FNB vs Nedbank

Interest rates compared

Last updated 1st July 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares FNB interest rates to Nedbank interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the FNB and Nedbank websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 4th July 2025.

How do FNB fixed deposit interest rates compare to Nedbank ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Nedbank than FNB. Specifically, 0 out of 100 interest rates are better at FNB than Nedbank. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Nedbank 100% 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
Nedbank
8.85%
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 Nedbank, the best interest rate you can get is 8.85% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R250,000 .

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount FNB1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.65%
7.20%
-
-14
R10,000 for 55+
6.85%
7.30%
-
-11
R10,000 for 55+
6.85%
7.30%
-
-11
R10,000 for 55+
6.65%
7.30%
-
-16
R100,000 for 18+
6.65%
7.60%
-
-239
R100,000 for 55+
6.85%
7.60%
-
-189
R100,000 for 55+
6.85%
7.60%
-
-189
R100,000 for 55+
6.65%
7.60%
-
-239
R250,000 for 18+
6.75%
7.70%
-
-604
R250,000 for 55+
6.95%
7.70%
-
-473
R250,000 for 55+
6.95%
7.70%
-
-473
R250,000 for 55+
6.75%
7.70%
-
-604
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.95%
7.70%
-
-1,893
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.15%
7.70%
-
-1,395
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.15%
7.70%
-
-1,395
R1,000,000 for 55+
6.95%
7.70%
-
-1,893
R5,000,000 for 18+
6.95%
7.70%
-
-9,467
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.15%
7.70%
-
-6,977
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.15%
7.70%
-
-6,977
R5,000,000 for 55+
6.95%
7.70%
-
-9,467
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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 55). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.70%. Over 3 months you will earn R9,467 less in interest at FNB compared Nedbank.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount FNB1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.80%
7.40%
-
-31
R10,000 for 55+
7.00%
7.45%
-
-23
R10,000 for 55+
7.00%
7.45%
-
-23
R10,000 for 55+
6.80%
7.45%
-
-33
R100,000 for 18+
6.80%
7.75%
-
-487
R100,000 for 55+
7.00%
7.75%
-
-386
R100,000 for 55+
7.00%
7.75%
-
-386
R100,000 for 55+
6.80%
7.75%
-
-487
R250,000 for 18+
6.90%
7.85%
-
-1,229
R250,000 for 55+
7.10%
7.85%
-
-963
R250,000 for 55+
7.10%
7.85%
-
-963
R250,000 for 55+
6.90%
7.85%
-
-1,229
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.10%
7.85%
-
-3,854
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.85%
-
-2,600
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.85%
-
-2,600
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.10%
7.85%
-
-3,854
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.10%
7.85%
-
-19,268
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.85%
-
-12,998
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.35%
7.85%
-
-12,998
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.10%
7.85%
-
-19,268
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.85%. Over 6 months you will earn R19,268 less in interest at FNB compared Nedbank.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount FNB1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.35%
-
-5
R10,000 for 55+
7.60%
7.65%
-
-5
R10,000 for 55+
7.60%
7.65%
-
-5
R10,000 for 55+
7.30%
7.65%
-
-37
R100,000 for 18+
7.30%
8.05%
-
-800
R100,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.05%
-
-480
R100,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.05%
-
-480
R100,000 for 55+
7.30%
8.05%
-
-800
R250,000 for 18+
7.40%
8.15%
-
-2,000
R250,000 for 55+
7.70%
8.15%
-
-1,200
R250,000 for 55+
7.70%
8.15%
-
-1,200
R250,000 for 55+
7.40%
8.15%
-
-2,000
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.15%
-
-5,900
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.15%
-
-2,700
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.15%
-
-2,700
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.15%
-
-5,900
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.15%
-
-29,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.15%
-
-13,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.15%
-
-13,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.15%
-
-29,500
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.15%. Over 12 months you will earn R29,500 less in interest at FNB compared Nedbank.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount FNB1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.55%
-
-58
R10,000 for 55+
7.55%
7.65%
-
-22
R10,000 for 55+
7.55%
7.65%
-
-22
R10,000 for 55+
7.30%
7.65%
-
-80
R100,000 for 18+
7.30%
7.85%
-
-1,273
R100,000 for 55+
7.55%
7.85%
-
-691
R100,000 for 55+
7.55%
7.85%
-
-691
R100,000 for 55+
7.30%
7.85%
-
-1,273
R250,000 for 18+
7.40%
8.05%
-
-3,726
R250,000 for 55+
7.65%
8.05%
-
-2,325
R250,000 for 55+
7.65%
8.05%
-
-2,325
R250,000 for 55+
7.40%
8.05%
-
-3,726
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.05%
-
-10,379
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.05%
-
-3,465
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.05%
-
-3,465
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.05%
-
-10,379
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.60%
8.05%
-
-51,893
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.05%
-
-17,323
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.05%
-
-17,323
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.60%
8.05%
-
-51,893
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.05%. Over 2 years you will earn R51,893 less in interest at FNB compared Nedbank.

3 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount FNB1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.40%
7.60%
-
-73
R10,000 for 55+
7.60%
7.70%
-
-38
R10,000 for 55+
7.60%
7.70%
-
-38
R10,000 for 55+
7.40%
7.70%
-
-112
R100,000 for 18+
7.40%
7.90%
-
-1,852
R100,000 for 55+
7.60%
7.90%
-
-1,120
R100,000 for 55+
7.60%
7.90%
-
-1,120
R100,000 for 55+
7.40%
7.90%
-
-1,852
R250,000 for 18+
7.50%
8.10%
-
-5,695
R250,000 for 55+
7.70%
8.10%
-
-3,775
R250,000 for 55+
7.70%
8.10%
-
-3,775
R250,000 for 55+
7.50%
8.10%
-
-5,695
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.70%
8.10%
-
-15,101
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.10%
-
-5,633
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.10%
-
-5,633
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.70%
8.10%
-
-15,101
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.70%
8.10%
-
-75,505
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.10%
-
-28,165
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.95%
8.10%
-
-28,165
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.70%
8.10%
-
-75,505
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank offers more than FNB.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.7% interest rate at FNB for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.10%. Over 3 years you will earn R75,505 less in interest at FNB compared Nedbank.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

FNB vs Nedbank

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

Investment amount FNB1Nedbank1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.80%
8.25%
-
-337
R10,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.55%
-
-376
R10,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.55%
-
-376
R10,000 for 55+
7.80%
8.55%
-
-561
R100,000 for 18+
7.80%
8.70%
-
-6,809
R100,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.70%
-
-4,957
R100,000 for 55+
8.05%
8.70%
-
-4,957
R100,000 for 55+
7.80%
8.70%
-
-6,809
R250,000 for 18+
7.90%
8.85%
-
-17,979
R250,000 for 55+
8.15%
8.85%
-
-13,332
R250,000 for 55+
8.15%
8.85%
-
-13,332
R250,000 for 55+
7.90%
8.85%
-
-17,979
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.85%
-
-56,783
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.40%
8.85%
-
-34,552
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.40%
8.85%
-
-34,552
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.85%
-
-56,783
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.10%
8.85%
-
-283,917
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.40%
8.85%
-
-172,762
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.40%
8.85%
-
-172,762
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.10%
8.85%
-
-283,917
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at FNB over and above Nedbank.
    A negative amount means that Nedbank 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). Nedbank's interest rate for the same terms is 8.85%. Over 5 years you will earn R283,917 less in interest at FNB compared Nedbank.