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Showing 31–45 results in North Carolina
- 4.15%APY$450 over 13 months on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: $1,000 minimum opening deposit. After account opening, there is no minimum balance requirement to obtain the disclosed APY. At maturity, automatically renews to the Standard CD term (3, 6, or 12 months) closest to but not greater than the special term at the applicable standard rate. Early withdrawal penalties and fees may reduce earnings. Rates may vary by location.
Offer: Renews to Standard CD 12 Month (1 Year) term upon maturity.
Promotional rate · 4.08% interest rate · Effective Oct 16, 2026
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More details - 4.15%APY$1,070 over 30 months on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: All CDs require a $500 minimum deposit. Subject to early withdrawal penalty.
Offer: Rewards APY requires two qualifying relationships: direct deposit of at least $1,000/month, at least $25,000 on deposit, or a qualifying loan in good standing.
Qualified rate · 4.07% interest rate
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More details - 4.10%APY$169 over 5 months on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: Rate based on ZIP code 43215. Minimum opening deposit is $1,000. For accounts less than $100,000. Early withdrawal penalty applies. Not valid with other offers, no rate exceptions. Not available for brokers, agents, public entities, or financial institutions.
Offer: Promotional rate. Account balance less than $100,000. Early withdrawal penalty applies.
Promotional rate · 4.02% interest rate · Effective Oct 16, 2026
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More details - 4.10%APY$237 over 7 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Minimum balance for consumer is $500. Early withdrawal penalty may apply. Pairing with an Ultra Checking account unlocks a 0.10% APY bonus rate.
Offer: 7 Month Special with bonus rate. Requires the Tax Reported Owner to also be the Tax Reported Owner of an Ultra Checking account with an average monthly balance of at least $1.00.
3.94% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - 4.10%APY$445 over 13 months on $10,000
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.
4.02% interest rate · Effective Sep 22, 2026
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More details - Navy Federal Credit UnionStandard CertificateCD · 18 months · $1,000 min · 4.10%–4.15% by balance
Credit union · 16 branches
4.10%APY$621 over 18 months on $10,000Effective Oct 22, 2026
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Rate by balance for Standard Certificate Balance APY $1,000 and upYour amount 4.10% $20,000 and up 4.10% $100,000 and up 4.15% Rate checked
More details - 4.10%APY$837 over 24 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Minimum deposit for a Share Certificate is $500, with the exception of the Saver Certificate which requires a minimum deposit of $50 to open. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Assumes dividends are reinvested and the rate continues for a year. Certificate dividend is earned at the applicable term’s fixed rate until the Certificate matures. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Certificate accounts are subject to substantial penalty for early withdrawal.
4.02% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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More details - 4.10%APY$1,281 over 36 months on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: Fixed interest rate. Available for a limited time. Dividends compounded and credited quarterly. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Certificates are not subject to auto-renewal, except the 6-month and 12-month certificate, which will auto-renew. No monthly service charges.
Offer: Not subject to auto-renewal. Compounded and credited quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty may apply.
Promotional rate · 4.10% interest rate · Effective Oct 14, 2026
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More details - 4.07%APY$304 over 9 months on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Existing Paragon customers must have a Paragon Bank checking account to qualify for this special rate. Automatic renewal upon maturity for the standard rate and term. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Offer: Existing Paragon customers must have a Paragon Bank checking account to qualify for this special rate. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Qualified rate · 4.05% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - 4.07%APY$407 over 1 year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Minimum deposit to open account is $500 for rate tier 1 and $10,000 for rate tier 2. Membership requires purchasing and maintaining at least 1 share ($25.00 par value) in Primary Savings. Early withdrawal penalties apply.
Offer: Term: 12 Months. Opening deposit of $10,000.00 and above. Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Automatic renewal. Early withdrawal penalties apply.
4.00% interest rate
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More details - American Airlines Federal Credit UnionShare Certificate LadderCD · 60 months · $1,000 min
Credit union · 3 branches
4.07%APY$2,208 over 60 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: All share certificate ladders must be established with equal amounts across certificates. Additional deposits allowed only at maturity of each term.
Offer: Option 1 (2-rung ladder: 30 and 60 months). All certificates in ladder established with equal amounts.
4.00% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2024
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More details - American Airlines Federal Credit UnionShort-Term Share CertificateCD · 6 months · $1,000 min
Credit union · 3 branches
4.05%APY$200 over 6 months on $10,0003.98% interest rate · Effective Jan 1, 2026
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More details - 4.05%APY$371 over 11 months on $10,000
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.
3.99% interest rate · Balance cap $10,000,000
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More details - 4.05%APY$791 over 23 months on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: Limited-time offer. This rate is subject to change. Minimum balance to open is $1,000. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings.
Offer: Limited-time offer. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings.
Promotional rate · 3.99% interest rate · Effective Oct 15, 2026
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More details - Credit Human Federal Credit UnionShare CertificatesCD · 120 months · $500 min
Credit union · 1 branch
4.05%APY$4,874 over 120 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Flexible terms from 3 months to 10 years with $500 minimum deposit. Dividends paid monthly. Automatic renewal at maturity. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal. Actual certificate dividend rate and APY are based on the rate in effect on date of deposit. APY assumes dividends remain on deposit until maturity; dividend withdrawal reduces earnings. Membership eligibility required.
3.98% interest rate · Effective Oct 16, 2026
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What CDs pay in North Carolina
891 CDs at 94 banks and credit unions · checked Oct 15–22
- Typical
- 3.00%
- Top 10% from
- 4.07%
- Banks, typical
- 1.50%
- Credit unions, typical
- 3.40%
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Top Carrot institutions
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- Skyla Credit UnionCredit union · 17 branches
- Langley Credit UnionCredit union · 1 branch
- ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit UnionCredit union · 5 branches