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6-month CD rates in Palo Alto, California

By Mitch Strohm · Bankrate.com
Friday, April 29, 2011
Posted: 3 pm ET

CD rates may be fairly low across the nation, but some better-than-average yields can still be found. If you're shopping for CD rates in Palo Alto, CA, use our data to find the best CD rates available in your area of California.

Insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 per depositor, CDs are considered a safe investment. A CD ladder can hedge the risk of rate hikes and create some liquidity. Search for decent CD rates in Palo Alto, CA, and in cities across the nation.

CD rates in Palo Alto, CA

Here are the 6-month CD rates in Palo Alto, CA, as of 2 p.m.

Institution APY Min Deposit
Ally 0.94% $0
Bank of America 0.30% $1,000
UnionBank 0.30% $350
Citibank 0.25% $500
Comerica Bank 0.20% $1,000
Wells Fargo Bank 0.10% $2,500

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