TymeBank vs FNB

Interest rates compared

Last updated 2nd May 2025 by Walter

Introduction

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

You are more likely to find better interest rates at TymeBank than FNB. Specifically, 93 out of 100 interest rates are better at TymeBank than FNB. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at FNB 7% 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
FNB
8.40%
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 FNB, the best interest rate you can get 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.

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

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs FNB

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

Investment amount TymeBank1FNB1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.96%
6.65%
+
8
R10,000 for 55+
6.96%
6.85%
+
3
R100,000 for 18+
6.96%
6.65%
+
78
R100,000 for 55+
6.96%
6.85%
+
28
R250,000 for 18+
6.96%
6.75%
+
137
R250,000 for 55+
6.96%
6.95%
+
6
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.96%
6.95%
+
24
R1,000,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.15%
-
-474
R5,000,000 for 18+
6.96%
6.95%
+
119
R5,000,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.15%
-
-2,371
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above FNB.
    A negative amount means that FNB offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 6.96% interest rate at TymeBank for a R5,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). FNB's interest rate for the same terms is 7.15%. Over 3 months you will earn R2,371 less in interest at TymeBank compared FNB.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs FNB

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

Investment amount TymeBank1FNB1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.87%
6.80%
+
55
R10,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.00%
+
45
R100,000 for 18+
7.87%
6.80%
+
550
R100,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.00%
+
448
R250,000 for 18+
7.87%
6.90%
+
1,253
R250,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.10%
+
987
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.10%
+
3,950
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.35%
+
2,696
R5,000,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.10%
+
19,749
R5,000,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.35%
+
13,479
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above FNB.
    A negative amount means that FNB 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). FNB's interest rate for the same terms is 7.35%. Over 6 months you will earn R13,479 more in interest at TymeBank compared FNB.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs FNB

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

Investment amount TymeBank1FNB1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.30%
+
145
R10,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.60%
+
113
R100,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.30%
+
1,450
R100,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.60%
+
1,130
R250,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.40%
+
3,350
R250,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.70%
+
2,550
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.60%
+
11,300
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.90%
+
8,100
R5,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.60%
+
56,500
R5,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.90%
+
40,500
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above FNB.
    A negative amount means that FNB 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). FNB's interest rate for the same terms is 7.90%. Over 12 months you will earn R40,500 more in interest at TymeBank compared FNB.

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