Standard Bank vs Investec

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd May 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares Standard Bank interest rates to Investec interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the Standard Bank 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 Standard Bank fixed deposit interest rates compare to Investec ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at Investec than Standard Bank. Specifically, 36 out of 100 interest rates are better at Standard Bank than Investec. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Investec 64% 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)

Standard Bank
8.51%
best rate
Investec
8.43%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at Standard Bank is 8.51% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 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 Standard Bank compare to Investec across different terms and investment amounts?

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Investec

This table shows Standard Bank'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 Standard Bank1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.26%
6.90%
+
92
R250,000 for 18+
7.26%
7.10%
+
101
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.36%
7.35%
+
24
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.43%
7.35%
+
1,065
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.43% interest rate at Standard Bank 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 R1,065 more in interest at Standard Bank compared Investec.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Investec

This table shows Standard Bank'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 Standard Bank1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.31%
7.43%
-
-63
R100,000 for 55+
7.31%
7.58%
-
-140
R250,000 for 18+
7.31%
7.43%
-
-157
R250,000 for 55+
7.31%
7.58%
-
-349
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.41%
7.43%
-
-96
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.41%
7.58%
-
-867
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.49%
7.43%
+
1,445
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.49%
7.58%
-
-2,408
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.49% interest rate at Standard Bank 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 R2,408 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Investec.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Investec

This table shows Standard Bank'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 Standard Bank1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.38%
8.00%
-
-660
R100,000 for 55+
7.38%
8.20%
-
-880
R250,000 for 18+
7.38%
8.00%
-
-1,650
R250,000 for 55+
7.38%
8.20%
-
-2,200
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.49%
8.00%
-
-5,500
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.49%
8.20%
-
-7,700
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.56%
8.00%
-
-23,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.56%
8.20%
-
-34,500
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.56% interest rate at Standard Bank 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 R34,500 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Investec.

2 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Investec

This table shows Standard Bank'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 Standard Bank1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
7.75%
7.61%
+
324
R100,000 for 55+
7.75%
7.76%
-
-22
R250,000 for 18+
7.75%
7.61%
+
810
R250,000 for 55+
7.75%
7.76%
-
-54
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.75%
7.61%
+
3,239
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.75%
7.76%
-
-216
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.75%
7.61%
+
16,193
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.75%
7.76%
-
-1,080
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.75% interest rate at Standard Bank 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 R1,080 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Investec.

5 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

Standard Bank vs Investec

This table shows Standard Bank'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 Standard Bank1Investec1 Winner 2
R100,000 for 18+
8.41%
8.28%
+
976
R100,000 for 55+
8.41%
8.43%
-
-140
R250,000 for 18+
8.41%
8.28%
+
2,440
R250,000 for 55+
8.41%
8.43%
-
-350
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.41%
8.28%
+
9,762
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.41%
8.43%
-
-1,399
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.41%
8.28%
+
48,810
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.41%
8.43%
-
-6,993
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at Standard Bank over and above Investec.
    A negative amount means that Investec offers more than Standard Bank.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.41% interest rate at Standard Bank 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 R6,993 less in interest at Standard Bank compared Investec.