36-month CD rates range from 4.19% to 5.13% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 15, 2026. Top 36-month CD rates currently available include 1st Community Credit Union offering 36-Month Teen Certificate Special at 5.13% APY, and Morgan Stanley offering 36 Month Preferred Certificate of Deposit (CD) at 5.10% APY, and Raymond James Bank offering 36 Month Certificate of Deposit at 5.10% APY, and Family Trust Federal Credit Union offering Traditional IRA Certificates - 36 Month at 5.00% APY. CD rates as of October 15, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
A 3-year CD is well-suited for savers with a medium-term horizon who want to lock in a solid fixed rate without committing to five years. It balances yield and accessibility, and pairs well with a CD ladder strategy. We display Safety Grades, Star Ratings, and Texas Ratios so you can choose institutions with confidence.
The APYs displayed reflect actual verified offers. Rates are subject to change at the institution’s discretion without notice. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. 36-Month CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 15, 2026
Ages: 13-15 years old; Minimum deposit of $500, Maximum $10,000; Effective Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026; Certificate must be in the minor's name; Cannot be opened as UTMA account
Morgan Stanley Preferred CD; deposits in increments of $1,000
Minimum opening deposit $2,000 if purchased through Raymond James brokerage account; Rates effective October 9, 2026
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000
Interest is compounded monthly; 10-day option to withdraw at the end of each one-year term; penalty for early withdrawals applies at other times; no brokered deposits
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IRA CD; Balance: $100.00 minimum to open and obtain APY
Balance: $250,000.00 and over
Jumbo rate; Standard jumbo rates are available on deposits of $95,000 or more.
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Special Jumbo Certificate Bonus! Boost Your Earnings - Get an additional 0.25% APY on a Jumbo Certificate with a balance of $250,000+
Early withdrawal penalty applies
Compounding: Monthly; Minimum to earn APY: $500
Balance: $100,000+
Non-Compounding Certificates available; early withdrawal penalties may apply
Type: Regular/IRA; Dividends compound & paid: Daily; Features include a one-time additional deposit and a one-time rate bump during the term; Freedom Certificates do not apply to Dollar Dog or Cha-Ching Teen Club members
Balance: $100,000 and over
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Minimum balance to earn APY: $0.01; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; IRA available
IRA CDs pay at maturity; Early withdrawal penalty of 90 days interest
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Penalty: 180 Days
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Balance: $1M+
Jumbo/Min. $90,000 tier
Balance: $1M and over
Effective date 10/1/26; Get complete details here
10-Day Rate Guarantee
Amount: $1,000.00 and up
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Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Penalty applies to withdraw principal before maturity; dividends may be withdrawn at any time without penalty; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Bonus CD; Minimum to Obtain: $500
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10 for 10 Specials Available for Certificates Only (No IRA or HSA); 10% of the total CD amount must be funds from another financial institution; Compounding: Annually
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $250,000.01+; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA
Business certificate of deposit; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum balance $1,000 to obtain the APY; APY assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
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Online Only; Interest Rate: 4.40%; Maximum $1,000,000 per client
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
Balance: $10,000+
Special rate; Compounding Frequency: Daily
IRA; Minimum deposit $500 required; Certificate Rates
Interest paid quarterly via ACH; Withdrawal before maturity is not permitted
Balance: $1,000.00 and up
Min. balance to open & obtain APY; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalty
Individual Retirement Accounts Rates; Variable rates subject to change after account opening
Balance: $100,000.00 and above
Dividend Rate (APR) 4.410%; Annual Percentage Yield (APY) 4.50%
Term: 36 months to 47 months; Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Rates as of September 18, 2026
Early withdrawal penalty may apply; certificates automatically renew at maturity
as high as 4.45% APY; Rate shown as 'as high as'
Nominal Rate 4.36%; footnote ** referenced in source
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Substantial penalty for early withdrawal
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IRA Certificate of Deposit
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Limited to employees of participating school districts; penalty for early withdrawal; Minimum Monthly Deposit: $50, payroll deposit only
Interest is paid monthly; Rate* and APY* fixed until CD renews
CD rate promo; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Terms and conditions apply
APY with La Cap Checking; Dividends credited monthly; Effective Date: 10/09/2026
Certificates (Regular, Traditional IRA, and Roth IRA)
Maturity Date (Regular, Business or IRA)
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Early withdrawal penalty: Yes; $500 minimum to open a CD and earn stated APY; Maximum balance limits apply
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Special Rate (APY)
Standard Certificate Rates
Fixed APY for the full term; daily compounding; 10-day rate guarantee
Starting minimum deposit $500; not eligible for Member Saver Reward
Balance: $10,000 or above; Interest Credited: Monthly; Fixed
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Penalty with early withdrawal
Interest paid quarterly
Certificate Rates; APY = annual percentage yield; early closure penalties apply
Valid Thru: 10/18/2026
Balance to open and earn APY: $1,000; $250,000 maximum deposit; Rate effective as of 11 October, 2026; Online
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Minimum balance of $500 required; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Promo Rate ($5,000 Min. New Deposit); Penalty: 180 day interest E/W penalty
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Minimum balance to earn APY: $500.00
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99 daily balance to earn APY; Available for IRAs; Annual Percentage Yield Effective Date: 10/14/2026
Rates as of 10/1/2026; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $225,000.00 and above; Compounding: Quarterly
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Balance tier: $50,000.00
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Month Interest
Pays quarterly; $500 minimum
Balance: $50,000.00 or over; Rate as of 10/01/2026
Minimum deposit of $100,000.00; Certificate specials will not renew at end of term; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Jumbo Certificate rates require a $100,000.00 minimum deposit
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Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $99,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 240 Days
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Balance: $100,000.00+; Compounded/Credited: Monthly
Interest Rate: 4.23%; APY: 4.30%
Dividends credited monthly; Additional deposits not permitted; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Maximum $1,000,000.00 aggregate per Taxpayer Identification Number
Limited Time Only
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Homepage banner: Rates up to 4.30% APY*; APY accurate as of 9/21/2026; minimum balance of $100,000 on a 36-month CD to earn 4.30% APY; penalties may apply; fees may reduce earnings
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
Dividend paid monthly
Substantial penalty for early withdrawals
Remarks: Credit Quarterly; Interest Compounded Daily; Penalty for early withdrawal applies
Minimum balance for all Certificates is $500; early withdrawal fees/penalties may apply
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$50,000 minimum deposit to open and to earn stated dividend rate/yield; early withdrawal penalty may apply if closed before maturity
Balance: $100,000 & over; Penalty for early withdrawal applies; APY is based on quarterly compounding
Share Certificates
IRA certificate; $1,000 minimum to open and to obtain APY; automatically renews at maturity
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly; early withdrawal penalty; 10 day grace period at end of term
Early withdrawal penalty: 365 days' simple interest; Interest compounds daily and pays monthly; Displayed rates accurate as of October 1, 2026
Term Certificates (Minimum to Open $1,000.00)
$500 minimum to open Share Certificate; penalty for early withdrawal
IRA Share Certificate; Dividend rates declared monthly; IRA may be assessed an Annual Fee, Transfer Fee, and Termination Fee. A penalty will/may be imposed for early withdrawal.
