Sasfin vs Bidvest

Interest rates compared

Last updated 4th June 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Sasfin interest rates to Bidvest interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Sasfin and Bidvest 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 Bidvest ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Bidvest than Sasfin. Specifically, 0 out of 100 interest rates are better at Sasfin than Bidvest. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Bidvest 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
Bidvest
8.32%
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 Bidvest, the best interest rate you can get is 8.32% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 and be over the age of 55.

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Sasfin vs Bidvest

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

Investment amount Sasfin1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.65%
7.75%
-
-26
R100,000 for 55+
7.65%
7.75%
-
-26
R250,000 for 18+
7.65%
7.75%
-
-65
R250,000 for 55+
7.65%
7.75%
-
-65
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.65%
7.75%
-
-260
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.65%
7.75%
-
-260
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Sasfin over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than Sasfin.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.65% interest rate at Sasfin for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Bidvest's interest rate for the same terms is 7.75%. Over 3 months you will earn R260 less in interest at Sasfin compared Bidvest.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Sasfin vs Bidvest

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

Investment amount Sasfin1Bidvest1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.85%
7.95%
-
-53
R100,000 for 55+
7.85%
7.95%
-
-53
R250,000 for 18+
7.85%
7.95%
-
-132
R250,000 for 55+
7.85%
7.95%
-
-132
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.85%
7.95%
-
-529
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.85%
7.95%
-
-529
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Sasfin over and above Bidvest.
    A negative amount means that Bidvest offers more than Sasfin.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.85% interest rate at Sasfin for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Bidvest's interest rate for the same terms is 7.95%. Over 6 months you will earn R529 less in interest at Sasfin compared Bidvest.