Hartford, Connecticut CD rates range from 0.01% to 4.90% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Hartford, Connecticut CD rates include TD BankTD Bank203 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.71%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 24 Month TD Choice CD at 4.30% APY, Police Federal Credit Union Of ConnecticutPolice Federal Credit Union Of Connecticut253 High St, Hartford, CT 06103A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.69%Real return: +0.58%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering Term Share Certificate - 5 Years at 4.28% APY, Metropolitan District Employees Credit UnionMetropolitan District Employees Credit Union250 MURPHY RD, Hartford, CT 06114A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.53%Real return: +0.35%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 12 Month IRA Share Certificate at 4.05% APY, Santander BankSantander Bank568 Franklin Ave, Hartford, CT 06114A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.00%Real return: +0.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 18-Month CD at 4.00% APY, and Webster BankWebster Bank108 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.34%Real return: +0.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering Private 18 Month CD at 4.00% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Hartford has 117 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.30% APY from TD Bank at 203 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Connecticut 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 23, 2026
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026; The Dividend Rate and APY are fixed for the term of the account; 10 day period to add or withdraw without penalty; Early withdrawal penalty is half the term of interest
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
All rates effective 10/1/2026
Compounded: Daily
Dividend rate and APY on certificates; $2,500 minimum deposit required to earn stated rates; Jumbo certificate rates over $100,000 available by call
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates apply to Traditional, Roth, and Education IRA certificates; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $500+; Private Checking account holders
Minimum deposit of $500 to open and earn the APY; APY as of September 15, 2026
Must be opened in branch; New Money Only (funds not currently on deposit with the Bank); Interest compounded and credited monthly; Penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Dividend rate from comparison table
Star Relationship CD
Penalty for early withdrawal: 3 Months Dividends
Balance to earn APY: $5,000.00; OPEN NOW (3 MO BUS CD SPECIAL)
Minimum to open $500 and minimum required to earn APY $500; Rates effective as of October 14, 2026; Business CDs are subject to a penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum to open $500; minimum required to earn APY $500; maximum deposit $250,000.00; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Premium APY (footnotes 1,2)
Dividend Rate 2.96%; APY 3.00%
Regular APY
Regular and IRA certificates; early withdrawal penalties apply
Certificates of Deposit (Regular and IRAs)
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum opening deposit $1,000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Savings and IRA (Traditional, Roth, Coverdell) Share Certificates; Required Balance: $500 minimum
Dividend Rate printed as 1.00%; rates effective as of 01/13/26; early withdrawal penalty applies
Effective Date: October 19, 2026
Compounded: Monthly
Compounded Monthly; Minimum balance to earn APY $500; Minimum deposit to open $500
Share Certificates section; $1,000 minimum balance to earn dividends
Dividend rate; $1,000 minimum balance to earn dividends
Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days of dividends (terms under 12 months)
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 30 Days Interest
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026; The Dividend Rate and APY are fixed for the term of the account; 10 day period to add or withdraw without penalty; Early withdrawal penalty is half the term of interest
Effective date: 10/01/2026; Minimum balance $1,000 required to earn stated APY
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates apply to Traditional, Roth, and Education IRA certificates; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Compounded: Daily
All rates effective 10/1/2026
Dividend rate and APY on certificates; $2,500 minimum deposit required to earn stated rates; Jumbo certificate rates over $100,000 available by call
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
6 Month TD No Catch CD
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $500+; Private Checking account holders
Minimum balance of $100,000 required for ACBB CDs; rates subject to change based on market conditions and availability
Minimum deposit of $500 to open and earn the APY; APY as of September 15, 2026
Minimum to open $5,000 and minimum required to earn APY $5,000; Rates effective as of October 14, 2026; Business CDs are subject to a penalty for early withdrawal
$500 Minimum to earn APY; Certificate Compounding Frequency is Monthly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal penalty: 3 months' interest
APY accurate as of 10/22/2026; maximum deposit $10 million; not available for public units; limited-time offer; early withdrawal penalties apply
Compounding: monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 60 days dividends
Outside Funds; early withdrawal penalty of six months (180 days) dividends
Minimum to open $500; minimum required to earn APY $500; maximum deposit $250,000.00; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Rates effective as of 01/13/26; early withdrawal penalty applies
Penalty for early withdrawal: 3 Months Dividends
Dividend Rate 3.93%; APY 4.00%
Maximum Balance: $1,000,000 per member; Rates effective as of 10/22/2026; Less than 1 Year certificate dividends post at maturity
Rates effective as of 10/23/2026; NCUA-insured; Certificate rate fixed upon opening; Dividend 3.910%
Type: Regular/IRA; $500 Minimum Balance Required; dividends declared and paid monthly on average daily balance; early withdrawal penalty may apply; effective as of October 1, 2026
