Pleasanton, California CD rates range from 0.05% to 5.90% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 28, 2026. Current Pleasanton, California CD rates include City National BankCity National Bank6160 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.55%Real return: +0.69%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering Special 12-Month Fixed Rate CD at 4.39% APY, Poppy BankPoppy Bank5870 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 16.92%Real return: +0.55%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering 12-MONTH IRA CD at 4.25% APY, Firefighters First Federal Credit UnionFirefighters First Federal Credit Union5700 Stoneridge Dr Ste 250, Pleasanton, CA 94588A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%Real return: +0.40%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering 2 Year Retirement Liquid Share Certificate at 4.10% APY, 1st United Credit Union1st United Credit Union5901 Gibraltar Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.28%Real return: +0.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering 36 Month Bump Certificate at 4.00% APY, and The Police Credit UnionThe Police Credit Union6689 Owens Dr Ste 125, Pleasanton, CA 94588A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.54%Real return: -0.15%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering Special 18 Month Certificate at 3.55% APY. CD rates as of October 28, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Pleasanton has 190 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.39% APY from City National Bank at 6160 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader California area. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
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: October 28, 2026
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Source shows $25,000 min. deposit; the $100,000 figure and 'Jumbo' label are not in the source
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo)
$50,000 min. deposit
$25,000 min. deposit; Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Fixed Rate
Rate Type: Fixed; Dividend Paid: Monthly; Youth Shares and Youth Share Certificates are for primary members age 17 and under
Balance: $1,000.00 - $250,000.00; Business & Consumer (Personal) Certificate of Deposit Accounts
Dividend rate only; no APY printed in source table; $25,000 min. deposit
Share Certificate Rates; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Term: 3 months (90 to 179 days)
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
APY $500 balance tier; Dividends compound quarterly; Federally insured up to $250,000 by NCUA; Effective September 14, 2026
Term: 3 Months with Epic Premium Checking; Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.); Requires Epic Premium Checking (**)
No minimum deposit
Promotional yield; APY calculated on 3.93% base rate; membership eligibility required; no additional deposits; IRA share certificates do not qualify
Balance: $99,999 or less; Offer good for initial term only, CD automatically renews for the same term
Balance: $99,999 or less; Offer good for the initial term only; CD automatically renews for the same term
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Balance: $10,000.00 and over
Balance: $2,000.00 - $9,999.99
APYs accurate as of 10/22/2026; simple interest, not compounded; interest credited at maturity; renews automatically at maturity rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; Online Only
Dividend rate from comparison table
Balance: under $100k; Limited time special offer; Requires $500 new money (existing customers: $0.75 of every $1.00 new money); Not available for individual retirement or business accounts; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Special Personal CD Promotion; Deposit Amount: $2,500 Minimum balance; APY effective as of 9/24/2026; ICBC (USA) personal demand deposit customers only; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance tier: $250,000
Limited-time special CD rate for short-term savings
Digital | Consumer CD
Digital Products
Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.)
