TymeBank vs Discovery

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd February 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares TymeBank interest rates to Discovery interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the TymeBank and Discovery 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 Discovery ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at TymeBank than Discovery. Specifically, 67 out of 100 interest rates are better at TymeBank than Discovery. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Discovery 33% 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
Discovery
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 Discovery, the best interest rate you can get is 8.5% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 .

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Discovery

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

Investment amount TymeBank1Discovery1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.40%
-
-11
R10,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.40%
-
-11
R100,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.40%
-
-111
R100,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.40%
-
-111
R250,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.40%
-
-278
R250,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.40%
-
-278
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.40%
-
-1,114
R1,000,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.40%
-
-1,114
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery 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). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 7.40%. Over 3 months you will earn R1,114 less in interest at TymeBank compared Discovery.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Discovery

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

Investment amount TymeBank1Discovery1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.70%
+
9
R10,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.70%
+
9
R100,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.70%
+
87
R100,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.70%
+
87
R250,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.70%
+
216
R250,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.70%
+
216
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.70%
+
866
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.70%
+
866
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery 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). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 7.70%. Over 6 months you will earn R866 more in interest at TymeBank compared Discovery.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Discovery

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

Investment amount TymeBank1Discovery1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.05%
+
65
R10,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.05%
+
65
R100,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.05%
+
650
R100,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.05%
+
650
R250,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.05%
+
1,625
R250,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.05%
+
1,625
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.05%
+
6,500
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.05%
+
6,500
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery 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). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 8.05%. Over 12 months you will earn R6,500 more in interest at TymeBank compared Discovery.

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