Minimum to open a CD is $500 and the minimum required to earn APY is $500; CDs are subject to a penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 14, 2026
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99; IRA terms available
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99 daily balance to earn APY; All terms also available for IRA; Annual Percentage Yield Effective Date: 10/14/2026
Compounded: Monthly
Compounded Monthly; Minimum balance to earn APY $500; Minimum deposit to open $500
Dividends compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty = 90 days dividend
Minimum balance to open the account $500.00
Rate guaranteed for the full term; Penalty for early withdrawal; Not available to brokers or financial institutions; APY effective 12/18/2025
Existing Funds; early withdrawal penalty of six months (180 days) dividends
Standard Certificate; $1,000 minimum opening deposit
Special offer for Washington Trust Freedom Ultra or Freedom Plus checking account customers; Open in branch or over the phone; Freedom Plus or Freedom Ultra checking account required; APY effective as of 4/1/2026; Maximum balance not stated; Minimum balance to earn stated APY $0.01
$1000 minimum deposit; Dividends posted quarterly and paid at maturity; premature withdrawal results in dividend penalty; may be loss of some accrued interest on early withdrawal
Star Relationship CD
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Effective date: 10/01/2026; Minimum balance $1,000 required to earn stated APY
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026; The Dividend Rate and APY are fixed for the term of the account; 10 day period to add or withdraw without penalty; Early withdrawal penalty is half the term of interest
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Dividends paid monthly on Average Daily Balance; Automatic rollover at maturity
Compounded: Daily
Bonus: 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99. 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over.
Minimum balance on all share certificates: $1,000; Interest paid monthly; 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99; 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over
All rates effective 10/1/2026
All rates effective 10/1/2026
All rates effective 10/1/2026
Dividend rate and APY on certificates; $2,500 minimum deposit required to earn stated rates; Jumbo certificate rates over $100,000 available by call
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates apply to Traditional, Roth, and Education IRA certificates; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
12 Month TD IRA Add-Vantage CD; IRA certificate
12 Month TD No Catch CD
Balance: $500+; Private Checking account holders
Minimum balance of $100,000 required for ACBB CDs; rates subject to change based on market conditions and availability
Special rate applies to new money only; funds already on deposit with Paramount Bank may not be eligible; Quarterly Post or Interest Checks; interest checks reduce APY
Special Rate; Featured rate - see all rate specials
Minimum deposit of $500 to open and earn the APY; APY as of September 15, 2026
Jumbo IRA Certificate (12 Months) as printed in source row; IRA Certificate requires $500 minimum balance per page footnote; Share Certificate APY assumes dividends are retained in the certificate
APY accurate as of 10/22/2026; maximum deposit $10 million; not available for public units; limited-time offer; early withdrawal penalties apply
Minimum to open a CD is $500 and the minimum required to earn APY is $500; CDs are subject to a penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 14, 2026
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Penalty for early withdrawal: 3 Months Dividends
Early withdrawal penalty: 3 months' interest
Compounding: monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 60 days dividends
Type: Regular/IRA; $500 Minimum Balance Required; dividends declared and paid monthly on average daily balance; early withdrawal penalty may apply; effective as of October 1, 2026
Dividend Rate 4.00%; APY 4.07%
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Online CD
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99; IRA terms available
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99 daily balance to earn APY; All terms also available for IRA; Annual Percentage Yield Effective Date: 10/14/2026
Quarterly Post or Interest Checks; interest checks reduce APY
Compounded: Monthly
Compounded Monthly; Minimum balance to earn APY $500; Minimum deposit to open $500
Maximum Balance: $1,000,000 per member; Rates effective as of 10/22/2026; 1 year or longer certificate dividends compound quarterly
IRA Certificate; NCUA-insured; Rates effective as of 10/23/2026
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Available when account is opened in a Santander location in CT, DE, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or select areas in FL (Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward counties, Collier county ZIP Code 34141); In-Branch Only; Minimum deposit of $500 to open and receive this APY; early withdrawal penalty applies
Limited time offer; Balance: $500+; Open to existing or new Private Checking account holders
Featured CD rate; Requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account; Schedule an appointment to open
Featured M&T Certificate of Deposit; requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account to open (M&T Select CD); minimum balance to obtain APY is $1.00 after opening
Limited Time CD Offer; Promotional APY; Open with as little as $500; Enjoy the security of a locked in rate; Earn guaranteed returns
Printed as 3.75% SC; New money only; $5,000 min/$100,000 max
Compounded: Daily; IRA Certificate; 180 days dividend early withdrawal penalty
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026; The Dividend Rate and APY are fixed for the term of the account; 10 day period to add or withdraw without penalty; Early withdrawal penalty is half the term of interest
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates apply to Traditional, Roth, and Education IRA certificates; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Compounded: Daily
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Bonus: 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99. 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over.
