TymeBank vs Bidvest

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd February 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares TymeBank interest rates to Bidvest interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the TymeBank 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 2nd February 2025.

How do TymeBank fixed deposit interest rates compare to Bidvest ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Bidvest than TymeBank. Specifically, 33 out of 100 interest rates are better at TymeBank than Bidvest. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Bidvest 67% 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
Bidvest
8.51%
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 Bidvest, the best interest rate you can get is 8.51% 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 TymeBank compare to Bidvest across different terms and investment amounts?

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Bidvest

This table shows TymeBank'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 TymeBank1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.96%
8.00%
-
-26
R10,000 for 55+
6.96%
8.00%
-
-26
R100,000 for 18+
6.96%
8.00%
-
-262
R100,000 for 55+
6.96%
8.00%
-
-262
R250,000 for 18+
6.96%
8.00%
-
-656
R250,000 for 55+
6.96%
8.00%
-
-656
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.96%
8.00%
-
-2,624
R1,000,000 for 55+
6.96%
8.00%
-
-2,624
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 6.96% interest rate at TymeBank 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 8.00%. Over 3 months you will earn R2,624 less in interest at TymeBank compared Bidvest.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Bidvest

This table shows TymeBank'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 TymeBank1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.87%
8.14%
-
-14
R10,000 for 55+
7.87%
8.14%
-
-14
R100,000 for 18+
7.87%
8.14%
-
-139
R100,000 for 55+
7.87%
8.14%
-
-139
R250,000 for 18+
7.87%
8.14%
-
-348
R250,000 for 55+
7.87%
8.14%
-
-348
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.87%
8.14%
-
-1,393
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.87%
8.14%
-
-1,393
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.87% interest rate at TymeBank 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 8.14%. Over 6 months you will earn R1,393 less in interest at TymeBank compared Bidvest.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Bidvest

This table shows TymeBank'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 TymeBank1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.42%
+
25
R10,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.51%
+
15
R100,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.42%
+
250
R100,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.51%
+
150
R250,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.42%
+
625
R250,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.51%
+
375
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.42%
+
2,500
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.51%
+
1,500
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.65% interest rate at TymeBank 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 8.51%. Over 12 months you will earn R1,500 more in interest at TymeBank compared Bidvest.

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