Standard Bank vs Investec

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd September 2024 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Standard Bank interest rates to Investec interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Standard Bank and Investec websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 2nd September 2024.

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

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Investec than Standard Bank. Specifically, 0 out of 100 interest rates are better at Standard Bank than Investec. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Investec 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
8.49%
best rate
Investec
9.10%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Standard Bank is 8.49% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 and be over the age of 55. Whilst at Investec, the best interest rate you can get is 9.1% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 and be over the age of 55.

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

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Investec

This table shows Standard Bank's and Investec'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 Bank1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.98%
8.26%
-
-144
R100,000 for 55+
7.98%
8.41%
-
-221
R250,000 for 18+
7.98%
8.26%
-
-360
R250,000 for 55+
7.98%
8.41%
-
-552
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.08%
8.26%
-
-912
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.08%
8.41%
-
-1,680
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.15%
8.26%
-
-2,880
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.15%
8.41%
-
-6,717
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.15% interest rate at Standard Bank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.41%. Over 6 months you will earn R6,717 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Investec.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Investec

This table shows Standard Bank's and Investec'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 Bank1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.95%
8.95%
-
-1,080
R100,000 for 55+
7.95%
9.10%
-
-1,240
R250,000 for 18+
7.95%
8.95%
-
-2,700
R250,000 for 55+
7.95%
9.10%
-
-3,100
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.06%
8.95%
-
-9,700
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.06%
9.10%
-
-11,300
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.12%
8.95%
-
-45,000
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.12%
9.10%
-
-53,000
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.12% interest rate at Standard Bank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 9.10%. Over 12 months you will earn R53,000 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Investec.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Investec

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

Investment amount Standard Bank1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.01%
8.16%
-
-347
R100,000 for 55+
8.01%
8.31%
-
-694
R250,000 for 18+
8.01%
8.16%
-
-867
R250,000 for 55+
8.01%
8.31%
-
-1,736
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.01%
8.16%
-
-3,468
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.01%
8.31%
-
-6,942
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.01%
8.16%
-
-17,342
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.01%
8.31%
-
-34,710
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.01% interest rate at Standard Bank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.31%. Over 2 years you will earn R34,710 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Investec.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Investec

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

Investment amount Standard Bank1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.39%
8.61%
-
-1,684
R100,000 for 55+
8.39%
8.91%
-
-3,952
R250,000 for 18+
8.39%
8.61%
-
-4,210
R250,000 for 55+
8.39%
8.91%
-
-9,881
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.39%
8.61%
-
-16,840
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.39%
8.91%
-
-39,525
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.39%
8.61%
-
-84,199
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.39%
8.91%
-
-197,624
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.39% interest rate at Standard Bank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.91%. Over 5 years you will earn R197,624 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Investec.