FNB vs Investec

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd May 2025 by Walter

Introduction

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

How do FNB fixed deposit interest rates compare to Investec ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Investec than FNB. Specifically, 6 out of 100 interest rates are better at FNB than Investec. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Investec 94% 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)

FNB
8.40%
best rate
Investec
8.43%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at FNB is 8.4% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1,000,000 and be over the age of 55. Whilst at Investec, the best interest rate you can get is 8.43% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R100,000 and be over the age of 55.

But how do interest rates at FNB compare to Investec across different terms and investment amounts?

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

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

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
6.65%
6.90%
-
-62
R250,000 for 18+
6.75%
7.10%
-
-226
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.95%
7.35%
-
-995
R5,000,000 for 18+
6.95%
7.35%
-
-4,977
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 6.95% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 18). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.35%. Over 3 months you will earn R4,977 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

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

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
6.80%
7.43%
-
-323
R100,000 for 55+
7.00%
7.58%
-
-299
R100,000 for 55+
7.00%
7.58%
-
-299
R100,000 for 55+
6.80%
7.58%
-
-400
R250,000 for 18+
6.90%
7.43%
-
-688
R250,000 for 55+
7.10%
7.58%
-
-615
R250,000 for 55+
7.10%
7.58%
-
-615
R250,000 for 55+
6.90%
7.58%
-
-880
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.10%
7.43%
-
-1,688
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.58%
-
-1,204
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.58%
-
-1,204
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.10%
7.58%
-
-2,458
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.10%
7.43%
-
-8,439
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.58%
-
-6,022
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.58%
-
-6,022
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.10%
7.58%
-
-12,292
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.1% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.58%. Over 6 months you will earn R12,292 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

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

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.30%
8.00%
-
-750
R100,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.20%
-
-650
R100,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.20%
-
-650
R100,000 for 55+
7.30%
8.20%
-
-970
R250,000 for 18+
7.40%
8.00%
-
-1,600
R250,000 for 55+
7.70%
8.20%
-
-1,350
R250,000 for 55+
7.70%
8.20%
-
-1,350
R250,000 for 55+
7.40%
8.20%
-
-2,150
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.00%
-
-4,300
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.20%
-
-3,300
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.20%
-
-3,300
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.20%
-
-6,500
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.00%
-
-21,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.20%
-
-16,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.20%
-
-16,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.20%
-
-32,500
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.6% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.20%. Over 12 months you will earn R32,500 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

This table shows FNB's and Investec's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.61%
-
-711
R100,000 for 55+
7.55%
7.76%
-
-475
R100,000 for 55+
7.55%
7.76%
-
-475
R100,000 for 55+
7.30%
7.76%
-
-1,056
R250,000 for 18+
7.40%
7.61%
-
-1,185
R250,000 for 55+
7.65%
7.76%
-
-648
R250,000 for 55+
7.65%
7.76%
-
-648
R250,000 for 55+
7.40%
7.76%
-
-2,049
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
7.61%
-
-216
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
7.76%
+
3,243
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
7.76%
+
3,243
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.60%
7.76%
-
-3,670
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
7.61%
-
-1,079
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
7.76%
+
16,217
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
7.76%
+
16,217
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.60%
7.76%
-
-18,352
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.6% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 2 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.76%. Over 2 years you will earn R18,352 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Investec

This table shows FNB's and Investec's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount FNB1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.80%
8.28%
-
-3,582
R100,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.43%
-
-2,847
R100,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.43%
-
-2,847
R100,000 for 55+
7.80%
8.43%
-
-4,698
R250,000 for 18+
7.90%
8.28%
-
-7,075
R250,000 for 55+
8.15%
8.43%
-
-5,218
R250,000 for 55+
8.15%
8.43%
-
-5,218
R250,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.43%
-
-9,865
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.28%
-
-13,168
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.40%
8.43%
-
-2,098
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.40%
8.43%
-
-2,098
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.43%
-
-24,329
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.28%
-
-65,841
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.40%
8.43%
-
-10,488
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.40%
8.43%
-
-10,488
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.43%
-
-121,644
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.1% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 5 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Investec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.43%. Over 5 years you will earn R121,644 less in interest at FNB compared Investec.