Sasfin vs African Bank

Interest rates compared

Last updated 4th June 2025 by Walter

Introduction

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

How do Sasfin fixed deposit interest rates compare to African Bank ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at African Bank than Sasfin. Specifically, 0 out of 100 interest rates are better at Sasfin than African Bank. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at African Bank 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)

Sasfin
7.96%
best rate
African Bank
9.94%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Sasfin is 7.96% for the 9-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R20,000 . Whilst at African Bank, the best interest rate you can get is 9.94% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R500 .

But how do interest rates at Sasfin compare to African Bank across different terms and investment amounts?

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Sasfin vs African Bank

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

Investment amount Sasfin1African Bank1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.65%
7.73%
-
-21
R100,000 for 55+
7.65%
7.73%
-
-21
R250,000 for 18+
7.65%
7.73%
-
-53
R250,000 for 55+
7.65%
7.73%
-
-53
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.65%
7.73%
-
-212
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.65%
7.73%
-
-212
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.65%
7.73%
-
-1,062
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.65%
7.73%
-
-1,062
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Sasfin over and above African Bank.
    A negative amount means that African Bank offers more than Sasfin.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.65% interest rate at Sasfin for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). African Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.73%. Over 3 months you will earn R1,062 less in interest at Sasfin compared African Bank.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Sasfin vs African Bank

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

Investment amount Sasfin1African Bank1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.85%
7.96%
-
-58
R100,000 for 55+
7.85%
7.96%
-
-58
R250,000 for 18+
7.85%
7.96%
-
-144
R250,000 for 55+
7.85%
7.96%
-
-144
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
7.96%
-
-577
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.85%
7.96%
-
-577
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
7.96%
-
-2,884
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.85%
7.96%
-
-2,884
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Sasfin over and above African Bank.
    A negative amount means that African Bank offers more than Sasfin.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.85% interest rate at Sasfin for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). African Bank's interest rate for the same terms is 7.96%. Over 6 months you will earn R2,884 less in interest at Sasfin compared African Bank.