The 2001 Bankfin Cup was the second tier of the second stage of the 63rd season of the Currie Cup, South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, since it started in 1889.
The Bankfin Cup was won by Boland Cavaliers for the first time in their history; they beat the Leopards 41–27 in the final played on 17 October 2001.
The points accumulated against the two other teams that qualified were carried forward to the Bankfin Cup stage.
Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by seven points or less.
The following matches were played in the 2001 Bankfin Cup:[3]