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SmartRate Notice Deposit

Our flexible notice deposit account lets you structure your cash savings according to your needs.

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A single, flexible plan

  • Convenient access

    Our SmartRate savings offering gives you the higher interest rates of a fixed deposit account, with the convenient access of a call account in a single flexible plan. 

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your preferred notice period and preferred interest rate

R1,000

Minimum opening deposit if you have a Private Bank Account

R100,000

Minimum opening deposit if you don't have a Private Bank Account
  • How the product works

    Select your interest rate

    • Your rate is determined by your unique requirements (percentage instant access required and notice period)
    • Receive a competitive market-related deposit rate, based on a fixed differential to Investec’s prime lending rate, calculated per annum
    • Choose between having your monthly interest compounded or paid away

     

    Choose your percentage of instant access

    • Service your cash flow needs by choosing your desired level of access, from 0% to 50%, in 10% increments. Once selected, these funds are available for immediate access at any time

     

    Weigh up your notice period

    • Meet your savings objectives by selecting the investment period you require. Choose from 15, 32, 45, 60, 90 and 120 day notice periods
    • You may place notice on your funds at any time

     

    Decide on your deposit amount

    • The minimum deposit amount is a lump sum of R1,000 if you hold a  a Private Bank Account, or R100,000 if you don't have a Private Bank Account
    • You are able to make additional deposits into your account after your initial deposit
  • Benefits

    • Tailor make the account that works for you
    • No monthly fees are applicable on this product*
    • No transaction fees
    • Dedicated service
    • Free online banking
  • Minimum & maximum deposit

    • Save from R1,000 if you have a Private Bank Account, or from R100,000 if you don't have a Private Bank Account.

See what your returns could be:

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All rates are indicative, and are subject to vary as rates are calculated on a daily basis. This is not an official confirmation of the term or rate, and any transaction that may be concluded pursuant to this shall be in terms of and confirmed by the signing of appropriate documentation, on terms to be agreed between the parties.

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