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- Golden 1 Credit Union9-Month New Money Term Savings CertificateCD · 9 months · $500 min
Credit union · 1 branch
4.30%APY$321 over 9 months on $10,000intro rateRequirements
Product: This special 9-month term savings certificate can only be opened in-branch or by phone and funded with new money. New money is defined as funds not on deposit at Golden 1 in the 30 days prior to the certificate account opening. The APY is based on an assumption that principal and dividends will remain in the account until maturity. Any fee, withdrawal, or transfer reduces earnings and there may be penalties for early withdrawal.
Offer: Can only be opened in-branch or by phone and funded with new money.
Promotional rate · 4.22% interest rate · Effective Oct 16, 2026
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More details - 4.25%APY$246 over 7 months on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Dividends paid monthly. $1,000 minimum opening deposit and $1,000 minimum required to earn dividends. Certificate rates are fixed for the stated term (except variable-rate certificates) and are subject to penalties for early withdrawals.
Offer: 7-Month Special Certificate. Fixed rate type. Requires qualifying for Relationship Rewards!.
Qualified rate · Effective Oct 14, 2026
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More details - 4.25%APY$389 over 11 months on $10,000with conditions
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.
Qualified rate · 4.16% interest rate · Effective Oct 3, 2026
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More details - 4.25%APY$425 over 1 year on $10,000
4.16% interest rate
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More details - 4.20%APY$600 over 17 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: There is no minimum balance required to earn the stated APY. The minimum opening deposit for a regular certificate is $500. The APY is based on an assumption that dividends will remain in the account until maturity. Any fee, withdrawal or transfer reduces earnings and there may be penalties for early withdrawal.
Offer: Limited-Time Special.
4.12% interest rate · Effective Oct 16, 2026
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More details - 4.18%APY$1,307 over 36 months on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Member must maintain $5 par value. Early withdrawal penalties apply: 90 days on terms of 12 months or less; 180 days on terms greater than 12 months.
4.10% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - Golden 1 Credit Union10-Month New Money Term Savings CertificateCD · 10 months · $500 min
Credit union · 1 branch
4.15%APY$345 over 10 months on $10,000intro rateRequirements
Product: Can only be opened in-branch or by phone and funded with new money (funds not on deposit at Golden 1 in the 30 days prior to account opening). Principal and dividends must remain in the account until maturity. Penalties may apply for early withdrawal.
Offer: Must be funded with new money.
Promotional rate · 4.07% interest rate · Effective Sep 25, 2026
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More details - Golden 1 Credit Union19-Month Term Savings CertificateCD · 19 months · $500 min
Credit union · 1 branch
4.15%APY$665 over 19 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Principal and dividends must remain in the account until maturity. Penalties may apply for early withdrawal. No minimum balance required to earn the stated APY.
4.07% interest rate · Effective Sep 25, 2026
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More details - 4.10%APY$445 over 13 months on $10,000intro rate
Requirements
Product: Dividends compound quarterly. Federally insured up to $250,000 by NCUA. Once opened, additional deposits are not permitted until maturity. Early withdrawal subject to penalty. Renews automatically with a 10-day grace period.
Offer: Promotional rate; tier for balance $500
Promotional rate · Effective Sep 14, 2026
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More details - Golden 1 Credit Union5-Month Term Savings CertificateCD · 5 months · $500 min
Credit union · 1 branch
4.00%APY$165 over 5 months on $10,000Requirements
Product: Principal and dividends must remain in the account until maturity. Penalties may apply for early withdrawal. No minimum balance required to earn the stated APY.
3.93% interest rate · Effective Sep 25, 2026
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More details - 3.75%APY$217 over 7 months on $10,000
Requirements
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.
3.69% interest rate · Effective Oct 5, 2026
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Rate by balance for Featured CD Balance APY Up to $9,999 3.75% $10,000 – $99,999Your amount 3.75% $100,000 – $999,999 4.11% $1,000,000 and up 4.11% Rate checked
More details - Strata Credit UnionWealth Builder Share CertificateCD · 12 months · $100 min
Credit union · 3 branches
3.75%APY$375 over 1 year on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Must select a monthly transfer amount (minimum $50) from checking or savings account. Maximum allowable amount is $75,000. Automatically renews. Only one Wealth Builder Certificate per membership.
Offer: Must select a monthly transfer amount (minimum $50) from checking or savings account. Automatically renews. Maximum allowable amount: $75,000. Only one Wealth Builder Certificate per membership.
Qualified rate · 3.68% interest rate · Balance cap $75,000 · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - Valley Strong Credit UnionPromotional CertificateCD · 13 months · $1,000 min
Credit union · 14 branches
3.75%APY$407 over 13 months on $10,000intro rateRequirements
Product: $1,000 minimum opening deposit. New money must be deposited to obtain promotional rate (funds not currently on deposit with Valley Strong Credit Union). After initial 13-month term, funds will automatically renew into a traditional 12 month certificate. Penalties may be assessed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. Not valid for IRA accounts. Valley Strong Membership is required. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.
Offer: The 13-month certificate offer is effective starting 10/01/26. 3.75% APY is based on a dividend rate of 3.687%. $1,000 minimum opening deposit of new money required. Automatically renews into a 12-month traditional certificate. Not valid for IRA accounts. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Valley Strong Membership required.
Promotional rate · 3.69% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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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 - Tri Counties BankPersonal Certificates of DepositCD · 11 months · $1,000 min · 3.30%–3.70% by balance
Bank · 3 branches
3.30%APY$302 over 11 months on $10,000intro rateRequirements
Product: No Monthly Maintenance Fee. Terms available from 3 months to 5 years. Interest earned can be reinvested or disbursed monthly, quarterly, annually or at maturity. Promotional rates are available on new 7-month and 11-month Trico Advantage CDs. Interest compounded daily and paid at maturity. Not available for Public Funds or Financial Institutions.
Offer: 11-Month Trico Advantage CD promotional rate for balances between $1,000 and $24,999. Interest compounded daily and paid at maturity.
Promotional rate · Compounded daily
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Personal Certificates of Deposit Balance APY $1,000 – $24,999Your amount 3.30% $25,000 – $99,999 3.50% $100,000 and up 3.70% Rate checked
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What CDs pay in Bakersfield, CA
211 CDs at 15 banks and credit unions · checked Oct 6–22
- Typical
- 1.02%
- Top 10% from
- 3.98%
- Banks, typical
- 0.38%
- Credit unions, typical
- 3.20%
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