Fort Lauderdale, Florida CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 31, 2026. Current Fort Lauderdale, Florida CD rates include Brightstar Credit UnionBrightstar Credit Union600 SE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.57%Real return: +1.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 30, 2026 offering 5-Year Certificate at 5.00% APY, TotalBankTotalBank450 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.12%Real return: +0.80%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 31, 2026 offering 24-month online CD at 4.50% APY, Tropical Financial Credit UnionTropical Financial Credit Union5900 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.93%Real return: +0.70%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 30, 2026 offering Certificates of Deposit - 12 Months at 4.40% APY, EverBankEverBank2521 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.00%Real return: +0.65%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 31, 2026 offering Performance CDs - 24 month at 4.35% APY, and TD BankTD Bank7345 W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.71%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 31, 2026 offering 24 Month TD Choice CD at 4.30% APY. CD rates as of October 31, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Fort Lauderdale has 275 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 5.00% APY from Brightstar Credit Union at 600 SE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Florida 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 31, 2026
Available for current 3-Month CD clients only; Online Only; $25,000 minimum deposit to open and earn APY; maximum $1,000,000 per client
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
Balance: $500 or more; Account matures in 3 months; Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch
Minimum opening deposit of $1,000 required; offer not available to funds currently on deposit at Seacoast Bank; special APY applicable to initial term only; APY accurate as of October 23, 2026
IRA Certificates; Rate is Dividend Rate
Rates effective as of October 26, 2026
FL only; Banking Center: minimum $10,000 up to $500,000 to obtain advertised APY; Online: minimum $500 up to $250,000 to obtain advertised APY; new funds required
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
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
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Special Promotion; Personal: $500 minimum opening deposit; Business: $1000 minimum opening deposit; Short-term savings with penalty-free access; No penalty for early withdrawals
Compare table: Dividends 3.90 %; terms from 3 months to 5 years per page description; Digital Banking Access listed
Interest paid at maturity; Ability to fund throughout the term; IRA funds eligible; No penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Expected Profit Rate 3.85%; Expected Annual % Yield 3.90%; Profit paid at maturity; No discount may be applied for early withdrawal; Ability to fund throughout the term; Rates current as of 10/1/2026
Interest paid at maturity; Ability to fund throughout the term; IRA funds are eligible; No penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Special CD Rates for Continental U.S.; Continental U.S. only; Qualifying opening deposit must be new money to Banesco USA; APYs valid as of 10/02/2026
Advertised APY includes 0.25% new money increase; requires opening with at least $10,000 from another financial institution; Limited time offer, valid starting August 2026
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999
Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Special 3 Month Share Certificate: limited time offer, may be cancelled without notice; automatically rolls over to another 3 Month Share Certificate; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Special 3 Month Share Certificate is a limited time offer and may be cancelled at any time; auto-rolls to another 3 Month Share Certificate with a 10-day grace period; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Certificates are established with a required minimum deposit. Anytime there is a withdrawal from the certificate that results in the balance being less than the minimum required balance, the certificate should either be closed or put into a certificate where the balance meets the required minimum deposit.
Certificates can only be added to at maturity or in the 10-day grace period
Certificates are established with a required minimum deposit. Anytime there is a withdrawal from the certificate that results in the balance being less than the minimum required balance, the certificate should either be closed or put into a certificate where the balance meets the required minimum deposit.
VIP Relationship Reward Bonus
Business CD; maximum deposit $250,000
Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Existing certificates only - no new accounts offered
Existing certificates only - no new accounts offered
Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Open Online
VIP Relationship Reward Bonus rate
APY as of 7/6/26; Substantial penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal: 3 Months Dividends
Online Only; $25,000 minimum deposit to open and earn APY; maximum $1,000,000 per client
Annual Percentage Yield; Maximum deposit $10 million; Not available for public units; Limited-time offer; Fees could reduce earnings; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Short-term growth CD; $2,500 minimum opening deposit; maximum deposit $10 million; not available for public units or Business CDs
Promotional Rates; CD minimum opening deposit of $1,000; APY accurate as of October 30, 2026; In-Branch Only
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
Jumbo
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Call for weekly rates; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Call for weekly rates; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Balance: $500 or more; Account matures in 6 months; Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch
FL only; Banking Center: minimum $10,000 up to $500,000 to obtain advertised APY; Online: minimum $500 up to $250,000 to obtain advertised APY; new funds required
Special promotion; APY accurate as of September 23, 2025; must be new money to Ocean Bank; Initial CD deposit must be maintained each day to earn the APY; early withdrawal penalties apply
IRA Certificates; Rate is Dividend Rate
Advertised interest rates and APY for CDs are subject to change prior to account opening and fixed upon opening for the term. APY assumes monthly compounding.