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $1,000; Maximum deposit $500,000 per account and household
Share Certificates - Jumbo - Over $90,000; Anticipated Dividend Rate 3.63%; Anticipated APY 3.70%
Compounded Daily; Minimum balance of $1,500 is required to earn the posted APY
Balance tier: $100,000
Balance: $10,000 and over; $100,000 per member maximum
Balance: $10,000 and over; $100,000 per member maximum
Balance: $10,000.00 and over; $100,000 per member maximum
Effective Date: 09/01/2026; APY requires minimum $95,000 of New-to-Tech CU money; one penalty-free withdrawal per calendar month
Effective Date 09/01/2026; Minimum opening balance of $1,000 in new-to-Tech CU money; APY available with minimum $1,000 new-to-Tech CU money; Unlimited withdrawals without penalty six days after opening, minimum $1,000 must be maintained
Anticipated rates; Effective as of: 10-19-2026 (PST)
IRA Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of September 24, 2026; rate may change after account is opened
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies
New money deposits required; $10,000 minimum opening deposit
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $250,000.00; Business & Consumer (Personal) Certificate of Deposit Accounts
Jumbo: $100,000 min. deposit
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo)
Dividend rate only; no APY printed in this table
$50,000 min. deposit
Fixed Rate Accounts; $50,000 min. deposit
Rates for California; $25,000 min. deposit
$25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Rates for California
Fixed Rate Accounts; Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $250
Term: 6 months (180 to 269 days)
Fixed Rate
Rate Type: Fixed; Dividend Paid: Monthly; Youth Shares and Youth Share Certificates are for primary members age 17 and under
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Minimum to open $500.00; maximum opening deposit $500,000.00; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
Digital | Consumer CD
$100,000 minimum for Promotional 4.25% CD for 6 months; Promotional CD rate is for new money; Early withdrawals subject to penalty
Term: 6 Months with Epic Premium Checking; Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.); Requires Epic Premium Checking (**)
Balance: $500 and above; Limited-time summer certificate special
Upward's Summer CD Specials; Minimum balance for all Certificates and IRA Certificates is $500; All regular certificates can be opened as IRA certificates, unless otherwise noted; Terms and conditions may vary by account
Upward's Summer CD Specials; Minimum balance for all Certificates and IRA Certificates is $500; Terms and conditions may vary by account
Promo; Rate type: Fixed
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
Promotional rate good for initial term only
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online; Not available to business customers
Retail/Consumer only
Balance tier: $100,000
Additional deposits up to the initial opening deposit amount can be made at any time without penalty.; Promotional rate good for initial term only.
Business certificate of deposit; APY accurate as of 10/26/2026; Limited-time offer
Short-Term Growth; Minimum to open: $2,500
New money deposits required; $2,500 minimum opening deposit
IRA Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of September 24, 2026; rate may change after account is opened
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $10,000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $250 - $2,500; Maximum Balance: $2,500
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo); Effective Date: 02/04/2026
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo)
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo); Effective Date: 02/04/2026; IRA Term: 1 year
$50,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
$50,000 min. deposit
Balance: $250
Rates as High as; Members under age 18; $25 minimum on 12-month certificate
Youth, ages 17 and under; Balance: $25
Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Fixed Rate Accounts; $25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Share Certificate Rates; $1,000 min. deposit
Fixed Rate Accounts; Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Dividend Rate 3.348%; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Business & Consumer (Personal) Installment Accounts (with automatic Monthly Internal Funds Transfers); Contract amount $1,000 to $100,000; fixed for initial term
Fixed Rate
Rate Type: Fixed; Dividend Paid: Monthly; Youth Shares and Youth Share Certificates are for primary members age 17 and under
Balance: $100,000 up to $1,000,000
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $50,000 up to $99,999
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Terms Apply; Balance: < $90,000
Balance: $100.00 - $4,999.99; Pathfinder accounts are for members 17 years and younger; Rates effective January 1, 2026
Balance tier: $25,000 and over; Rate effective October 1, 2026
Balance tier: $10,000 and over; Rate effective October 1, 2026
Today's best rate is up to 4.70% APY; includes a .50 bonus for active and engaged Loyalty+ members; minimum opening deposit $100; membership and checking or savings account required
Featured rate; Online Only; 30-day penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Balance tier: $1,000 and over; Rate effective October 1, 2026
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Available to new funds only; early withdrawal penalty may apply; APY accurate as of 10/1/2026
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online; Not available to business customers
Digital | Consumer CD
Limited to employees of participating school districts; minimum monthly deposit $50, payroll deposit only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum monthly deposit: $50, payroll deposit only; Limited to employees of participating school districts; penalty for early withdrawal
IRA Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Quarterly statements; Early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of September 24, 2026; rate may change after account is opened
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Promotional rate offer available for 18 months; APY effective as of 9/29/2026; membership required; not available for corporate accounts; balance must be maintained to maturity to obtain promotional APY; early withdrawal penalties apply
Fixed Rate
Rate Type: Fixed; Dividend Paid: Monthly; Youth Shares and Youth Share Certificates are for primary members age 17 and under
Balance: $100,000 up to $1,000,000
Balance: $50,000 up to $99,999
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Limited time only; Earn up to 4.50% APY
Online Only; 30-day penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Senior rate
Balance: $100,000 Minimum
Senior rate
Certificate Special; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500; APY accurate as of 09-28-2026
Balance: $50,000 Minimum
Term: 18 months with Epic Premium Checking; Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.); Requires Epic Premium Checking (**)
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
CD Special; Balance: $100,000+
Promotional 18-month IRA certificate; automatically renews into a standard 24-month certificate at the rate in effect at renewal; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Promotional 18-month certificate; automatically renews into a standard 24-month certificate at the rate in effect at renewal; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
Balanced Growth; Minimum to open: $500
GBC 50th Anniversary Special!
