TymeBank vs Absa

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd April 2025 by Walter

Introduction

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

How do TymeBank fixed deposit interest rates compare to Absa ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Absa than TymeBank. Specifically, 50 out of 100 interest rates are better at TymeBank than Absa. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Absa 50% 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)

TymeBank
8.65%
best rate
Absa
8.50%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at TymeBank is 8.65% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1 . Whilst at Absa, the best interest rate you can get is 8.5% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1,000 and be over the age of 55.

But how do interest rates at TymeBank compare to Absa across different terms and investment amounts?

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Absa

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

Investment amount TymeBank1Absa1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.30%
-
-9
R10,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.45%
-
-12
R100,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.30%
-
-85
R100,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.45%
-
-123
R250,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.30%
-
-213
R250,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.45%
-
-308
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.30%
-
-853
R1,000,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.45%
-
-1,232
R5,000,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.30%
-
-4,266
R5,000,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.45%
-
-6,159
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Absa.
    A negative amount means that Absa offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 6.96% interest rate at TymeBank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Absa's interest rate for the same terms is 7.45%. Over 3 months you will earn R6,159 less in interest at TymeBank compared Absa.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Absa

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

Investment amount TymeBank1Absa1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.85%
+
1
R10,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.90%
-
-1
R100,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.85%
+
10
R100,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.90%
-
-14
R250,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.85%
+
24
R250,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.90%
-
-36
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.85%
+
96
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.90%
-
-144
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.85%
+
481
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.90%
-
-721
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Absa.
    A negative amount means that Absa offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.87% interest rate at TymeBank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Absa's interest rate for the same terms is 7.90%. Over 6 months you will earn R721 less in interest at TymeBank compared Absa.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Absa

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

Investment amount TymeBank1Absa1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.90%
+
81
R10,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.95%
+
75
R100,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.90%
+
810
R100,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.95%
+
750
R250,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.90%
+
2,025
R250,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.95%
+
1,875
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.90%
+
8,100
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.95%
+
7,500
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.90%
+
40,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.95%
+
37,500
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Absa.
    A negative amount means that Absa offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.65% interest rate at TymeBank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Absa's interest rate for the same terms is 7.95%. Over 12 months you will earn R37,500 more in interest at TymeBank compared Absa.

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