Best CD rates and certificates

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Product: For members wanting to invest their money for longer than one year, generally receiving a higher rate of return. You can start with as little as $500 and set your own term up to 60 months.

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Product: Rates may change at any time after account opening. Early withdrawal penalty may apply. Eligible for Member Perks bump upon qualification and request at CD opening (must have savings and checking with debit card, eStatements, and Easy Saver). No minimum deposit to open.

Offer: 7-Month CD Special with Member Perks rate bump. At maturity, promotional certificate will mature into a 6-month certificate at then-current rate. For existing members, at least 50% of funds must come from sources other than iQ Credit Union accounts; new memberships funded entirely from outside iQ. Requires savings and checking account with active debit card, enrollment in eStatements and Easy Saver program.

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Product: Minimum deposit is $500. Membership subject to eligibility. Early withdrawal penalty applies to principal; dividends earned may be withdrawn at any time without penalty. Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.

Offer: Includes 1x Bump Up feature.

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Product: Fixed rate for the term. Requires a $5,000 minimum opening deposit. Special interest rates apply to initial term only and automatically renew for the disclosed renewal term at standard rates in effect at maturity. Maximum aggregate deposit limit of $2.5 million. Public funds are not eligible. Early withdrawal penalties apply.

Offer: Relationship rate; requires linked Prime Checking, Premier Checking, or Private Bank Interest Checking account at open and renewal. Renews to a 6-month term at 0.05% APY.

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Product: Maximum opening balance cannot exceed $240,000 per account. Early withdrawal penalty may apply. Relationship APY requires opening and actively using a consumer or business checking account.

Offer: Relationship rate for 1-Year CD; requires an open and actively used consumer or business checking account.

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Product: Offer available October 1 - November 20, 2026. Special certificate will renew automatically as a 12-month certificate at the current dividend rate. To qualify, members must either 1) fund the certificate with at least half in new money that has not been on deposit with the credit union in the last 30 days, or 2) proactively contact us to roll over a certificate that is set to mature between October 1 and November 20, 2026, retaining the funds from the maturing certificate. Fees may reduce earnings. Early withdrawal penalties apply.

Offer: Special certificate will renew automatically as a 12-month certificate at the current dividend rate. To qualify, members must either 1) fund the certificate with at least half in new money that has not been on deposit with the credit union in the last 30 days, or 2) proactively contact us to roll over a certificate that is set to mature between October 1 and November 20, 2026, retaining the funds from the maturing certificate.

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Product: $1,000 minimum to open ($500 minimum to open for minors). Not available for IRAs or Business. Promotion may be discontinued at any time. A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal.

Offer: $1,000 minimum to open ($500 minimum to open for minors). Not available for IRAs or Business. Promotion may be discontinued at any time. A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal.

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Product: CDs opened online have 30 days to fund the certificate in order to earn the posted CD rate. Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly and at maturity. Minimum opening balance is $100.

Offer: Early withdrawal penalty is 120 days dividends.

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Product: For members wanting a quick return on their investment, generally payable or reaching maturity within a relatively brief time, generally less than one year.

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Product: Penalty for early withdrawal of principal. Account fees may reduce earnings.

Offer: Term days: 731 – 1095.

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Product: Fixed rate CD. Length of deposit 1 to 9 Months. Additional deposits of $500 or more allowed at any time. Early withdrawal penalty is 30 days interest (waived upon death or legal incompetence of account holder).

Offer: 3-Month CD = 90 calendar days. Must maintain minimum daily balance of $500 to maintain APY (account may be closed if reduced below $500).

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Product: Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA's) are not eligible for 4-month and 9-month specials.

Offer: Monthly Dividend Compounded & Credited. Rolls into 3-month certificate at maturity. Not eligible for IRAs.

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Product: Minimum opening deposit $5,000, maximum $250,000. Must be funded via ACH transfer from an external bank account. Funds must be new money, not on deposit with First Citizens within the past 90 days. Must be opened by an individual residing in a state where a First Citizens branch exists. Not available as an IRA.

Offer: Earn up to 4.00% APY on a 5-month CD.

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Product: No setup fees. Minimum initial deposit is $1,000.

Offer: Dividends compound monthly. Early withdrawal penalty applies (6 to 11 months: 60 days of dividends).

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Product: Early withdrawal penalty applies. Certificate account rates are fixed for the length of the term and determined by opening dollar amount. Minimum opening balance is $1,000 for members 19 and older ($100 for members 18 and younger). Deposits federally insured to $250,000 by NCUA.

Offer: Limited-time special. Minimum opening deposit is $1,000 of external funds (new money only, not already on deposit with PNWFCU; $100 for Youth Certificates). Maximum deposit is $250,000 per member. Certificate is non-renewable.