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Business CD
IRA certificate
Jumbo business CD
Jumbo CD
Jumbo IRA certificate
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
6 Month TD No Catch CD
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Minimum to Obtain: $500
Special Promotion; Personal: $500 minimum opening deposit; Business: $1000 minimum opening deposit; Short-term growth with a strong return; No penalty for early withdrawals
Business CD; maximum deposit $250,000
New money deposits required; $10,000 minimum opening deposit
Online Only; $25,000 minimum deposit to open and earn APY; maximum $1,000,000 per client
IRA Certificates; Rate is Dividend Rate
Annual Percentage Yield; Maximum deposit $10 million; Not available for public units; Limited-time offer; Fees could reduce earnings; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Top rate CD; $500 minimum opening deposit; maximum deposit $10 million; not available for public units or Business CDs
Featured Rate; Balance: All balance ranges
Featured Rate; Balance: All balance ranges
FL only; promotional CD offer; 10-day rate guarantee; must open by 11/10/2026; Banking Center: minimum $10,000 up to $500,000 to obtain advertised APY; Online: minimum $500 up to $250,000 to obtain advertised APY; new funds required
Limited Time Offer; Offer available for new money only (funds must come from an account outside Capital Bank, N.A.); Early withdrawal penalty equal to six (6) months' interest on the amount withdrawn may be imposed; APY accurate as of September 23, 2026
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Promotional Rates; CD minimum opening deposit of $1,000; APY accurate as of October 30, 2026; In-Branch Only
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 1-Year Term CD renews automatically for the same term
Jumbo
$10k; Compare Our Rates; Miami-Fort Lauderdale Metro avg 2.27% APY
Minimum opening deposit of $1,000 required; offer not available to funds currently on deposit at Seacoast Bank; special APY applicable to initial term only; APY accurate as of October 23, 2026
Call for weekly rates; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Call for weekly rates; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Interest rate 3.20%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Balance: $100,000 and above; special rate on select new CD accounts
Business CD
IRA certificate
Jumbo business CD
Jumbo CD
Jumbo IRA certificate
Advertised interest rates and APY for CDs are subject to change prior to account opening and fixed upon opening for the term. APY assumes monthly compounding.
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
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
12 Month TD IRA Add-Vantage CD; IRA certificate
12 Month TD No Catch CD
Apply Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
Balanced growth CD; $500 minimum opening deposit; maximum deposit $10 million; not available for public units or Business CDs
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
IRA Certificates; Rate is Dividend Rate
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 18-Month CD renews as a 2-Year Term CD at the then-published APY
FL only; Banking Center: minimum $10,000 up to $500,000 to obtain advertised APY; Online: minimum $500 up to $250,000 to obtain advertised APY; new funds required
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Online only; 30-day penalty if withdrawn before maturity
Relationship CD; Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Certificates are established with a required minimum deposit. Anytime there is a withdrawal from the certificate that results in the balance being less than the minimum required balance, the certificate should either be closed or put into a certificate where the balance meets the required minimum deposit.
Minimum deposit: $1,000; Interest rate established the date of deposit and calculated by the daily balance method; Available with savings periods of either six, thirteen, or eighteen months
Certificates can only be added to at maturity or in the 10-day grace period
Certificates are established with a required minimum deposit. Anytime there is a withdrawal from the certificate that results in the balance being less than the minimum required balance, the certificate should either be closed or put into a certificate where the balance meets the required minimum deposit.
Majority New Money (must be at least 51% new money for the opening deposit); Must have an existing checking account or open a new checking account at the time of CD/IRA opening; Early withdrawals are subject to penalty
Promotional APY on 18 & 24-month CDs; Minimum opening deposit $1,000
CD Rates; Certificate of Deposit
Homepage banner text: CD Rates 12 - 18 Months 4.25 APY (Annual Percentage Yield)
Certificates of Deposit Specials
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings.
