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.

Taxes on CD interest aren’t always clear-cut. Here’s what you need to know.

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

DAILY

Today's CD rate news

Explore the highest CD rates by term every weekday and learn how economic trends can affect your rate.

CDS

CD rates forecast for 2024

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.

See our top CD rates

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 07/18/2025. "National average" is determined by Bankrate's comprehensive national survey of savings accounts and CDs.

4.07^%_APY

National Average

2.03^%_APY

Experts in all things banking

Our expert writers and editors bring you timely news and reliable information - backed by data and first-hand experience.

About Bankrate's team

Greg McBride, CFA

Chief Financial Analyst

Sarah Foster

Principal U.S. Economy Reporter

Mark Hamrick

Senior Economic Analyst

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

Latest articles

Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaking behind a podium.

Here’s what investing pros said about Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s performance while heading up the Federal Reserve.

A Black couple talk to a salesperson at a car dealership.

Auto rates will likely not decrease this year. Consider how to still save.

New Friends Walking on University Campus

The Federal Reserve’s actions can influence student loan interest rates.

Bankrate’s experts are reacting live to the Fed’s latest interest rate decision.

It just might be. But don’t forget the fundamentals of how home equity loans work.

The Fed’s rate hold means loans costs are sticking. Here’s what it means for your business.

If you’re looking at HE Loans or have a variable-rate line of credit, pay attention to the Fed.

Whimsical illustration of a hand putting a quarter into a miniature but realistic high end safe. As if it were a piggy bank

Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

Financial manager meeting with couple in bank branch office

Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.

How much money you keep at home depends on your personal situation, including your need for cash in everyday life as well as in an emergency situation. Some experts recommend keeping a minimal amount of [...]

Walk away with stacks of cash just for opening a checking or savings account.

A female bank teller helps a male customer at the bank counter.

Breaking up with your old bank need not be a heartbreaking process. Here’s how.

With a bit of planning, you can reduce your grocery bill. Here’s how.

young man falling out of the sky along with various household items and cash

Businesses may now be starting to pass along higher costs from tariffs to consumers.

The trusted provider of accurate rates and financial information

Certificates Of Deposit

Explore CD basics

The pros and cons of CD investing

Tax considerations for certificate of deposit (CD) investors

CD ladder: What it is and how to build one