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San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union CD Rates
Top CarrotSan Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union’s best CD rate is 4.45% APY on a 1-year share certificate (CD). Terms run from 3 months to 5 years. Rates checked October 16, 2026.
How San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union’s CD rates compare
Compared with banks and credit unions near San Diego, CA, where San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union has the most branches. $10,000, best rate first.
This credit union’s best
San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union
4.45%APY
- Term
- 12 months
- Minimum
- $2,000
- Earns on $10,000
- $445
Share Certificate
Top rate
California Credit Union
4.50%APY
- Term
- 13 months
- Minimum
- $1,000
- Earns on $10,000
- $488
3rd-highest rate
City National Bank
4.39%APY
- Term
- 12 months
- Minimum
- $2,500
- Earns on $10,000
- $439
San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union CD score
97
CD score
Higher than 99% of U.S. banks and credit unions
- 3–8 months3–8 mo4.15%
- 9–15 months9–15 mo4.45%
- 16–30 months16–30 mo4.35%
- 31–60 months31–60 mo4.25%
- QualifiedQualified4.45%
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 San Diego Firefighters Federal Credit Union 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
Up to 4.45%APY · 8 terms
Membership in SDFFCU is limited to employed or retired firefighters and Fire Department personnel permanently assigned to any Fire Department located within San Diego County, immediate family, and employees/members of Firefighter Related Organizations. Automatic renewal at maturity with a 7-day grace period.
| Term | APY | Earns on $10,000Earns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 3.50% | $86 |
| 6 months | 4.15% | $205 |
| 12 months | 4.45% | $445 |
| 18 months | 4.35% | $660 |
| 24 months | 4.30% | $878 |
| 36 months | 4.25% | $1,330 |
| 48 months | 4.25% | $1,811 |
| 60 months | 4.25% | $2,313 |
Who can join San Diego Firefighters 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This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.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 members of Firefighter Related Organizations are eligible for membership.
Military, government and schools
- Employed and compensated or retired firefighters, fire department personnel, and lifeguards permanently assigned to any Fire Department located within San Diego County are eligible for membership.
Family and household
- Immediate family members of eligible members, including spouse (or domestic partners living in the same household), children, grandchildren, siblings, parents, and grandparents, are eligible for membership.
Cost to join
- Membership requires opening a Regular Savings account with a $25 minimum deposit.
Membership information collected October 5, 2026.