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Showing 31–45 results in Essex County, NJ · Showing Essex County, NJ: too few institutions in West Orange, NJ
- 3.70%APY$370 over 1 year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Available only to residents of the NY Metro area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania). Interest is compounded continuously and credited monthly. Penalty for early withdrawal of principal. Fees may reduce earnings. 7 calendar days grace period from maturity date.
Offer: Interest is compounded continuously. Penalty for early withdrawal.
3.63% interest rate · Effective Jun 30, 2026
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More details - Advanced Financial Federal Credit UnionShare CertificatesCD · 12 months · $500 min
Credit union · 1 branch
3.61%APY$361 over 1 year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Early withdrawal penalty is 90 days' (3 months') dividends. Dividends calculated and posted monthly.
3.55% interest rate · Effective Sep 17, 2026
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More details - Popular BankPopular Private Client Certificate of DepositCD · 6 months · $1,000 min · 3.60%–3.80% by balance
Bank · 1 branch
3.60%APY$178 over 6 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Exclusive to Popular Private Client customers. Minimum deposit of $1,000 required to open. Early withdrawal penalty applies. Daily compound interest credited monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, or at maturity.
Offer: Must visit a branch location to open a 6-month CD.
3.54% interest rate · Effective May 26, 2026
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Rate by balance for Popular Private Client Certificate of Deposit Balance APY $1,000 – $25,000Your amount 3.60% $25,000 – $100,000 3.65% $100,000 – $250,000 3.70% $250,000 – $1,000,000 3.75% $1,000,000 and up 3.80% Rate checked
More details - 3.60%APY$391 over 13 months on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Promotional Certificate of Deposit valid for consumers. There is a $1,000 minimum balance to open the Certificate of Deposit and obtain Annual Percentage Yield (APY). A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal.
Offer: Eligible for Preferred Pricing rate bonus when primary/secondary owner also owns Relationship Banking, Premier Relationship Banking, or Private Bank Checking account.
Qualified rate · 3.54% interest rate
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More details - 3.55%APY$88 over 3 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Fixed-rate CD. APY is locked for the 3-month term. Additional deposits not allowed after opening. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Adults over 18 are eligible. Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch.
Offer: $500 minimum opening balance and $500 minimum daily balance required to obtain the advertised APY.
Effective Oct 22, 2026
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More details - 3.50%APY$173 over 6 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Fixed-rate CD. APY is locked for the 6-month term. Additional deposits not allowed after opening. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Adults over 18 are eligible. Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch. Distinct from the limited-time 6-month promotional CD.
Offer: $500 minimum opening balance and $500 minimum daily balance required to obtain the advertised APY.
Effective Oct 22, 2026
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More details - 3.50%APY$173 over 6 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Online only certificate of deposit account. Minimum balance required to open certificate and obtain stated APY is $1,000.00. Automatically renews at maturity at the then-current published First Commerce Bank APY for that term. A penalty will be assessed for early withdrawal and could reduce earnings on this account. This offer may be discontinued at any given time without prior notice.
Offer: CD will automatically renew on maturity at the then current published First Commerce Bank APY for that term. Minimum balance to open certificate and obtain stated APY is $1,000.00. A penalty will be assessed for early withdrawal and could reduce earnings on this account. This offer may be discontinued at any given time without prior notice.
3.44% interest rate · Effective Sep 21, 2026
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More details - 3.50%APY$350 over 1 year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Fixed-rate CD. APY is locked for the 12-month term. Additional deposits not allowed after opening. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Adults over 18 are eligible. Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch.
Offer: $500 minimum opening balance and $500 minimum daily balance required to obtain the advertised APY.
Effective Oct 22, 2026
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More details - 3.50%APY$1,087 over 36 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Minimum to earn disclosed APY is $500. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. All rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Offer: Minimum to earn disclosed APY is $500. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
3.44% interest rate
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More details - 3.45%APY$522 over 18 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Fixed-rate CD. APY is locked for the 18-month term. Additional deposits not allowed after opening. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Adults over 18 are eligible. Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch.
Offer: $500 minimum opening balance and $500 minimum daily balance required to obtain the advertised APY.
Effective Oct 22, 2026
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More details - 3.35%APY$250 over 9 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Standard Certificate of Deposit. There is a $1,000 minimum balance to open the Certificate of Deposit and obtain Annual Percentage Yield (APY). A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal. Preferred Pricing rate bonus may be available with qualifying relationship checking account.
Offer: 9 Month No Penalty CD: Funds must remain on deposit at least seven days after which a full withdrawal is allowed without penalty. 9 Month No Penalty CD is not available as an IRA account.
3.30% interest rate
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More details - 3.30%APY$219 over 8 months on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Minimum deposit requirement of $1,000 to open a CD. Penalty for early withdrawal.
Offer: Requires linked qualifying Chase checking account.
Qualified rate · 3.25% interest rate · Effective Oct 16, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Certificate of Deposit Balance APY Up to $9,999 3.30% $10,000 – $99,999Your amount 3.30% $100,000 and up 3.80% Rate checked
More details - 3.25%APY$161 over 6 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Designed to be held until maturity. Adding to the certificate or withdrawing funds before the end of the term is not permitted without a penalty.
Offer: Early withdrawal penalty: 90 Days.
3.20% interest rate
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More details - North Jersey Federal Credit UnionRegular Term Share CertificatesCD · 18 months · $500 min
Credit union · 2 branches
3.25%APY$491 over 18 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Membership eligibility applies (living, working, worshiping, attending school, or conducting business in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic counties or specified municipalities in Morris and Union counties, NJ). Early withdrawal penalties apply (up to 90 days loss of dividends for terms 3-6 months, 180 days for over 12-18 months, 270 days for 24-30 months, and 365 days for 36-60 months). 3 business day grace period after maturity.
Offer: Dividends credited monthly.
3.20% interest rate
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More details - 3.25%APY$661 over 24 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Fixed-rate CD. APY is locked for the 24-month term. Additional deposits not allowed after opening. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Adults over 18 are eligible. Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch.
Offer: $500 minimum opening balance and $500 minimum daily balance required to obtain the advertised APY.
Effective Oct 22, 2026
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What CDs pay in Essex County, NJ
441 CDs at 34 banks and credit unions · checked Oct 16–22
- Typical
- 2.75%
- Top 10% from
- 4.00%
- Banks, typical
- 2.00%
- Credit unions, typical
- 3.23%
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