Best 18-month fixed deposit rates — July 2026
The best 18-month fixed deposit rate in South Africa right now is 7.60% per annum from Absa, with a minimum deposit of R1 000 000. Below are the 18-month rates of all 6 banks we track, updated for July 2026.
| # | Bank & product | Rate (nominal) | Effective | Deposit for this rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.60% | 7.87% | R1 000 000 | |
| 2 |  Standard Bank Standard Bank Fixed Deposit | 7.49% | 7.75% | R100 000 |
| 3 |  Discovery Discovery Fixed Deposit Account | 7.45% | 7.71% | R10 000 |
| 4 |  Nedbank Nedbank Platinum Fixed Deposit | 7.45% | 7.71% | R250 000 |
| 5 |  Capitec Capitec Fixed-Term Savings | 7.40% | 7.66% | R1 000 000 |
| 6 | Nedbank Nedbank Electronic Fixed Deposit | 7.35% | 7.60% | R1 000 000 |
| 7 |  Access Bank Plc Access Bank Fixed Deposit | 7.25% | 7.50% | Any amount |
| 8 | 6.55% | 6.75% | R1 000 000 |
Where a bank pays different rates per deposit size, the table shows each product's best rate and the deposit needed to earn it. Nominal = annual rate as quoted; effective = annualised rate with monthly compounding reinvested.
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Methodology & disclaimer
Rates are collected directly from each bank's published rate sheets and updated monthly (July 2026 shown). Rates are quoted per annum for interest paid at the bank's standard frequency and may change without notice — always confirm with the bank before investing. Ranking is by nominal rate; tax-free and seniors-only products are listed separately because they carry eligibility or contribution limits.