Investec vs Nedbank

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd March 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 March 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, 5 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 95% 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
Nedbank
9.15%
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 Nedbank, the best interest rate you can get is 9.15% 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+
6.93%
7.70%
-
-196
R250,000 for 18+
7.13%
7.80%
-
-420
R250,000 for 18+
6.93%
7.80%
-
-550
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.38%
7.80%
-
-1,063
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.13%
7.80%
-
-1,679
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.38%
7.80%
-
-5,315
  • 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 7.38% 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 R5,315 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+
7.58%
7.95%
-
-192
R100,000 for 55+
7.73%
7.95%
-
-115
R250,000 for 18+
7.58%
8.05%
-
-601
R250,000 for 55+
7.73%
8.05%
-
-409
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.58%
8.05%
-
-2,405
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.73%
8.05%
-
-1,634
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.58%
8.05%
-
-12,023
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.73%
8.05%
-
-8,172
  • 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 7.73% 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 R8,172 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+
8.05%
8.20%
-
-170
R100,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.20%
+
50
R250,000 for 18+
8.05%
8.30%
-
-675
R250,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.30%
-
-125
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.05%
8.30%
-
-2,700
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.30%
-
-500
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.05%
8.30%
-
-13,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.25%
8.30%
-
-2,500
  • 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 8.25% 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 R2,500 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+
7.97%
8.05%
-
-173
R100,000 for 55+
8.12%
8.05%
+
173
R250,000 for 18+
7.97%
8.25%
-
-1,626
R250,000 for 55+
8.12%
8.25%
-
-760
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.97%
8.25%
-
-6,505
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.12%
8.25%
-
-3,038
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.97%
8.25%
-
-32,526
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.12%
8.25%
-
-15,190
  • 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 8.12% 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 R15,190 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+
8.60%
9.00%
-
-3,053
R100,000 for 55+
8.75%
9.00%
-
-1,923
R250,000 for 18+
8.60%
9.15%
-
-10,504
R250,000 for 55+
8.75%
9.15%
-
-7,678
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.60%
9.15%
-
-42,018
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.75%
9.15%
-
-30,713
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.60%
9.15%
-
-210,090
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.75%
9.15%
-
-153,564
  • 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 8.75% 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 9.15%. Over 5 years you will earn R153,564 less in interest at Investec compared Nedbank.