Best 6-month fixed deposit rates — October 2026
The best 6-month fixed deposit rate in South Africa right now is 8.11% per annum from GoTyme Bank, with a minimum deposit of Any amount. Below are the 6-month rates of all 11 banks we track, updated for October 2026.
| # | Bank & product | Rate (nominal) | Effective | Deposit for this rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  GoTyme Bank GoTyme Bank Fixed Deposit | 8.11% | 8.42% | Any amount |
| 2 |  Investec Investec PrimeLinked Fixed Deposit | 7.76% | 8.04% | R25 000 000 |
| 3 |  Bidvest Bidvest Fixed Deposit | 7.39% | 7.65% | Any amount |
| 4 | Investec Investec Fixed Deposit Special | 7.26% | 7.51% | R100 000 |
| 5 |  African Bank African Bank Fixed Deposit | 7.17% | 7.41% | R1 000 000 |
| 6 | Investec Investec Fixed Term Deposit | 7.16% | 7.40% | R1 000 000 |
| 7 |  Capitec Capitec Fixed-Term Savings | 7.15% | 7.39% | R1 000 000 |
| 8 |  Nedbank Nedbank Platinum Fixed Deposit | 7.15% | 7.39% | R250 000 |
| 9 |  Standard Bank Standard Bank Fixed Deposit | 7.10% | 7.34% | R5 000 000 |
| 10 | 7.10% | 7.34% | R100 000 | |
| 11 | Nedbank Nedbank Electronic Fixed Deposit | 7.10% | 7.34% | R1 000 000 |
| 12 |  Discovery Discovery Fixed Deposit Account | 7.05% | 7.28% | R10 000 |
| 13 | 6.95% | 7.18% | R1 000 000 | |
| 14 | 6.65% | 6.86% | R100 000 | |
| 15 |  Access Bank Plc Access Bank Fixed Deposit | 5.30% | 5.43% | Any amount |
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.
Better 6-month rates for over-55s
These banks pay seniors more than their standard 6-month rate:
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FNB FNB Senior Preferential Fixed Deposit 7.15% - FNB FNB Senior Fixed Deposit 7.00%
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Methodology & disclaimer
Rates are collected directly from each bank's published rate sheets and updated monthly (October 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.