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5 CDs that pay 5% APY or higher (updated weekly)
Earn 2-3 times the national average CD rate with these high-yield accounts.
Today, the national average interest rate for a certificate of deposit (CD) ranges from 0.24% for a 1-month CD to 1.88% for a 1-year CD. However, many banks and credit unions offer certificates of deposit with competitive yields as high as 5%, which have the power to help you grow your savings exponentially over time.
5 CDs that pay 5% APY and up
Here’s a look at some of the top FDIC-insured certificates of deposit available today that currently offer 5.00% APY and higher.
Note that interest rates, fees, and requirements are accurate as of the publish date. Please verify account details directly with the financial institution.
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Barclays 6-month CD: 5.00% APY
Barclays’ 6-month CD offers 5.00% APY with no minimum deposit required to open an account. Interest on this CD compounds daily. The penalty for making a withdrawal before your CD reaches maturity is 90 days’ worth of simple interest on the dollar amount withdrawn.