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Best 6-month CD rates
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- Syracuse Fire Department Credit UnionTerm Share CertificateCD · 6 months · $1,000 min
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5.00%APY$247 over 6 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Minimum opening deposit is $1,000; penalties may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Offer: Penalties may be imposed for early withdrawal.
4.89% interest rate · Effective Oct 9, 2026
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More details - FreeStar Financial Credit UnionCertificates of DepositCD · 6 months · $500 min
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5.00%APY$247 over 6 months on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Renew automatically on maturity date for the same or like term at current rate. 10-day grace period to withdraw or make changes before early withdrawal penalty applies. Early withdrawal penalty: Less than 1 year or 1 Year: 90 days of interest; 2 Years: 180 days of interest; 3-5 Years: 270 days of interest; 5+ Years: 360 days of interest.
Offer: Qualified Military Members (Active Duty, Veterans, Retirees) with military status verification (Military ID, Retirement ID, or DD214) and full direct deposit of at least $2,000 into checking account.
Qualified rate · 4.89% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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More details - Monroe Savings Bank (Williamstown, NJ)CD AdvantageCD · 6 months · $500 min
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5.00%APY$247 over 6 months on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Available to new and existing Advantage Banking customers. Requires setting up direct deposit of $500 or more per month into Advantage Checking, opting for e-statements, maintaining an Advantage Banking relationship, and bringing in new money from outside Monroe Savings to fund the CD. If requirements are not met, reverts to prevailing 6-month CD rate. Limit one CD per customer. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Offer: Exclusive rate when combining Advantage Banking, setting up a direct deposit of $500 or more per month into Advantage Checking, opting for e-statements, and funding with new money from outside Monroe Savings. Reverts to prevailing 6-month CD rate if requirements are not met. Limit one CD per customer.
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More details - Central Vermont Medical Center Credit UnionCertificatesCD · 6 months · $2,000 min
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5.00%APY$247 over 6 months on $10,000intro rateRequirements
Offer: Must be funded by new money not currently on deposit. Dividends paid monthly.
Promotional rate · 5.00% interest rate · Effective Aug 19, 2024
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More details - State Employees Credit UnionShare CertificatesCD · 6 months · $1,000 min
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5.00%APY$247 over 6 months on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Quarterly dividends. Dividend transfer available on 24-60 month terms. Rising Rate Option available on 48 and 60 month terms allowing dividend rate and APY to change once during original term to current rate for same term. Bonus rate condition adds +0.10% each for active checking account, full direct deposit, active SECU credit card, active consumer loan, and current mortgage (+0.50% max).
Offer: Bonus Rate APY requires relationship bonus conditions (active checking +0.10%, full direct deposit +0.10%, active SECU credit card +0.10%, active consumer loan +0.10%, current mortgage +0.10%). Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days interest.
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More details - RiverWorks Credit Union6 Month CD SpecialCD · 6 months · $500 min
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4.80%APY$237 over 6 months on $10,000intro rateRequirements
Product: Special offer available online or at 24 Broadway/Route 1 in Lynnfield. Penalty for early withdrawal. Minimum deposit of $500.00. Membership eligibility required. Federally insured by NCUA; shares in excess of $250,000 fully insured by MSIC.
Offer: Headline lists 4.07% APY*; footnote specifies APY = 4.80% and Rate = 4.70% effective 9/19/24. Penalty for early withdrawal. Minimum deposit $500.00. Membership eligibility required.
Promotional rate · 4.70% interest rate · Effective Sep 19, 2024
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More details - Crouse Federal Credit UnionCertificatesCD · 6 months · $1,000 min · 4.60%–4.86% by balance
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4.75%APY$235 over 6 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Maximum Certificate per member: $250,000.00. Early withdrawal penalty applies.
4.50% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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Rate by balance for Certificates Balance APY $1,000 and up 4.60% $10,000 and upYour amount 4.75% $25,000 and up 4.86% Rate checked
More details - United Midwest Savings BankCertificate of DepositCD · 6–12 months · $500 min
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4.75%APYRequirements
Product: Must open initial accounts in-person at a branch office. Penalties apply for early withdrawal. Select terms from 3 months to 5 years available; contact local branch for other terms and rates.