Minimum balance on all share certificates: $1,000; Interest paid monthly; 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99; 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over
Dividend rate and APY on certificates; $2,500 minimum deposit required to earn stated rates; Jumbo certificate rates over $100,000 available by call
All rates effective 10/1/2026
Dividends paid monthly on Average Daily Balance; Automatic rollover at maturity
Minimum deposit of $500 to open and earn the APY; APY as of September 15, 2026
Must be funded with New Money from another financial institution; Requires an eligible Fusion Plus Checking Account established when the certificate is opened; Dividends compound daily; Rate is fixed for the 18-month term
Promo Rate; Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99; IRA terms available
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99 daily balance to earn APY; All terms also available for IRA; Annual Percentage Yield Effective Date: 10/14/2026
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Type: Regular/IRA; $500 Minimum Balance Required; dividends declared and paid monthly on average daily balance; early withdrawal penalty may apply; effective as of October 1, 2026
Bump-Up CD; at account holder's request, rate and APY may be increased one time during the 18-month term prior to maturity, if new CD rates of the same type have increased; APY accurate as of October 5, 2026
Until Maturity; Fixed rate until maturity
Early withdrawal penalty: 6 months' interest
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Interest
Dividend Rate 3.69%; APY 3.75%
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Deposits allowed during the term; $25 minimum to open and earn APY; All terms also available for IRA; Annual Percentage Yield Effective Date: 10/14/2026
New Money Only; Rates as of October 16, 2026
Must be opened in branch; Interest compounded and credited monthly; No withdrawals during first six calendar days after initial deposit, then full-balance withdrawal without penalty; Partial withdrawal not permitted; Additional deposits not permitted after opening
Effective Date: October 19, 2026
$500 minimum balance required to open and earn posted dividend; early withdrawal penalty six months (180 days) dividends
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Effective date: 10/01/2026; Minimum balance $1,000 required to earn stated APY
Bonus: 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99. 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over.
Minimum balance on all share certificates: $1,000; Interest paid monthly; 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99; 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026; The Dividend Rate and APY are fixed for the term of the account; 10 day period to add or withdraw without penalty; Early withdrawal penalty is half the term of interest
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Dividend rate and APY on certificates; $2,500 minimum deposit required to earn stated rates; Jumbo certificate rates over $100,000 available by call
All rates effective 10/1/2026
All rates effective 10/1/2026
All rates effective 10/1/2026
Dividends paid monthly on Average Daily Balance; Automatic rollover at maturity
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates apply to Traditional, Roth, and Education IRA certificates; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $500+; Private Checking account holders
Minimum deposit of $500 to open and earn the APY; APY as of September 15, 2026
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99; IRA terms available
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99 daily balance to earn APY; All terms also available for IRA; Annual Percentage Yield Effective Date: 10/14/2026
Compounding: monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 60 days dividends
Type: Regular/IRA; $500 Minimum Balance Required; dividends declared and paid monthly on average daily balance; early withdrawal penalty may apply; effective as of October 1, 2026
Penalty for early withdrawal: 6 Months Dividends
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Choose a term from 1-2 years; Open in branch or on the phone; Washington Trust checking account required; Maximum deposit amount $5 million; APY effective as of 8/26/2026
Rates are effective as of 01/13/26; Early withdrawal of a Certificate will incur a penalty
Early withdrawal penalty: 6 months' interest
$500 minimum balance required to open and earn posted dividend; early withdrawal penalty six months (180 days) dividends
Effective Date: October 19, 2026
$500 Minimum to earn APY; Certificate Compounding Frequency is Monthly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
$500 Minimum to earn APY; Certificate Compounding Frequency is Monthly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 3.69%; APY 3.75%
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividends paid quarterly and transferred to Share Savings Account; Additional amounts in $500 increments; Penalties for early withdrawal apply; Auto-renews at maturity
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Balance: $1,000 to $79,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties apply.
Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
Maximum Balance: $1,000,000 per member; Rates effective as of 10/22/2026; 1 year or longer certificate dividends compound quarterly
Rates effective as of 10/23/2026; NCUA-insured
Effective date: 10/01/2026; Minimum balance $1,000 required to earn stated APY
Bonus: 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99. 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over.
Minimum balance on all share certificates: $1,000; Interest paid monthly; 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99; 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026; The Dividend Rate and APY are fixed for the term of the account; 10 day period to add or withdraw without penalty; Early withdrawal penalty is half the term of interest
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Compounded: Daily; IRA Certificate; 180 days dividend early withdrawal penalty
Dividend rate and APY on certificates; $2,500 minimum deposit required to earn stated rates; Jumbo certificate rates over $100,000 available by call
Compounded: Daily
Dividends paid monthly on Average Daily Balance; Automatic rollover at maturity
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates apply to Traditional, Roth, and Education IRA certificates; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99; IRA terms available
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99 daily balance to earn APY; All terms also available for IRA; Annual Percentage Yield Effective Date: 10/14/2026
Compounding: monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 60 days dividends
Type: Regular/IRA; $500 Minimum Balance Required; dividends declared and paid monthly on average daily balance; early withdrawal penalty may apply; effective as of October 1, 2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Penalty for early withdrawal: 9 Months Dividends
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Effective Date: October 19, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
Dividends paid quarterly and transferred to Share Savings Account; Additional amounts in $500 increments; Penalties for early withdrawal apply; Auto-renews at maturity
Maximum Balance: $1,000,000 per member; Rates effective as of 10/22/2026; 1 year or longer certificate dividends compound quarterly
IRA Certificate; NCUA-insured
$500 Minimum to earn APY; Certificate Compounding Frequency is Monthly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
$500 Minimum to earn APY; Certificate Compounding Frequency is Monthly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 3.69%; APY 3.75%
Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
Regular and IRA certificates; early withdrawal penalties apply
Certificates of Deposit (Regular and IRAs)
Until Maturity; Fixed rate until maturity
Compounded: Monthly
Compounded Monthly; Minimum balance to earn APY $500; Minimum deposit to open $500
Savings and IRA (Traditional, Roth, Coverdell) Share Certificates; Required Balance: $500 minimum
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
$500 minimum balance required to open and earn posted dividend; early withdrawal penalty six months (180 days) dividends
Standard Certificate; $1,000 minimum opening deposit
Effective date: 10/01/2026; Minimum balance $1,000 required to earn stated APY
Bonus: 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99. 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over.
Minimum balance on all share certificates: $1,000; Interest paid monthly; 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99; 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026; The Dividend Rate and APY are fixed for the term of the account; 10 day period to add or withdraw without penalty; Early withdrawal penalty is half the term of interest
Effective Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Dividends paid monthly on Average Daily Balance; Automatic rollover at maturity
No Longer for Sale
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates apply to Traditional, Roth, and Education IRA certificates; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Compounding: monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days dividends
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99; IRA terms available
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99 daily balance to earn APY; All terms also available for IRA; Annual Percentage Yield Effective Date: 10/14/2026
Penalty for early withdrawal: 9 Months Dividends
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Dividend Rate 3.69%; APY 3.75%
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Interest
$500 Minimum to earn APY; Certificate Compounding Frequency is Monthly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
$500 Minimum to earn APY; Certificate Compounding Frequency is Monthly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Compounded: Monthly
Compounded Monthly; Minimum balance to earn APY $500; Minimum deposit to open $500
Regular and IRA certificates; early withdrawal penalties apply
Certificates of Deposit (Regular and IRAs)
Savings and IRA (Traditional, Roth, Coverdell) Share Certificates; Required Balance: $500 minimum
Standard Certificate; $1,000 minimum opening deposit
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Dividends compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty = 180 days dividend
Quarterly Post or Interest Checks; interest checks reduce APY
Rates are effective as of 01/13/26; Early withdrawal of a Certificate will incur a penalty
$500 minimum balance required to open and earn posted dividend; early withdrawal penalty six months (180 days) dividends
Star Relationship CD
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00; Premium APY; requires Personal Premium Checking or Personal Premium Money Market account
Premium APY (footnotes 1,2)
Premium APY
Until Maturity; Fixed rate until maturity
Rates effective as of 01/13/26; early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum opening deposit $1,000
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00
Effective date: 10/01/2026; Minimum balance $1,000 required to earn stated APY
Bonus: 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99. 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over.
