Best CD rates and certificates

Requirements

Product: Interest accrues as simple daily interest and is fixed for the term. Interest cannot remain on the account and payout is mandatory for non-compounding STCs (transferred monthly to an SECU deposit account of choice, or paid at maturity for 6- and 12-month terms). Penalty for early cancellation/withdrawal prior to maturity/renewal is the lesser of 90 days of interest on principal or all interest earned. One partial deposit or withdrawal permitted at no penalty during the 7-day grace period.

Offer: Interest payout is mandatory and must transfer monthly to another SECU deposit account.

Requirements

Product: A $500 minimum deposit is required. Daily balance method is used to calculate the interest. APY was calculated based on monthly compounding and assumes that all interest earned will remain on deposit until maturity. Penalties may be imposed for early CD withdrawal.

Offer: Special Promotional APY is subject to change without notice. This offer is valid for consumers only and applies to new certificates of deposit opened with qualifying funds for Woodforest checking account holders. Qualifying funds are new funds deposited into a certificate of deposit that are not from money currently or previously held in any account at Woodforest National Bank. This is a limited time offer and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Requirements

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.

Requirements

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.

Requirements

Product: $1,000 minimum opening deposit. Terms from 7 days to 5 years. Tiered interest rate, depending on balance, to obtain APY. 6 month, 12 month, 18 month CDs allow unlimited deposits of $100 or more before maturity (excluding special rate CDs). Early withdrawal penalty applies if closed prior to maturity.

Offer: 13 Month Special. Open Online.

Requirements

Product: Available for accounts opened online only. Minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $500; maximum amount is $10,000,000. Interest is compounded and credited quarterly. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. At maturity, automatically rolls into a Standard CD at the standard rate closest to the initial term unless otherwise directed.

Offer: Opened online only. Interest credited quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty may apply.

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.

Requirements

Product: Must have an existing First National Bank consumer or business checking account or open a new First National Bank consumer or business checking account. Not available for rollovers or transfers from other First National Bank deposit accounts or public funds. New money may be required. Penalty for early withdrawal.

Offer: Accurate as of 9/24/2026. Minimum balance to earn APY is $5,000.00. Early withdrawal penalty will be imposed.

Requirements

Product: Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. Advertised Rates are subject to change without notice.

Requirements

Product: Minimum opening deposit $500. Available at branch locations.

Offer: Term: 3 to 5 months.

Requirements

Product: Open at nearest United Bank branch. Minimum opening deposit is $500.

Offer: Open at nearest United Bank branch.

Requirements

Product: Fixed rate CD. Standard opening minimum deposit is $2,500. Early withdrawal penalties apply.

Offer: Relationship rate; requires eligible linked checking account.

Requirements

Product: Early withdrawal penalty will be imposed, if applicable. Fixed rate with interest compounded and paid quarterly.

Offer: Accurate as of 9/24/2026. Minimum balance to earn APY is $500.00. Early withdrawal penalty will be imposed.

Requirements

Product: Membership eligibility required: Live, work, worship, or attend school in Wayne County, NC with $1 in savings account, or make a one-time $5.00 donation to Your Community Foundation for NC residents. Automatic renewal at maturity with prior notice and grace period. Early withdrawal penalty applies.

Offer: Terms of 12 months or greater subject to early withdrawal penalty of 180 days' dividends.