Offer: Requires $500 minimum balance to earn the APY. Penalty for early withdrawal.
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More details - Midwest Family Federal Credit UnionShare CertificatesCD · 6 months · $1,000 min
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4.59%APY$227 over 6 months on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Fixed rate time deposit for members. Terms from 6-60 months. Penalties for early withdrawal apply (loss of 90 days dividends).
Offer: LOYALTY CERTIFICATE PROMO. Requirements: Checking and Savings account, Debit card and must currently have Direct Deposit. Money must be new to MWFFCU. Penalty for early withdrawal is loss of 90 days dividends.
Qualified rate · 4.50% interest rate
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More details - Members 1st Credit Union75th Anniversary CD SpecialCD · 6 months · $7,500 min
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4.58%APY$227 over 6 months on $10,000intro rateRequirements
Product: Open a $7,500 CD and enjoy a 0.75% bonus on any of the following terms: 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 months. Limit one CD rate bonus per member. At the end of the term, rolls over to the standard rate. Limited time only. Minimum balance requirements apply to average daily balance. Dividends/deposit rates are variable and may change at any time.
Offer: Open a $7,500 CD and receive a 0.75% rate bonus on available terms. Limit one CD rate bonus per member. Rolls over to standard rate at term end.
Promotional rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - IRFCUTerm Share CertificateCD · 6 months · $1,000 min
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4.58%APY$226 over 6 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Interest is calculated on an average daily method and paid at maturity. Choose to have interest added to balance, transferred to another IRFCU account, or paid by check.
4.50% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2025
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More details - The Community State Bank6 Month CDCD · 6 months · $1,000 min
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4.55%APY$225 over 6 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: All interest-bearing accounts are calculated on the full amount of principal in the account each day. Rates are subject to change. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, fees may reduce earnings on account.
4.50% interest rate · Effective Sep 29, 2026
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More details - SECNY Federal Credit UnionCertificateCD · 6 months · $1,000 min
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4.50%APY$223 over 6 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Membership requires purchase and maintenance of one share ($5.00 par value). Dividends compounded and credited monthly, or at maturity for 30 Day & 3 Month certificates. Automatically renews with a 10-day grace period. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal.
Offer: Fall into Savings Special. Must add $5,000 in New Money for 4.50% APY. New Money is considered funds from another financial institution or non-SECNY account. Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Account # 34.
4.41% interest rate · Effective Oct 8, 2026
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More details - AmeriCU Credit UnionShare CertificatesCD · 6 months · $50 min
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4.50%APY$223 over 6 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Rates are subject to change without notice. Contact our Member Service Center at 800.388.2000 or 315.356.3000 to verify. An early withdrawal penalty may be imposed if funds are withdrawn from your account before the maturity date. Please refer to the account opening disclosure for the amount of penalty. The minimum balance to earn APY is the same as the minimum opening deposit.
Offer: The minimum balance to earn APY is the same as the minimum opening deposit. An early withdrawal penalty may be imposed if funds are withdrawn from your account before the maturity date.
4.40% interest rate · Effective Oct 16, 2026
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More details - First Atlantic Federal Credit UnionCertificates of Deposit (CDs)CD · 6 months · $500 min
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4.50%APY$223 over 6 months on $10,000intro rateRequirements
Product: Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Fees could reduce earnings. $500 minimum balance required to earn dividends. Terms range from 3 months to 5 years. Compounded and paid monthly. Rollover with grace period available at maturity.
Offer: Grand Opening 6-Month Promo: APY is valid for new money only. Funds used to open this account must be new to First Atlantic Federal Credit Union. Transfers from existing First Atlantic accounts do not apply. CD will automatically renew at maturity to the same term at the non-promotional rate and APY in effect at renewal.
Promotional rate · 4.41% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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What 6-month CDs pay nationwide
4,549 CDs at 4,003 banks and credit unions · checked Oct 15–22
- Typical
- 3.25%
- Top 10% from
- 4.00%
- Banks, typical
- 3.04%
- Credit unions, typical
- 3.25%
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