Standard Bank vs Bidvest

Interest rates compared

Last updated 1st November 2024 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Standard Bank interest rates to Bidvest interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Standard Bank and Bidvest websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 1st November 2024.

How do Standard Bank fixed deposit interest rates compare to Bidvest ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Bidvest than Standard Bank. Specifically, 0 out of 100 interest rates are better at Standard Bank than Bidvest. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Bidvest 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)

Standard Bank
8.85%
best rate
Bidvest
8.65%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Standard Bank is 8.85% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 . Whilst at Bidvest, the best interest rate you can get is 8.65% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 and be over the age of 55.

But how do interest rates at Standard Bank compare to Bidvest across different terms and investment amounts?

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Bidvest

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

Investment amount Standard Bank1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.93%
8.24%
-
-33
R10,000 for 55+
7.43%
8.24%
-
-21
R100,000 for 18+
7.61%
8.24%
-
-160
R100,000 for 55+
7.61%
8.24%
-
-160
R250,000 for 18+
7.61%
8.24%
-
-401
R250,000 for 55+
7.61%
8.24%
-
-401
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.71%
8.24%
-
-1,343
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.71%
8.24%
-
-1,343
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.71% interest rate at Standard Bank for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Bidvest's interest rate for the same terms is 8.24%. Over 3 months you will earn R1,343 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Bidvest.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Bidvest

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

Investment amount Standard Bank1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.19%
8.45%
-
-65
R10,000 for 55+
7.69%
8.45%
-
-39
R100,000 for 18+
7.74%
8.45%
-
-370
R100,000 for 55+
7.74%
8.45%
-
-370
R250,000 for 18+
7.74%
8.45%
-
-924
R250,000 for 55+
7.74%
8.45%
-
-924
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.84%
8.45%
-
-3,169
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.84%
8.45%
-
-3,169
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.84% interest rate at Standard Bank for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Bidvest's interest rate for the same terms is 8.45%. Over 6 months you will earn R3,169 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Bidvest.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Bidvest

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

Investment amount Standard Bank1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.18%
8.60%
-
-153
R10,000 for 55+
7.68%
8.65%
-
-104
R100,000 for 18+
7.88%
8.60%
-
-780
R100,000 for 55+
7.88%
8.65%
-
-830
R250,000 for 18+
7.88%
8.60%
-
-1,950
R250,000 for 55+
7.88%
8.65%
-
-2,075
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.98%
8.60%
-
-6,700
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.98%
8.65%
-
-7,200
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.98% interest rate at Standard Bank for a R1,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Bidvest's interest rate for the same terms is 8.65%. Over 12 months you will earn R7,200 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Bidvest.