TymeBank vs Capitec

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd May 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares TymeBank interest rates to Capitec interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the TymeBank and Capitec 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 TymeBank fixed deposit interest rates compare to Capitec ?

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

TymeBank
8.65%
best rate
Capitec
8.51%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at TymeBank is 8.65% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1 . Whilst at Capitec, the best interest rate you can get is 8.51% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1,000,000 .

But how do interest rates at TymeBank compare to Capitec across different terms and investment amounts?

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Capitec

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

Investment amount TymeBank1Capitec1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.44%
+
22
R10,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.44%
+
22
R100,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.49%
+
197
R100,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.49%
+
197
R250,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.53%
+
433
R250,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.53%
+
433
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.72%
+
770
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.72%
+
770
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.72%
+
3,848
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.72%
+
3,848
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Capitec.
    A negative amount means that Capitec offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.87% interest rate at TymeBank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Capitec's interest rate for the same terms is 7.72%. Over 6 months you will earn R3,848 more in interest at TymeBank compared Capitec.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Capitec

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

Investment amount TymeBank1Capitec1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.72%
+
100
R10,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.72%
+
100
R100,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.81%
+
900
R100,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.81%
+
900
R250,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.86%
+
2,125
R250,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.86%
+
2,125
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.00%
+
7,000
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.00%
+
7,000
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
8.00%
+
35,000
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
8.00%
+
35,000
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Capitec.
    A negative amount means that Capitec offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.65% interest rate at TymeBank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Capitec's interest rate for the same terms is 8.00%. Over 12 months you will earn R35,000 more in interest at TymeBank compared Capitec.

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