Balance: $25,000 Minimum
IRA CD; must be opened in-branch; rate may change after account is opened; APY accurate as of 10/21/2026; maximum balance limits apply; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 26, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; penalties apply for early withdrawals
CD Special; Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 26, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $10,000.00 and over
Balance: $2,000.00 - $9,999.99
Balance: $200,000.00 and over
GoldStar membership required; Regular & IRA minimum balance $500+; Dedicated Saver minimum balance $5+; Early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends
Balance: $90,000.00 - $199,999.99
CD Special; Balance: $1,000 - $49,999
Effective Date: 09/01/2026
Consumer Certificates and IRA Certificates; Effective Date: 09/01/2026
Balance: $95,000 or more; Effective Date: 09/01/2026
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $10,000.00 - $9,999.99 (as printed)
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $250
$25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Jumbo: $100,000 min. deposit
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo)
Business & Consumer (Personal) Installment Accounts (with automatic Monthly Internal Funds Transfers); Contract amount $1,000 to $100,000; fixed for initial term
$50,000 min. deposit
Fixed Rate Accounts; $50,000 min. deposit
$25,000 min. deposit; Rates for California
Balance: $25,000 min. deposit; Fixed Rate Accounts; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Dividend Rate 2.859%; Rates for California
Fixed Rate
Balance: $100,000 up to $1,000,000
Balance: $50,000 up to $99,999
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online; Not available to business customers
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
IRA; Rewards+ Loyalty Program; Minimum to earn dividend: $25; Rewards+ Loyalty Program certificates are only available to open during the months when a Member is an active Rewards+ Loyalty Program Member
Only available to existing Premier customers; Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online; Not available to business customers
Wealth Center/Telephone Only; Minimum balance to open account: $1,000; Not available to business customers
Online Only; 30-day penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Balance: $100,000 +
Rates may vary after account is opened. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date.
Term: 24 Months ( 2 Years ); Balance tier: $250,000
Standard Term Certificate; available to personal and business members
Term: 2 years with Epic Premium Checking; Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.); Requires Epic Premium Checking (**)
Epic Premium account holders receive a .25% bonus on a new 2-year Term Share Certificate; Stated Rate 4.169%
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
IRA Certificate Rates; APY (Estimate); $1,000 minimum deposit required for New Money; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Dividend rate and APY accurate as of 10/19/2026; early withdrawal penalties apply
Long-Term Security; Minimum to open: $500
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $100,000.00 and over (per page heading)
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Retirement Liquid Share Certificates tier ($10,000.00 - $9,999,99 as printed)
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $250; One-time bump feature
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Fixed Rate Accounts; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California; Page context lists 3-Year IRA at 2.518% dividend / 2.55% APY, which conflicts with this table
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo)
$50,000 min. deposit; Rates for California
Balance: $50,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Fixed Rate
$25,000 min. deposit tier; Dividend Rate 2.570%
Balance: $25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Share Certificate Rates; Rates for California
Fixed Rate Accounts; IRA; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Business & Consumer (Personal) Installment Accounts (with automatic Monthly Internal Funds Transfers); Contract amount $1,000 to $100,000; fixed for initial term
Balance: $100,000 up to $1,000,000
Balance: $50,000 up to $99,999
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
IRA; Rewards+ Loyalty Program; Minimum to earn dividend: $25; Rewards+ Loyalty Program certificates are only available to open during the months when a Member is an active Rewards+ Loyalty Program Member
Limited to employees of participating school districts; minimum monthly deposit $50, payroll deposit only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum monthly deposit: $50, payroll deposit only; Limited to employees of participating school districts; penalty for early withdrawal
Rates may vary after account is opened. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date.
