Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Superior interest rates of up to 9% available for savvy investors at African Bank

Superior interest rates of up to 9% available for savvy investors at African Bank

African Bank offers market-topping interest rates of up to 9% per annum to customers through its’ suite of retail saving products. Launched in October last year, the range of savings products has expanded the African Bank offering to support and promote a culture of saving amongst South Africans.

The range of products currently includes three different categories of highly competitive, secure deposit options which can be matched to a customers’ individual investment goals.  African Bank markets these products through various advertising and direct channels, including a growing range of independent financial advisors. Customers can also invest or manage their saving portfolio directly in the comfort of their home, through the website at www.africanbanksavings.co.za

Gavin Jones, Executive for Funding and Liability Management noted: “We believe that it is important to assist South Africans to build financial security through the promotion of a culture of savings.  The inclusion of a savings product broadens our current range of offerings beyond personal loans and the highly competitive interest rates offered on these savings products proves our intention to grow this new and important segment of our business.  It will provide an attractive alternative investment proposition to investors who wish to diversify their investment portfolio into a safer haven with higher fixed earnings”.


A minimum investment of R5000 across the range of Access Fixed Deposits and R1000 on the 32 day notice deposit is required. There are no accompanying fees, charges or commissions on deposits attached to these savings products.