Minimum balance on all share certificates: $1,000; Interest paid monthly; 0.25% bonus on $50,000-$99,999.99; 0.50% bonus on $100,000 and over
Dividend rate and APY on certificates; $2,500 minimum deposit required to earn stated rates; Jumbo certificate rates over $100,000 available by call
Dividend rate and APY on certificates; $2,500 minimum deposit required to earn stated rates; Jumbo certificate rates over $100,000 available by call
Dividends paid monthly on Average Daily Balance; Automatic rollover at maturity
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Rates apply to Traditional, Roth, and Education IRA certificates; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Compounding: monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days dividends
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99; IRA terms available
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99 daily balance to earn APY; All terms also available for IRA; Annual Percentage Yield Effective Date: 10/14/2026
Penalty for early withdrawal: 9 Months Dividends
Type: Regular/IRA; $500 Minimum Balance Required; dividends declared and paid monthly on average daily balance; early withdrawal penalty may apply; effective as of October 1, 2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective Date: October 19, 2026
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Dividend Rate 3.69%; APY 3.75%
Online CD
5-year online CD
$500 Minimum to earn APY; Certificate Compounding Frequency is Monthly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
$500 Minimum to earn APY; Certificate Compounding Frequency is Monthly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Compounded: Monthly
Compounded Monthly; Minimum balance to earn APY $500; Minimum deposit to open $500
Rates are effective as of 01/13/26; Early withdrawal of a Certificate will incur a penalty
Standard Certificate; $1,000 minimum opening deposit
Regular and IRA certificates; early withdrawal penalties apply
Certificates of Deposit (Regular and IRAs)
Dividends compounded monthly; Early withdrawal penalty = 180 days dividend
Savings and IRA (Traditional, Roth, Coverdell) Share Certificates; Required Balance: $500 minimum
Rates effective as of 01/13/26; early withdrawal penalty applies
Share Certificates section; $1,000 minimum balance to earn dividends
Dividend rate; $1,000 minimum balance to earn dividends
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Online CD; Open online; APY accurate as of 07/28/2026
Minimum balance to earn stated APY $0.01; Freedom Ultra Checking and Freedom Plus Checking customers receive an extra 0.25% APY on the above rates
Compare local Hartford, CT 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.
Connecticut 12-month CD rates rose 0.067 points over the past 7 days to 2.784% APY.
Connecticut 6-month CD rates fell 0.008 points over the past 7 days to 2.477% APY.
Where are Connecticut 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 Connecticut average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | CT Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.521% | $76.07 | $152.13 | $380.33 | $760.65 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.477% | $123.84 | $247.67 | $619.18 | $1,238.35 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.784% | $139.21 | $278.41 | $696.03 | $1,392.05 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.633% | $131.64 | $263.27 | $658.18 | $1,316.35 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.487% | $124.33 | $248.66 | $621.65 | $1,243.30 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.346% | $117.32 | $234.64 | $586.60 | $1,173.20 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.253% | $112.63 | $225.26 | $563.15 | $1,126.30 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.362% | $118.11 | $236.21 | $590.53 | $1,181.05 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 23, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Connecticut average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | CT Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.521% | $76.07 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.477% | $123.84 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.784% | $139.21 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.487% | $124.33 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.346% | $117.32 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.323% blended | $580.77/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Connecticut average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 847 CD rates from 38 banks and 50 credit unions with locations in Hartford, Connecticut, plus national online institutions available to Connecticut 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: TD Bank offers a CD at 4.30% APY with a minimum deposit of $250. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Hartford, Connecticut.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Hartford, Connecticut
To find the best APYs in Hartford, Connecticut, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Hartford, Connecticut has 50 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
12.2% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 10.7% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s CT 12-month CD average of 2.784%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($3,400/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $95 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 |
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 Hartford, Connecticut 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 Hartford, Connecticut 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 Hartford, Connecticut savers easier access to their funds. For example, Metropolitan District Employees Credit Union is offering its 6 Month IRA Share Certificate at 4.05% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Police Federal Credit Union Of Connecticut is offering its Term Share Certificate - 5 Years at 4.28% 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 Hartford, Connecticut 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 Hartford, Connecticut 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 Hartford, Connecticut 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 Hartford, Connecticut 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 CT top rate of 4.30% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $430 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Hartford, Connecticut CD LadderCT CD rates currently range from 1.521% (3-month) to 2.346% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Hartford, Connecticut CD at 4.30% 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 SavingsConnecticut’s average 12-month CD is 2.784% 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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