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Dividend rate and APY accurate as of 10/19/2026; early withdrawal penalties apply
Interest Calculation: Compounded Daily; Early Withdrawal: Penalty; Online Only; APY accurate as of 09/25/2026; requires $25,000 minimum balance to obtain the 4.25% APY
Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.)
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Minimum balance tier: $100K Minimum APY
Balance: $1.00 - $3,000.00; Rates set monthly; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $3,000; Limit one per member under 18 years of age; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Effective Date: 02/04/2026
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo); Effective Date: 02/04/2026
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo)
$50,000 min. deposit
$50,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
$25,000 min. deposit
$25,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Balance: $250; One-time bump feature
Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Fixed Rate
Balance: $100,000 up to $1,000,000
Balance: $50,000 up to $99,999
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
IRA; Rewards+ Loyalty Program; Minimum to earn dividend: $25; Rewards+ Loyalty Program certificates are only available to open during the months when a Member is an active Rewards+ Loyalty Program Member
Rates may vary after account is opened. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date.
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Dividend rate and APY accurate as of 10/19/2026; early withdrawal penalties apply
APY range: 4.28% - 4.49%; Minimum = $1,000; Jumbo certificates over $75,000 add .20%
Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.)
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Share Certificate Rates current as of October 23, 2026
Rate type: Fixed
Funds on deposit at AFCU not eligible unless matched with outside (new) funds from another financial institution
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
Balance: $100,000 +
Effective 09/1/2026; Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days
Balance: Over $90,000; IRA Certificate; Anticipated Dividend Rate and APY; Rates Effective as of: 10-26-2026 (PST)
Share Certificates - Jumbo - Over $90,000; Anticipated Dividend Rate 3.97%; Anticipated APY 4.05%
GoldStar membership required; Regular & IRA minimum balance $500+; Dedicated Saver minimum balance $5+; Early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends
IRA Certificate Rates; APY (Estimate); $1,000 minimum deposit required for New Money; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Gold tier; Anticipated rates; Balance: $50,000 minimum
Anticipated rates; Effective as of: 10-19-2026 (PST)
Balance: $500-$99,999
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,000; Effective as of Friday, October 23rd, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Automatically renews at maturity; Free online/mobile banking access; Statement frequency: Quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $10,000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo); Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Jumbo: $100,000 min. deposit; Rates for California
$100,000 min. deposit (Jumbo)
$50,000 min. deposit
$50,000 min. deposit; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
$25,000 min. deposit; Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
$25,000 min. deposit; IRA Term: 5 years
Share Certificate Rates; Effective Date: 02/04/2026; Rates for California
IRA; Fixed Rate Accounts; Rates for California; Effective Date: 02/04/2026
Balance: $250; One-time bump feature
Business & Consumer (Personal) Installment Accounts (with automatic Monthly Internal Funds Transfers); Contract amount $1,000 to $100,000; fixed for initial term
Fixed Rate
Balance: $100,000 up to $1,000,000
Balance: $50,000 up to $99,999
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
Minimum: $100,000; APY based on minimum deposits of at least $500
Interest Calculation: Compounded Daily; Early withdrawal penalty; APY accurate as of 09/25/2026; $25,000 minimum balance required to obtain the 4.50% APY; Online Only; Available to California residents, individual and joint ownership accounts
Balance: $50,000 or more tier; Dividend Rate 4.40%, APY 4.50%
Term: 5 years with Epic Premium Checking; Minimum deposit $500 (Min. Certs.); Requires Epic Premium Checking (**)
Epic Premium account holders receive a .25% bonus on a new 5-year Term Share Certificate; Stated Rate 4.410%
Limited to employees of participating school districts; minimum monthly deposit $50, payroll deposit only; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum monthly deposit: $50, payroll deposit only; Limited to employees of participating school districts; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate type: Fixed
Rewards+ Loyalty Program
IRA; Rewards+ Loyalty Program; Minimum to earn dividend: $25; Rewards+ Loyalty Program certificates are only available to open during the months when a Member is an active Rewards+ Loyalty Program Member
Dividend Rate: 4.36%
Compare local Pleasanton, CA CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
California 12-month CD rates rose 0.004 points over the past 7 days to 3.187% APY.
