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Showing 61–75 results in Madison, WI metro
- 3.00%APY$1,593 over 60 months on $10,000
Requirements
Offer: Interest Payment Frequency: Annual; Compounding Method: Simple; Minimum balance is required to obtain the stated APYs. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
3.00% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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More details - 2.93%APY
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Product: Interest compounded and paid quarterly. Penalty for early withdrawal. $0 monthly maintenance fee. Automatically renewable CDs have a 10-day grace period. Non-renewable CDs do not pay interest after maturity.
2.90% interest rate · Effective Sep 29, 2026
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More details - 2.28%APY$113 over 6 months on $10,000
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Product: $1,000.00 initial deposit requirement. No minimum balance to earn Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Fixed interest rate for entire term. Automatically renews into a CD with the same term. Penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Offer: No compounding during term. Interest credited at maturity.
2.27% interest rate
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More details - Blackhawk Community Credit UnionSmart Saver CertificateCD · 12 months · $0 min
Credit union · 1 branch
1.96%APY$196 over 1 year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Features no minimum and up to a 12-month term; members can deposit anytime. Available with youth savings accounts (Money Minder and Money Maker).
Offer: Deposit anytime; no minimum balance requirement.
1.95% interest rate
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More details - Wells FargoConsumer Fixed Rate Time AccountCD · 24–35 months · $2,500 min · 1.76%–2.27% by balance
Bank · 4 branches
1.76%APYwith conditionsRequirements
Product: Fixed rate CD. Standard opening minimum deposit is $2,500. Early withdrawal penalties apply.
Offer: Relationship rate; requires eligible linked checking account.
Qualified rate · 1.74% interest rate · Effective Oct 3, 2026
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Rate by balance for Consumer Fixed Rate Time Account Balance APY Up to $100,000Your amount 1.76% $100,000 and up 2.27% Rate checked
More details - 1.75%APY$443 over 30 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Add deposits anytime. Minimum balance to open is $250 if adding deposits of at least $25 per month via automatic transfer or Web Branch, otherwise $500. $100,000 maximum balance. Dividends compounded daily and paid quarterly.
1.73% interest rate · Compounded daily · Balance cap $100,000 · Effective Oct 9, 2026
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More details - 1.55%APY$635 over 48 months on $10,000
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Product: Minimum balance of $500 required to open and obtain APY. FDIC insured up to $250,000.
Offer: Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days interest.
1.54% interest rate · Effective Sep 17, 2026
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More details - 1.40%APY$720 over 60 months on $10,000
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Product: Penalty for early withdrawal and/or restrictions may apply. Rates are subject to change without notice. Fees could reduce earnings.
Offer: Penalty for early withdrawal and/or restrictions may apply. Fees could reduce earnings.
1.39% interest rate · Effective Oct 14, 2026
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More details - 1.35%APY$67 over 6 months on $10,000
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Product: Additional deposits are allowed on CDs terms of 1 year or less with a minimum of $50 and an accumulated maximum of $250,000. Early withdrawal penalty may apply. You can add money anytime.
Offer: Start Small CD - 6 months term. Additional deposits allowed with a minimum of $50 and accumulated maximum of $250,000.
1.35% interest rate · Effective Sep 21, 2026
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More details - 1.25%APY$125 over 1 year on $10,000
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Product: Minimum balance to open is $250. Add up to $10,000 more during your term.
1.24% interest rate · Effective Oct 16, 2026
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More details - 1.06%APY$431 over 48 months on $10,000
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Product: Membership eligibility required. Penalty will be assessed for early withdrawal. Minimum balance to open and obtain the advertised APY is $1,000.
1.05% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - First Community Credit UnionDream Seeker Share CertificateCD · 12 months · $25 min
Credit union · 1 branch
1.01%APY$101 over 1 year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $25.
1.00% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - 1.00%APY$100 over 1 year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Unlimited additional deposits allowed anytime.
Offer: 12 month term with add-on feature. Unlimited additional deposits allowed.
1.00% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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More details - 0.72%APY$72 over 1 year on $10,000
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Product: During December, principal may be withdrawn without penalty before maturity as long as at least $250 remains. $100,000 maximum balance.
0.72% interest rate · Balance cap $100,000 · Effective Oct 9, 2026
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More details - 0.40%APY$202 over 60 months on $10,000
0.40% interest rate · Balance cap $250,000 · Effective Oct 6, 2026
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What CDs pay in Madison, WI metro
491 CDs at 39 banks and credit unions · checked Oct 16–22
- Typical
- 2.52%
- Top 10% from
- 4.15%
- Banks, typical
- 2.00%
- Credit unions, typical
- 3.50%
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Madison, WI metro
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- UW Credit UnionCredit union · 17 branches
- Marine Credit UnionCredit union · 2 branches
- Blackhawk Community Credit UnionCredit union · 1 branch