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American Airlines Federal Credit Union CD Rates
Top CarrotAmerican Airlines Federal Credit Union’s best CD rate is 4.07% APY on a 5-year share certificate (CD). Terms run from 6 months to 5 years. Rates checked October 16, 2026.
How American Airlines Federal Credit Union’s CD rates compare
Compared with banks and credit unions near Dallas, TX, where American Airlines Federal Credit Union has the most branches. $10,000, best rate first.
This credit union’s best
American Airlines Federal Credit Union
4.07%APY
- Term
- 60 months
- Minimum
- —
- Earns on $10,000
- $2,208
Share Certificate Ladder
Top rate
National Police FCU
4.71%APY
- Term
- 36 months
- Minimum
- $500
- Earns on $10,000
- $1,481
2nd-highest rate
Advancial Federal Credit Union
4.66%APY
- Term
- 60 months
- Minimum
- $1,000
- Earns on $10,000
- $2,558
American Airlines Federal Credit Union CD score
89
CD score
Higher than 87% of U.S. banks and credit unions
- 3–8 months3–8 mo4.05%
- 9–15 months9–15 mo4.00%
- 16–30 months16–30 mo3.92%
- 31–60 months31–60 mo3.97%
- QualifiedQualified4.05%
Each track runs from the lowest to the highest rate among U.S. banks and credit unions; the dot is this rate.Qualified: needs another account or monthly activity.
Where American Airlines Federal Credit Union ranks
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Current CD rates
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Share Certificate Ladder
Up to 4.07%APY · 6 terms
All share certificate ladders must be established with equal amounts across certificates. Additional deposits allowed only at maturity of each term.
| Term | APY · $1,000 – $10,000 | APY · $10,000 and up | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 monthsOption 2 (3-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36 months) or Option 3 (5-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 months). All certificates established with equal amounts | 3.92% | 3.92% | 3.92%3.92% $1k–$10k | $392 |
| 24 monthsOption 2 (3-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36 months) or Option 3 (5-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 months). All certificates established with equal amounts | 3.92% | 3.92% | 3.92%3.92% $1k–$10k | $799 |
| 30 monthsOption 1 (2-rung ladder: 30 and 60 months). All certificates in ladder established with equal amounts | 3.92% | 3.92% | 3.92%3.92% $1k–$10k | $1,009 |
| 36 monthsOption 2 (3-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36 months) or Option 3 (5-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 months). All certificates established with equal amounts | 3.97% | 3.97% | 3.97%3.97% $1k–$10k | $1,239 |
| 48 monthsOption 3 (5-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 months). All certificates established with equal amounts | 4.02% | 4.02% | 4.02%4.02% $1k–$10k | $1,708 |
| 60 monthsOption 1 (2-rung ladder: 30 and 60 months). All certificates in ladder established with equal amounts | 4.07% | 4.07% | 4.07%4.07% $1k–$10k | $2,208 |
Sources (2)
- aacreditunion.org/banking/savings/certificates
- aacreditunion.org/globalassets…s/rateandfee-fulldoc.pdf
All captured Sep 25, 2026
Short-Term Share Certificate
4.05%APY · 1 term
| Term | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 4.05% | $200 |
Sources (2)
- aacreditunion.org/banking/savings/certificates
- aacreditunion.org/globalassets…s/rateandfee-fulldoc.pdf
All captured Sep 25, 2026
Regular Share Certificate
Up to 4.00%APY · 6 terms
| Term | APY · $1,000 and up | APY · $10,000 and up | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00%4.00% from $10k | $400 |
| 24 months | 2.89% | 2.89% | 2.89%2.89% from $10k | $586 |
| 30 months | 2.89% | 2.89% | 2.89%2.89% from $10k | $738 |
| 36 months | 2.94% | 2.94% | 2.94%2.94% from $10k | $908 |
| 48 months | 2.99% | 2.99% | 2.99%2.99% from $10k | $1,251 |
| 60 months | 3.04% | 3.04% | 3.04%3.04% from $10k | $1,615 |
Sources (2)
- aacreditunion.org/banking/savings/certificates
- aacreditunion.org/globalassets…s/rateandfee-fulldoc.pdf
All captured Sep 25, 2026
Dream Plan Share Certificate
3.04%APY · 1 term
Maximum balance of $50,000. Requires a minimum $25.00 monthly recurring automatic deposit to remain open. Maximum of one Dream Plan Share Certificate per account. No penalty for early withdrawal if funds are used as a down payment on a home financed with the Credit Union.
