Savings and investment accounts
Plan for your financial future with our savings and investment accounts, which have been expertly crafted to help you reach your medium- to long-term goals.
Why a growing number of people invest with Standard Bank
Competitive rates
Choose from a range of accounts offering guaranteed returns
Flexible terms
Invest in lump sums or multiple deposits, with fixed or linked rates
Capital guaranteed
Know that your contributions will never be at risk of loss
No monthly fees
Pay no management fees when you maintain the minimum balance
Boost your earnings with a digital bonus rate
Open a Notice Deposit account on the Banking App and earn an extra 0.25% for 8 months. T&cs apply.
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Use the Savings and Investment product filter to view features and benefits according to the filters you apply. The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd (SBSA) is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 11287). Standard Bank Financial Consultancy (SBFC) is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 3825) and a business unit of SBSA.
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