San Francisco, California CD rates range from 0.02% to 5.90% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 28, 2026. Current San Francisco, California CD rates include HSBC Bank USAHSBC Bank USA601 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.86%Real return: +0.90%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering New Money CD - 24 Month at 4.60% APY, CIBCCIBC101 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.05%Real return: +0.80%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering 12-month CD at 4.50% APY, Happen BankHappen Bank595 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.06%Real return: +0.70%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 6 Month Consumer Certificate of Deposit at 4.40% APY, City National BankCity National Bank150 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111A+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, and EverBankEverBank400 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.00%Real return: +0.65%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 26, 2026 offering Performance CDs - 24 month at 4.35% APY. CD rates as of October 28, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
San Francisco has 331 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.60% APY from HSBC Bank USA at 601 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111. 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
Dividend rate from comparison table
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
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
Limited time offer; dividend rate fixed for the term; Rates valid as of October 25, 2026; Disclaimers: C, DDD, MM
Limited time offer; dividend rate fixed for the term and not subject to a tiered rate; Disclaimers: AA, C, G, MM
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
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $100,000 and over; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $10,000 to $99,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Term: 3 months (90 to 179 days)
High-Yield CDs/IRAs; APY accurate as of 10/21/2026; $1,000.00 minimum balance required to open and obtain APY; maximum balance limits apply; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum balance for Certificates is $1,000; Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Jumbo Certificates of Deposit ($50,000 Minimum, $88,000 Maximum); Simple interest, payable monthly, or at maturity, actual/actual day basis; Rates Negotiable
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
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
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
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
Minimum to open $500.00; maximum opening deposit $500,000.00; early withdrawal penalty may apply
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
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online; Not available to business customers
Business certificate of deposit; APY accurate as of 10/26/2026; Limited-time offer
Short-Term Growth; Minimum to open: $2,500
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
Balance: $100,000 and above; CD Special Rates, limited time only; effective 8/6/2026
Certificates Tier 4
Limited time offer; dividend rate fixed for the term; Rates valid as of October 25, 2026
Limited time offer; dividend rate fixed for the term and not subject to a tiered rate; Disclaimers: AA, C, G, MM
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Balance: $10,000 - $99,999; CD Special Rates, limited time only; effective 8/6/2026
Certificates Tier 3
Certificates Tier 2
Certificates Tier 1
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
Online Only; Minimum opening balance is $5,000; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Personal; Guaranteed rate; FDIC insured; Rates effective as of 09/25/2026; Maximum opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online, no opening deposit restriction in branch
Balance: $500-$249,999.99; Rates effective as of 09/25/2026; Max opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Term: 6 months (180 to 269 days)
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Minimum balance for Certificates is $1,000; Last Updated: 01/05/2026
CD (table covers CDs/IRAs, in-branch or online for some); APY accurate as of 10/21/2026; maximum balance limits apply; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Jumbo Certificates of Deposit ($50,000 Minimum, $88,000 Maximum); Simple interest, payable monthly, or at maturity, actual/actual day basis; Rates Negotiable
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
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
Featured rate; Online Only; 30-day penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online; Not available to business customers
New money deposits required; $2,500 minimum opening deposit
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
Business certificate of deposit; Maximum deposit $10 million; APY accurate as of 10/26/2026; Limited-time offer
Top Rate; Minimum to open: $500
Balance: All balance ranges
Featured Rate; Balance: All balance ranges
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
GBC 50th Anniversary Special!
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
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 1-Year Term CD renews automatically for the same term
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Certificates Tier 4
Certificates Tier 3
Certificates Tier 2
Minimum to open $500.00; maximum opening deposit $500,000.00; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Certificates Tier 1
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Personal; Guaranteed rate; FDIC insured; Rates effective as of 09/25/2026; Maximum opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online, no opening deposit restriction in branch
Balance: $500-$249,999.99; Maximum opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online; Rates effective as of 09/25/2026
Min. Balance: $100,000; Dividend Rate 3.348%; Disclaimers: C, D, MM, N; Available to HSA holders; requires concurrent Provident HSA Checking enrollment
Current rates between 3.30% APY - 3.50% APY depending on your account balance; dividends paid at maturity and compounded annually; guaranteed rate for the term
Limited time offer; dividend rate fixed for the term; Rates valid as of October 25, 2026
Min. Balance: $50,000; Dividend Rate 3.251%; Disclaimers: C, D, MM, N; Available to HSA holders; requires concurrent Provident HSA Checking enrollment
Limited time offer; dividend rate fixed for the term and not subject to a tiered rate; Disclaimers: AA, C, G, MM
Interest rate 3.20%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Add Funds IRA Certificate
Current rates between 3.20% APY - 3.40% APY depending on your account balance; add deposits of any amount anytime; guaranteed rate for the term
Min. Balance: $250; Dividend Rate 3.154%; Disclaimers: C, D, MM, N; Available to HSA holders; requires concurrent Provident HSA Checking enrollment
Online Only; Minimum opening balance is $5,000; Account is subject to early withdrawal penalty
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: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Minimum balance for Certificates is $1,000; Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Online Only; 30-day penalty may apply 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
Balanced Growth; Minimum to open: $500
GBC 50th Anniversary Special!
