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- Farmers & Merchants State Bank48 Month CDCD · 48 months · $1,000 min · 4.00%–4.50% by balance
Bank · 5 branches
4.50%APY$1,925 over 48 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account.
4.00% interest rate · Effective Sep 17, 2026
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Rate by balance for 48 Month CD Balance APY $1,000 and up 4.00% $10,000 and upYour amount 4.50% $100,000 and up 4.50% Rate checked
More details - 4.50%APY$2,462 over 60 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Membership required. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal and subject to account closure. APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for full term.
4.43% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - Farmers & Merchants State Bank60 Month CDCD · 60 months · $1,000 min · 4.00%–4.50% by balance
Bank · 5 branches
4.50%APY$2,462 over 60 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account.
4.00% interest rate · Effective Sep 17, 2026
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Rate by balance for 60 Month CD Balance APY $1,000 and up 4.00% $10,000 and upYour amount 4.50% $100,000 and up 4.50% Rate checked
More details - 4.45%APY$257 over 7 months on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: Limited-time special. Requires minimum opening deposit of $2,000 in new money (funds not currently or within prior 30 days on deposit with Premier Credit Union). Dividends calculated using Daily Balance method, credited and compounded quarterly. Automatic renewals unless notified within 10-day grace period. Early withdrawal penalties may be imposed. $5.00 minimum deposit to open a savings account required.
Offer: Requires a minimum opening deposit of $2,000 in new money. New money means funds not currently, or within the prior 30 days, on deposit with Premier Credit Union; transfers from existing Premier accounts do not qualify. Dividends calculated using Daily Balance method, credit and compound quarterly. Renewals are automatic unless notified within a 10-day grace period. Early withdrawal penalties may be imposed.
Promotional rate · 4.38% interest rate · Compounded quarterly · Effective Oct 9, 2026
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More details - 4.45%APY$675 over 18 months on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: Certificates under 6 month terms compound at maturity, all other certificates compound semi-annually. There may be penalties for early withdrawal from certificates. Above CDs auto renew at the current 12 month CD term and interest rate.
Offer: Special. Above CDs auto renew at the current 12 month CD term and interest rate. Compounds semi-annually.
Promotional rate · 4.40% interest rate
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More details - 4.40%APY$478 over 13 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Interest compounded and credited quarterly, except 30-day Mini Jumbo and 3-month Fixed which are compounded and credited at maturity.
Offer: Special promotional rate; open by November 12, 2026. Current as of October 9, 2026 per promotion footnote; schedule effective October 15, 2026.
4.33% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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More details - 4.40%APY$478 over 13 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: $1,000 minimum deposit to open ($500 for savers under age 18). Penalty for early withdrawal. Rates vary by Benefits Banking Loyalty Program tier (Base, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum).
Offer: Loyalty Program Platinum Tier (Base + 0.50% IR)
Effective Oct 9, 2026
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More details - Commercial Savings BankCD SpecialCD · 13 months · $1,000 min · 4.15%–4.45% by balance
Bank · 2 branches
4.40%APY$478 over 13 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Interest rate is locked when account is opened. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Offer: Non-Renewable
4.11% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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Rate by balance for CD Special Balance APY $1,000 – $9,999 4.15% $10,000 – $99,999Your amount 4.40% $100,000 and up 4.45% Rate checked
More details - 4.40%APY$667 over 18 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Penalty for early withdrawal. For all certificates unless otherwise noted: minimum deposit of $500 required to open certificate and earn dividends. 3 Month Certificate requires a minimum deposit of $5,000.
Offer: Penalty for early withdrawal.
4.31% interest rate
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More details - 4.40%APY$1,137 over 30 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: All certificates can be opened with just $500 (only $250 for minors). Offered at terms from 3 to 60 months. Dividends compound daily and are posted monthly to your certificate or savings account. Renewable with a 10-day grace period. Penalty for early withdrawal.
Offer: Renewable with a 10-day grace period. Penalty for early withdrawal.
4.31% interest rate · Effective Oct 14, 2026
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More details - 4.40%APY$2,402 over 60 months on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Must have a loan, deposit, or trust and investment account with City State Bank. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity.
Offer: Must have a loan, deposit, or trust and investment account with City State Bank.
Qualified rate · 4.36% interest rate
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More details - 4.35%APY$889 over 24 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Interest compounds semi-annually. Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed. No monthly fees. Bonus interest rates available with Relationship Packaging. Automatically renewable.
Offer: Requires Diamond Relationship Package Qualifications.
Effective Oct 5, 2026
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More details - 4.31%APY$468 over 13 months on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: Rates applicable across all locations / other markets. Interest compounded at maturity for 3 and 6 months, and every 6 months for longer terms. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Offer: 13 Month Special. Compounded every 6 months.
Promotional rate · 4.26% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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More details - 4.31%APY$468 over 13 months on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: Rates applicable to West Liberty location. Interest compounded at maturity for 3 and 6 months, and every 6 months for longer terms. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Offer: 13 Month Special. Compounded every 6 months.
Promotional rate · 4.26% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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More details - 4.30%APY$430 over 1 year on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: Compounded quarterly. Dividend rates fixed when opened. Penalty for early withdrawal. $1,000 minimum deposit.
Offer: Limited Time Special
Promotional rate · 4.23% interest rate · Compounded quarterly · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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What CDs pay in Iowa
1,492 CDs at 165 banks and credit unions · checked Oct 16–22
- Typical
- 2.94%
- Top 10% from
- 4.14%
- Banks, typical
- 2.78%
- Credit unions, typical
- 3.00%
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Top Carrot institutions
Ranked across their CDs, savings, auto loans and credit cards. How scores work
- Collins Community Credit UnionCredit union · 9 branches
- Serve Credit UnionCredit union · 2 branches
- Advantage Credit UnionCredit union · 1 branch