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Central Credit Union of Illinois CD Rates
Central Credit Union of Illinois’s best CD rate is 3.00% APY on a 6-month share certificate (CD). Terms run from 6 months to 5 years. Rates checked October 16, 2026.
How Central Credit Union of Illinois’s CD rates compare
Compared with banks and credit unions near Chicago, IL-IN, where Central Credit Union of Illinois has the most branches. $10,000, best rate first.
This credit union’s best
Central Credit Union of Illinois
3.00%APY
- Term
- 6 months
- Minimum
- $1,000
- Earns on $10,000
- $149
Share Certificate
Top rate
Vicinity Credit Union
5.15%APY
- Term
- 13 months
- Minimum
- $1,000
- Earns on $10,000
- $559
2nd-highest rate
Whiting Refinery Federal Credit Union
5.12%APY
- Term
- 60 months
- Minimum
- $1,000
- Earns on $10,000
- $2,836
Central Credit Union of Illinois CD score
68
CD score
Higher than 22% of U.S. banks and credit unions
- 3–8 months3–8 mo3.00%
- 9–15 months9–15 mo3.00%
- 16–30 months16–30 mo3.00%
- 31–60 months31–60 mo3.00%
- QualifiedQualified3.00%
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 Central Credit Union of Illinois ranks
By CD score, in each area where it has branches
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Current CD rates
Rates from the credit union’s website. Earnings assume the rate doesn’t change.
Share Certificate
3.00%APY · 4 terms
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly. Must maintain a $1,000 minimum daily balance to earn the stated APY. Early withdrawals are subject to a dividend penalty.
| Term | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|
| 6 monthsFixed rate for 6 months. Stated APY requires maintaining a $1,000 minimum daily balance. Offered through 10/20/26 | 3.00% | $149 |
| 12 monthsFixed rate for 12 months. Stated APY requires maintaining a $1,000 minimum daily balance. Offered through 10/20/26 | 3.00% | $300 |
| 30 monthsFixed rate for 30 months. Stated APY requires maintaining a $1,000 minimum daily balance. Offered through 10/20/26 | 3.00% | $767 |
| 60 monthsFixed rate for 60 months. Stated APY requires maintaining a $1,000 minimum daily balance. Offered through 10/20/26 | 3.00% | $1,593 |
Sources (2)
All captured Oct 16, 2026
Special-purpose accounts
IRA Certificate
3.00%APY · 4 terms
Dividends are compounded and credited monthly. Must maintain a $1,000 minimum daily balance to earn the stated APY. Early withdrawals are subject to dividend penalties and IRS regulations. Available as Traditional or Roth IRA, or Coverdell Education Savings Account. No additional deposits allowed during term.
| Term | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|
| 6 monthsFixed rate for 6 months. Stated APY requires maintaining a $1,000 minimum daily balance. Offered through 10/20/26 | 3.00% | $149 |
| 12 monthsFixed rate for 12 months. Stated APY requires maintaining a $1,000 minimum daily balance. Offered through 10/20/26 | 3.00% | $300 |
| 30 monthsFixed rate for 30 months. Stated APY requires maintaining a $1,000 minimum daily balance. Offered through 10/20/26 | 3.00% | $767 |
| 60 monthsFixed rate for 60 months. Stated APY requires maintaining a $1,000 minimum daily balance. Offered through 10/20/26 | 3.00% | $1,593 |
Sources (3)
- centralcu.org/learn/rates.html
- centralcu.org/spend-save/deposit-rates.html
- centralcu.org/spend-save/savin…ement-accounts-iras.html
All captured Oct 16, 2026
Who can join Central Credit Union of Illinois
This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.
Where you live or work
- Individuals who live in the state of Illinois are eligible for membership.
Employers and groups
- Employees who work for one of more than 250 affiliated companies or organizations are eligible for membership.
Family and household
- Family members of an existing member are eligible for membership.
Cost to join
- Members must maintain a minimum balance of at least $5 in a Share Account to establish and retain membership.
Membership information collected October 5, 2026.