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
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
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
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
Minimum to open $500.00; maximum opening deposit $500,000.00; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 18-Month CD renews as a 2-Year Term CD at the then-published APY
Certificates Tier 4
Certificates Tier 3
Certificates Tier 2
Certificates Tier 1
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: $100,000 up to $1,000,000
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Balance: $50,000 up to $99,999
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Minimum balance for Certificates is $1,000; Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Balance: $2,500 up to $49,999
Balance: $1,000 and over to obtain APY; rates shown by ZIP code
CD (table covers CDs/IRAs, in-branch or online for some); APY accurate as of 10/21/2026; maximum balance limits apply; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Limited time only; Earn up to 4.50% APY
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+
Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online; Not available to business customers
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
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
Long-Term Security; Minimum to open: $500
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
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
Min. Balance: $100,000; Dividend Rate 3.832%; Disclaimers: C, D, MM, N; Available to HSA holders; requires concurrent Provident HSA Checking enrollment
Min. Balance: $50,000; Dividend Rate 3.784%; Disclaimers: C, D, MM, N; Available to HSA holders; requires concurrent Provident HSA Checking enrollment
Min. Balance: $250; Dividend Rate 3.735%; Disclaimers: C, D, MM, N; Available to HSA holders; requires concurrent Provident HSA Checking enrollment
Interest rate 2.96%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Personal; Guaranteed rate; FDIC insured; Rates effective as of 09/25/2026; Maximum opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online, no opening deposit restriction in branch
Balance: $500-$249,999.99; Maximum opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online; Rate fixed for the term at funding
Certificates Tier 4
Certificates Tier 3
Certificates Tier 2
Certificates Tier 1
Not eligible for IRAs
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Not eligible for IRAs
Not eligible for IRAs
Not eligible for IRAs
Minimum balance for Certificates is $1,000; Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Balance: $100,000 up to $1,000,000
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
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
Fixed-Rate Account; Online application subject to approval; Account subject to early withdrawal penalty; To receive the APY, account must be opened online
IRA certificate; $1,000 minimum opening balance for CDs
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
CD (table covers CDs/IRAs, in-branch or online for some); APY accurate as of 10/21/2026; maximum balance limits apply; early withdrawal penalty may apply
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: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
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
Minimum to open $500.00; maximum opening deposit $500,000.00; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Personal; Guaranteed rate; FDIC insured; Rates effective as of 09/25/2026; Maximum opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online, no opening deposit restriction in branch
Balance: $500-$249,999.99; Maximum opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online; FDIC insured; Guaranteed rate; Rates effective as of 09/25/2026
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Minimum balance for Certificates is $1,000; Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Certificates Tier 4
Certificates Tier 3
Certificates Tier 2
Certificates Tier 1
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; For IRA Certificates, the early withdrawal penalty is waived if the IRA owner is age 591/2 years or older.
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: $5,000 - $49,999; Rate Effective Date: October 1, 2026
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
IRA certificate; $1,000 minimum opening balance for CDs
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
CD (table covers CDs/IRAs, in-branch or online for some); APY accurate as of 10/21/2026; maximum balance limits apply; early withdrawal penalty may apply
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
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: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Certificates Tier 4
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
Certificates Tier 3
Certificates Tier 2
Certificates Tier 1
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Minimum balance for Certificates is $1,000; Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
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
IRA certificate; $1,000 minimum opening balance for CDs
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
CD (table covers CDs/IRAs, in-branch or online for some); APY accurate as of 10/21/2026; maximum balance limits apply; early withdrawal penalty may apply
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
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
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: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Certificates Tier 4
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
Certificates Tier 3
Certificates Tier 2
Certificates Tier 1
Call before 4 p.m. (ET) for same day rate bump
Minimum to open $500.00; maximum opening deposit $500,000.00; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $100,000 and over; Dividends paid monthly
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999.99; Dividends paid monthly
Minimum balance for Certificates is $1,000; Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Balance: $500-$249,999.99
Personal; Guaranteed rate; FDIC insured; Rates effective as of 09/25/2026; Maximum opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online, no opening deposit restriction in branch
Balance: $500-$249,999.99; Maximum opening deposit $249,999.99 if opened online; Guaranteed rate; Rate fixed for the term at funding; Rates effective as of 09/25/2026
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Online CD; Open online; APY accurate as of 07/28/2026
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
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
IRA certificate; $1,000 minimum opening balance for CDs
CD (table covers CDs/IRAs, in-branch or online for some); APY accurate as of 10/21/2026; maximum balance limits apply; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Minimum: $100,000; APY based on minimum deposits of at least $500
Compare local San Francisco, 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 39 banks and 82 credit unions with locations in San Francisco, 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: HSBC Bank USA offers a CD at 4.60% APY with a minimum deposit of $1,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in San Francisco, California.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in San Francisco, California
To find the best APYs in San Francisco, California, start with credit unions and online-only banks: San Francisco, California has 82 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
17.6% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%. At today’s CA 12-month CD average of 3.187%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($8,293/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $264 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, California savers easier access to their funds. For example, Happen Bank is offering its 6 Month Consumer Certificate of Deposit at 4.40% 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 4.60% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $460 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, California CD at 4.60% 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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