,705
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.08%
8.05%
-
-5,008
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.58%
8.05%
-
-2,405
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.43%
8.05%
-
-15,876
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.33%
8.05%
-
-18,526
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.58%
8.05%
-
-12,023
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.58% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.05%. Over 6 months you will earn R12,023 less in interest at Investec compared Nedbank.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Investec1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.00%
8.20%
-
-220
R100,000 for 18+
7.38%
8.20%
-
-890
R100,000 for 55+
8.20%
8.20%
-
0
R250,000 for 18+
8.00%
8.30%
-
-800
R250,000 for 18+
7.46%
8.30%
-
-2,250
R250,000 for 18+
7.38%
8.30%
-
-2,475
R250,000 for 55+
8.20%
8.30%
-
-250
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.00%
8.30%
-
-3,200
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.46%
8.30%
-
-9,000
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.46%
8.30%
-
-9,000
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.20%
8.30%
-
-1,000
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.00%
8.30%
-
-16,000
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.46%
8.30%
-
-45,000
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.20%
8.30%
-
-5,000
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.2% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.30%. Over 12 months you will earn R5,000 less in interest at Investec compared Nedbank.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Investec1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.61%
8.05%
-
-1,016
R100,000 for 55+
7.76%
8.05%
-
-671
R250,000 for 18+
7.61%
8.25%
-
-3,734
R250,000 for 55+
7.76%
8.25%
-
-2,870
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.61%
8.25%
-
-14,935
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.76%
8.25%
-
-11,480
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.61%
8.25%
-
-74,675
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.76%
8.25%
-
-57,402
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.76% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.25%. Over 2 years you will earn R57,402 less in interest at Investec compared Nedbank.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Investec vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount Investec1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.28%
8.85%
-
-4,362
R100,000 for 55+
8.43%
8.85%
-
-3,245
R250,000 for 18+
8.28%
9.00%
-
-13,758
R250,000 for 55+
8.43%
9.00%
-
-10,968
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.28%
9.00%
-
-55,033
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.43%
9.00%
-
-43,872
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.28%
9.00%
-
-275,164
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.43%
9.00%
-
-219,361
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Investec over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank offers more than Investec.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.43% interest rate at Investec for a R5,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 9.00%. Over 5 years you will earn R219,361 less in interest at Investec compared Nedbank.