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The best banks for TFSA accounts in 2026

Where to open a tax-free savings account in SA without giving up 80% of your returns to fees.

Lerato Dlamini
By Lerato Dlamini · Banking Reporter
17 April 2026
1 min read Editor reviewed
The best banks for TFSA accounts in 2026

A bank TFSA only beats a unit-trust TFSA if the bank's effective interest rate after fees exceeds 7%. Most don't.

Top 3

  1. TymeBank Goal Save — 9% on 90-day notice
  2. African Bank MyWORLD — 8.5% step-up
  3. Capitec Fixed-Term TFSA — 9.25% on 12 months

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