California 6-month CD rates fell 0.001 points over the past 7 days to 2.970% APY.
Where are California CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Annual interest earnings at today’s California average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | CA Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.430% | $121.48 | $242.96 | $607.40 | $1,214.80 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.970% | $148.49 | $296.97 | $742.43 | $1,484.85 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.187% | $159.34 | $318.68 | $796.70 | $1,593.40 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.093% | $154.64 | $309.28 | $773.20 | $1,546.40 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.989% | $149.46 | $298.92 | $747.30 | $1,494.60 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.011% | $150.57 | $301.13 | $752.82 | $1,505.65 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.060% | $152.98 | $305.97 | $764.93 | $1,529.85 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.194% | $159.69 | $319.37 | $798.43 | $1,596.85 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 28, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s California average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | CA Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.430% | $121.48 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.970% | $148.49 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.187% | $159.34 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.989% | $149.46 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.011% | $150.57 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.917% blended | $729.34/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and California average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 3,568 CD rates from 37 banks and 87 credit unions with locations in Pleasanton, California, plus national online institutions available to California residents. 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 to 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: City National Bank offers a CD at 4.39% APY with a minimum deposit of $2,500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Pleasanton, California.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Pleasanton, California
To find the best APYs in Pleasanton, California, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Pleasanton, California has 87 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional 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.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. Common penalties range from 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
Local demographics and economic context for CD savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024
16.7% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s CA 12-month CD average of 3.187%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($10,282/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $328 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 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 savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
CD Product Information
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in Pleasanton, California typically earns a higher rate than a standard savings account pays. CDs from banks are insured by the FDIC and those from credit unions by the NCUA, in Pleasanton, California as everywhere in the U.S.
The term is the length of time the money is committed before the CD matures. Shorter terms such as three or six months give Pleasanton, California savers easier access to their funds. For example, Poppy Bank is offering its 6-MONTH IRA CD at 4.25% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Poppy Bank is offering its 60-MONTH IRA CD at 4.25% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a Pleasanton, California saver, the main trade-off is liquidity: withdrawing funds before maturity usually triggers an early-withdrawal penalty, often 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term.
Interest on a CD is calculated using the annual percentage yield (APY), which reflects the effect of compounding over a year. Depending on the institution, interest may be credited monthly, quarterly, or at maturity, and can be paid out to a linked account or added back to the CD to compound. When comparing the Pleasanton, California CDs listed above, a saver gets the truest picture of total earnings by looking at APY rather than the nominal rate.
Most CDs carry a fixed rate that is locked for the entire term, protecting a Pleasanton, California depositor if market rates fall after the account is opened. Some institutions offer variable-rate or bump-up CDs whose rate can change during the term; these may start lower but allow the rate to rise if conditions improve. Which is better depends on the direction a saver expects rates to move.
See exactly what a CD will earn by maturity. Enter your deposit, pick a term, and set the APY, or click any current Pleasanton, California rate on the right to apply that term and rate instantly. CD rates are fixed for the full term.
Assumes the APY is held to maturity with interest compounding and remaining in the CD. Early withdrawals typically forfeit 30 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s CA top rate of 4.39% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $439 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Pleasanton, California CD LadderCA CD rates currently range from 2.430% (3-month) to 3.011% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Pleasanton, California CD at 4.39% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsCalifornia’s average 12-month CD is 3.187% APY. Compare locking in that rate against a flexible high-yield savings account to see which earns more for your deposit and timeline.
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