Certificates Of Deposit
Bankrate provides comparison tools, educational content, and the latest rate news to help you find the best CD offer.
Explore CD basics
Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.
CDs come in many varieties, making it easy to find one that meets your needs.
A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.
Stay updated on CD rate trends
CDS
CD rates forecast for 2026
CD investors continue to benefit from strong yields, while inflation gradually slows. Here's what you need to know before the year ends.
CDS
Historical rate trends
Discover how CD interest rates have changed from 1984 to present and what we can learn from analyzing historical economic data.
WEEKLY
Current CD interest rates
Read up on top available rates and national average trends over time from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and credit unions.
Weekly CD Rates
Bankrate consistently has offers well above the national average to help you earn more on your savings.
Bankrate Partner Average
The "Bankrate Partner average" is calculated from the average of the top savings account offers from the institutions we track, included on this page as of 11/06/2026. "National average" is determined by Bankrate's comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs.
The "Bankrate Partner average" is calculated from the average of the top savings account offers from the institutions we track, included on this page as of 11/06/2026. "National average" is determined by Bankrate's comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs.
4.18%APY
VS
National Average
2.11%APY
Compare top-rated banks
Calculate your estimated CD earnings
Enter your deposit amount along with the term and APY of the CD you are considering. See how much you could save when your CD reaches maturity.
Learn more
- Introduction to Certificates of Deposit
CDs often pay better interest than savings accounts and can amp up your nest egg.
CDs hold your funds for a set period. In exchange, you get a reliable return.
Savers, here are strategies to invest in CDs.
CDs come in many varieties, making it easy to find one that meets your needs.
Everything you need to know about opening an account.
These tips can help maximize your savings using certificates of deposit.
Find out what happens to CDs that are set to mature.
Latest articles
Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.
Planning for retirement? Here’s what you need to know about IRA CDs.
Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.
A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.
Sometimes paying an early withdrawal penalty on a CD isn’t a bad idea.
CD terms can range from three months to five years. Learn which one is right for you.
Find out what happens to CDs that are set to mature.
Here are differences between CDs and share certificates, and which one to choose.
The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
Bankrate analyzed the Fed’s historic rate moves for clues on what might come next.
How Reg. D impacts your savings account and why it pays to check with your bank.
Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.
You can find a CD account that significantly out-earns the national average if you shop around among banks.
Credit card interest rate drops will likely provide little relief in 2026.
Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.
For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed lowers interest rates.
Looking to use Zelle for a transfer? Here are the Zelle limits at various banks.
Planning for retirement? Here’s what you need to know about IRA CDs.
These are the 10 largest credit unions in the United States based on assets.
Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.
Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.
Big banks pay just 0.01% APY while online banks offer 4% or more. Your $10,000 could earn over $800 more over two years.
Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.
In this era of no-fee banking, pesky fees still exist. Here’s how to avoid them.
The trusted provider of accurate rates and financial information