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APYs stated effective 08/18/26; offer subject to change at any time. One-time rate bump during the CD term, with the new rate set by the book rate for a 36 month CD and effective for the remaining CD term. APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Not available to financial institutions or public funds. Certificate of Deposit page lists $2,000 minimum to open.
Rates effective October 1, 2026
Personal Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Automatically renews at maturity; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Deposit: $10,000+
New money only (not on deposit within last 30 days). Compounded monthly.
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Interest Frequency: Semi
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Dividend Frequency: Quarterly; $1,000 required to open regular and IRA certificate accounts; $500 required to open youth certificate accounts
Penalty may be imposed for withdrawals prior to maturity
Rate Type: Fixed
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Interest compounded: Quarterly
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Rates Effective as of 8/20/2026
Early withdrawal penalties of 12 months apply; APY based on monthly compounding
Penalty: 9 Months
Annual Percentage Yield compounded quarterly; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum opening balance $500; Dividend Rate 4.18%; Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
IRA products not available online; open at any branch or by calling 1-800-877-6440
Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed; must have Garrett State Bank deposit account with a direct deposit; allows two rate changes (bumps) during the 36 month term
Interest Calculation: Compounded Daily; Early Withdrawal: Penalty; Online Only; APY accurate as of 09/25/2026; $25,000 minimum balance required to obtain the 4.25% APY
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Dividends compounded & paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
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Balance: $25,000 or more
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Stated rate 4.169%, APY 4.250%
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Type: Regular/IRA; $500 Minimum Balance Required; dividends declared and paid monthly; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Share Certificate Type
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit; Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days' dividends
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Regular Share Certificate; rates effective October 15, 2026
Penalty for early withdrawal: 180 days of accrued interest for 2, 3, and 4 year certificates
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: >= $150,000
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Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards membership
Compounded monthly
Rates current as of October 14, 2026; new CDs only; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity
Jumbo
Jumbo CD - min $50,000; A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Section: Certificates / IRA Certificates / Roth IRA Certificates
A penalty of 182 days of interest may be imposed for all other CD terms unless specified differently. APY is subject to change without prior notice.
Certificate Rates effective Monday, October 12, 2026; CD rates reflect the same rates for IRA CDs
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Balance: $100,000.00 and higher; Interest Compounded: Quarterly; Interest Credited: Quarterly
Effective: October 1, 2026
Minimum balance $500
Balance: $75,000+; Dividends compounded monthly and paid monthly; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Dividends compounded quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty of 2% of principal balance or 1 year of interest, whichever is less.
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Share and IRA Certificates ($500 minimum); As of October 2, 2026
Eligible accounts: Money Market, HSA and IRA
MonitorBankRates tracks 6,485 36-month CD rates from 3,116 institutions across the United States. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website — no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1–5), and Texas Ratio — objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data — so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: 1st Community Credit Union offers a 36-month CD at 5.13% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers.
Daily national average APY for 36-month CDs
Daily averages compiled from our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated daily.
National 36-month CD rates rose 0.010 points over the past 7 days to 2.820% APY, up from 2.810% 7 days ago.
Where are 36-month CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Enter any deposit amount to see exactly how much interest you earn at the end of your 36-month term at today’s top APY.
CD Ladder with 36 months RungUse a 3-year CD as a higher-yield anchor in your ladder. Model how combining it with 12 and 24-month terms creates a steady stream of maturing funds while maximizing long-term yield.
Early Withdrawal Penalty36-month CDs typically carry a 180–365 days interest penalty for early access. Calculate your actual net return if you need funds before maturity.
36-month CD vs. High-Yield Savings3-year CD rates typically offer a meaningful premium over savings accounts. Compare both to see if the 3-year lock-up is justified by the higher fixed APY.
What to compare when shopping for a 36-month CD
To find the best APYs on a 36-month CD, start with credit unions and online-only banks — they consistently offer the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional brick-and-mortar banks and compete aggressively for deposits.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. The APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn. A CD advertised at 4.75% interest compounding monthly is worth more than one at 4.80% compounding annually.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. On a 36-month CD, common penalties range from 30 to 90 days of interest. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a penalty-free no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
| Feature | 36-month CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked 36 months | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (30–90 days interest) | None | None | Penalty (90–180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known near-term goal, CD ladder start | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
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