Current Berkeley, California CD rates include Inova Federal Credit UnionInova Federal Credit Union2607 7th St Ste A, Berkeley, CA 94710 2571A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.24% offering 6 Month Certificate at 3.60% APY, Nuvision Federal Credit UnionNuvision Federal Credit Union3015 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.70% offering 1-Year Certificate at 3.55% APY, BluPeak Credit UnionBluPeak Credit Union2350 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.71% offering BluRipple Term Certificates 6 Month Intro at 3.50% APY, Wells FargoWells Fargo2144 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.44% offering 1 year Standard Fixed Rate CD at 1.51% APY, and Premier One Credit UnionPremier One Credit Union5353 ALMADEN EXPY Ste 80, SAN JOSE, CA 95118 3633A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.63% offering 24-month IRA Traditional & Roth Share Certificates at 4.50% APY. CD rates as of March 29, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
To help you find the best CD rates in Berkeley, California, and the surrounding area,, use our comprehensive rate tables for side-by-side comparisons across all 8 CD terms from local and national banks and credit unions, to ensure you find the best CD rates available.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: March 29, 2026
$2,500 minimum opening deposit; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
No minimum deposit.
Minimum to Open $1,000.00
$50,000
$100,000 and over
IRA not Eligible
Non-Rewards+ Loyalty Program
$1,000.00 Minimum Balance
Minimum to open & earn dividends: $100,000
$2,500 minimum opening deposit; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
New Money Only; Available for IRA and Business Accounts
Over $90,000
Minimum to open & earn dividends: $100,000
$1,000 Min.
Certificate penalties for early withdrawal may apply. Certificate will roll over to a standard Certificate at non-promotional dividend rate in effect at time of maturity based on term and renewal balance. Also available for Business Accounts, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, & Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA). Capitol Club Only: If your Capitol Club status entitles you to a premium dividend rate on your Certificate, the premium dividend rate will take effect the day after your Certificate is opened or renews. Capitol Club rate increase is .25% for eligible members.
$1,000.00 Minimum Balance
$2,500 minimum opening deposit; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Stated rate is 4.169%. APY is accurate as of March 1, 2026. $500.00 minimum deposit required. Fees can reduce earnings on the account. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. OceanAir reserves the right to end or modify these offers at any time without notice
new funds (defined as money not currently on deposit with (CU SoCal); and funds must be received by March 26, 2026.
$10,000 - $49,999.99
Minimum to open & earn dividends: $100,000
Limited time offer. Only available in our branches.
$50,000
New money deposit only
Certificate penalties for early withdrawal may apply. Certificate will roll over to a standard Certificate at non-promotional dividend rate in effect at time of maturity based on term and renewal balance. Also available for Business Accounts, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, & Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA). Capitol Club Only: If your Capitol Club status entitles you to a premium dividend rate on your Certificate, the premium dividend rate will take effect the day after your Certificate is opened or renews. Capitol Club rate increase is .25% for eligible members.
$1,000 Min.
New Money Only. Available as a Traditional or Roth IRA.
Over $90,000
$100,000 Minimum to Earn APY
Non-Rewards+ Loyalty Program
$100,000 and over
Over $90,000
Minimum to open & earn dividends: $100,000
$100,000 Minimum to Earn APY
$1,000 Min.
Funding Limit: $1M
$100,000 and over
Over $90,000
$100,000 Minimum to Earn APY
Minimum to open & earn dividends: $100,000
Funding Limit: $0.5M
Non-Rewards+ Loyalty Program
$1,000 Min.
Over $90,000
Minimum to open & earn dividends: $100,000
$1,000 Min.
$1,000.00 - $9,999.99
$100,000 and over
Over $90,000
Minimum to open & earn dividends: $100,000
No monthly fee
$1,000 to $99,999.99
$1,000 Min.
$1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Compare local Berkeley, CA CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Weekly CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
California 12-month CD rates fell 0.736 points this week to 2.233% APY, down from 2.968% last week.
California 6-month CD rates fell 1.612 points this week to 1.430% APY, down from 3.043% last week.
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