| Term | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|
| 60 monthsMinimum $25.00 monthly recurring automatic deposit required; maximum balance $50,000 | 3.04% | $1,615 |
Sources (2)
- aacreditunion.org/banking/savings/certificates
- aacreditunion.org/globalassets…s/rateandfee-fulldoc.pdf
All captured Sep 25, 2026
Special-purpose accounts
IRA Share Certificate Ladder
Up to 4.07%APY · 6 terms
All share certificate ladders must be established with equal amounts across certificates. Additional deposits allowed only at maturity of each term.
| Term | APY · $1,000 – $10,000 | APY · $10,000 and up | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 monthsOption 2 (3-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36 months) or Option 3 (5-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 months). All certificates established with equal amounts | 3.92% | 3.92% | 3.92%3.92% $1k–$10k | $392 |
| 24 monthsOption 2 (3-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36 months) or Option 3 (5-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 months). All certificates established with equal amounts | 3.92% | 3.92% | 3.92%3.92% $1k–$10k | $799 |
| 30 monthsOption 1 (2-rung ladder: 30 and 60 months). All certificates in ladder established with equal amounts | 3.92% | 3.92% | 3.92%3.92% $1k–$10k | $1,009 |
| 36 monthsOption 2 (3-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36 months) or Option 3 (5-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 months). All certificates established with equal amounts | 3.97% | 3.97% | 3.97%3.97% $1k–$10k | $1,239 |
| 48 monthsOption 3 (5-rung ladder: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 months). All certificates established with equal amounts | 4.02% | 4.02% | 4.02%4.02% $1k–$10k | $1,708 |
| 60 monthsOption 1 (2-rung ladder: 30 and 60 months). All certificates in ladder established with equal amounts | 4.07% | 4.07% | 4.07%4.07% $1k–$10k | $2,208 |
Sources (2)
- aacreditunion.org/banking/savings/certificates
- aacreditunion.org/globalassets…s/rateandfee-fulldoc.pdf
All captured Sep 25, 2026
IRA Share Certificate
Up to 4.00%APY · 6 terms
| Term | APY · $1,000 and up | APY · $10,000 and up | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00%4.00% from $10k | $400 |
| 24 months | 2.89% | 2.89% | 2.89%2.89% from $10k | $586 |
| 30 months | 2.89% | 2.89% | 2.89%2.89% from $10k | $738 |
| 36 months | 2.94% | 2.94% | 2.94%2.94% from $10k | $908 |
| 48 months | 2.99% | 2.99% | 2.99%2.99% from $10k | $1,251 |
| 60 months | 3.04% | 3.04% | 3.04%3.04% from $10k | $1,615 |
Sources (2)
- aacreditunion.org/banking/savings/certificates
- aacreditunion.org/globalassets…s/rateandfee-fulldoc.pdf
All captured Sep 25, 2026
Who can join American Airlines Federal Credit Union
This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.
Employers and groups
- Employees or retirees of American Airlines Group (consisting of American Airlines, Envoy, Piedmont and PSA Airlines) are eligible for membership.
- Active or retired employees who work directly in the air transportation industry (such as airline employees) are eligible for membership, subject to specified industry exclusions.
- Employees of companies that have a strong dependency relationship with airlines or airports who work directly with specified air transportation support services are eligible for membership.
- Volunteers in the air transportation industry are eligible for membership.
Military, government and schools
- Employees or retirees who work directly in administration, regulation, or security of airlines, airports, or air transportation (such as TSA, FAA, and other aviation regulation or security agencies) are eligible for membership.
- Students, trainees, and flight instructors in FAA certification programs to support commercial aviation in the Air Transportation Industry are eligible for membership.
1 more way to join
Family and household
- Immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren) and household members sharing the same physical address can be sponsored for membership by a Credit Union member.
Cost to join
- Opening membership requires a $5 share deposit in a savings account.
- Opening membership requires a one-time membership fee of $1.
Membership information collected October 5, 2026.