Best CD rates and certificates

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Product: Interest is compounded and credited quarterly for investment terms of 12 months or longer; shorter terms pay at maturity. Penalties apply for early withdrawal. Rates are accurate as of 10/15/2026 and subject to change.

Offer: 18-Month term. A fixed interest rate is earned on the entire balance. Minimum opening balance of $500 required to obtain disclosed APY. Compounded and credited quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty: 183 - <60 Months: 1 year loss of interest.

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Product: Accounts available for individuals only. Online CD. No monthly maintenance fee, ACH fee or online Account fee.

Offer: Early withdrawal penalty equals 3 months' worth of interest.

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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: A minimum opening deposit of $1,000 is required for all CD accounts. Penalty for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. At the end of Promotional CD term, account automatically converts to the Standard consumer CD term that is closest to but not greater than Promotional CD term, at the applicable Standard rate. No withdrawals without penalty within first seven days. No partial withdrawals permitted. The $1.00 - $999.99 tier is for Renewal Only.

Offer: Renewal Only. Promotional rate.

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Product: No monthly fee. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Pair with Premier Checking to receive a 0.10% interest rate bonus upon request.

Offer: 14 Month Promo; $1,000 opening deposit required / $1,000,000 max.

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Product: Early withdrawal penalties apply: CD terms ≤ 1 year – Early withdrawal penalty is equal to 30 days' worth of dividends; CD terms > 1 year – Early withdrawal penalty is equal to 90 days' worth of dividends. Dividends added quarterly. No fee if account falls below minimum balance.

Requirements

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: Available on new money only. The promotion may end at any time at the Bank's sole discretion without prior notification. Penalty for early withdrawal. Minimum deposit $5,000, maximum deposit $10,000,000.

Offer: 2-Year Term. Option to close or withdraw within the 10-day grace period one year after account opening date. Option to make an additional deposit within the 10-day grace period one year after account opening date (maximum principal balance allowed is $10,000,000). Option to request to increase (bump up) interest rate once within the first year and then again once within the second year, limited to rate in effect if current 2 Year CD rate exceeds current account rate.

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Product: Withdrawals are permitted penalty-free starting 7 days after funding. No withdrawals of principal permitted during the first 7 days. Accounts available for individuals only. No monthly maintenance fee, ACH fee or online account fee.

Offer: No early withdrawal penalty after a 7-day period starting on the day of funding. Maximum deposit is none.

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Product: Membership eligibility applies. Fees or withdrawals may reduce earnings. APY and interest rates may change after account opening.

Offer: Compounded monthly.

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Product: At maturity, automatically renews into a 3 Month Flexible CD at a lower interest rate unless changed during 7-day grace period. Online opening limit is $250,000.

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Product: Qualify for Relationship Rewards interest rates when paired with a Key Advantage Checking ® , Key Privilege Checking ® , Key Privilege Select Checking ® , Key Select Checking ® , Key Private Client ® Checking , Key Private Bank Checking ® , or Key Private Bank Personal Checking Account.

Offer: Promotional Rate accurate as of September 26, 2026, 12-month Tiered CD with Relationship Rewards up to $99,999.99. Minimum opening deposit $2,500. Compounded daily. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.

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Product: Minimum deposit requirement of $1,000 to open a CD. Penalty for early withdrawal.

Offer: Requires linked qualifying Chase checking account.

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Product: A penalty of 7 days interest will be imposed for early withdrawals within the first 6 days of the account term or following any partial withdrawal. Automatically renews into a 3 Month Flexible CD at maturity unless changed during 7-day grace period. Online opening limit is $250,000.

Requirements

Product: No monthly fee. Withdraw your money at any time and pay no penalties.

Offer: 7 Month No Penalty; $1,000 opening deposit required / $250,000 max; under $100,000 and $100,000 or more tiers earn 3.00% APY.