Dividend rate and APY effective Monday, October 19th, 2026
Balance: $1,000 - $100,000 +
APY as of 10/22/2026; Fees could reduce earnings; A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 01-24-2028; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Online Only; $25,000 minimum deposit to open and earn APY; maximum $1,000,000 per client
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Long-term security CD; $500 minimum opening deposit; maximum deposit $10 million; not available for public units or Business CDs
Jumbo
Call for weekly rates; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Call for weekly rates; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
IRA Certificates; Rate is Dividend Rate
Interest rate 2.96%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Business CD
IRA certificate
Jumbo business CD
Jumbo CD
Jumbo IRA certificate
FL only; Banking Center: minimum $10,000 up to $500,000 to obtain advertised APY; Online: minimum $500 up to $250,000 to obtain advertised APY; new funds required
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Minimum balance to obtain APY: More than $0; Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Not available to business customers
Relationship CD; Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Only available to existing Premier customers; Minimum balance to obtain APY: More than $0; Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Not available to business customers
Wealth Center or Telephone Only; Minimum balance to obtain APY: More than $0; Minimum balance to open account: $1,000; Not available to business customers
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999
Online only; 30-day penalty if withdrawn before maturity
Online Only; $25,000 minimum deposit to open and earn APY; maximum $1,000,000 per client
Jumbo
IRA Certificates; Rate is Dividend Rate
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
Balance: $500 or more; Account matures in 36 months; Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch
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Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
FL only; Banking Center: minimum $10,000 up to $500,000 to obtain advertised APY; Online: minimum $500 up to $250,000 to obtain advertised APY; new funds required
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Relationship CD; Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Minimum to Obtain: $500
Balance: $500 - $49,999
Effective Date: 10/29/2026
Jumbo Certificate rates require a $100,000.00 minimum deposit.
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-23-2029; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Interest Frequency: Semi; Nationally sourced CD offering via CDVantage
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Dividends Paid: Monthly; Penalty for early withdrawal
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-23-2029; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Certificate of Deposit Rates; Effective October 2, 2026; Minimum to open jumbo certificate $50,000; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
IRA Certificates; Rate is Dividend Rate
Earn 3.05% APY on balances of $500 or more; Account matures in 48 months; $500 minimum daily balance required to obtain the advertised APY; Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
FL only; Banking Center: minimum $10,000 up to $500,000 to obtain advertised APY; Online: minimum $500 up to $250,000 to obtain advertised APY; new funds required
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
No Longer for Sale
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Relationship CD; Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-22-2030; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Interest Frequency: Semi; Nationally sourced CD offering via CDVantage
Certificate of Deposit Rates; Effective October 2, 2026; Minimum to open jumbo certificate $50,000; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum $2500 to open
Interest Frequency: Monthly; Maturity Date: 07-22-2030; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Penalty for early withdrawal: 9 Months Dividends
Balance: $100,000 or more
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 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 may apply
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-17-2030; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-17-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Partial withdrawals allowed; APY as of 10/20/2026
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Dividends Paid: Monthly; Penalty for early withdrawal
Certificate of Deposit Rates; Effective October 2, 2026; Minimum to open regular certificate $1,000; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Platinum Star Member tier
Online Only; $25,000 minimum deposit to open and earn APY; maximum $1,000,000 per client
Jumbo
Call for weekly rates; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Call for weekly rates; Early withdrawal penalties apply
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
IRA Certificates; Rate is Dividend Rate
Business CD
IRA certificate
Jumbo business CD
Jumbo CD
Jumbo IRA certificate
Call before 4 p.m. (ET) for same day rate bump.
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Online CD; Open online; APY accurate as of 07/28/2026
FL only; Banking Center: minimum $10,000 up to $500,000 to obtain advertised APY; Online: minimum $500 up to $250,000 to obtain advertised APY; new funds required
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: All balance ranges
Balance: All balance ranges
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Relationship CD; Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Jumbo Share & IRA Certificates; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 days interest
Minimum to Obtain: $500
Minimum $5,000; Share & IRA Certificates; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 days interest
Special Promotion; Personal: $500 minimum opening deposit; Business: $1000 minimum opening deposit; Maximize your savings over five years; 90 days interest penalty for early withdrawal
Certificates are established with a required minimum deposit. Anytime there is a withdrawal from the certificate that results in the balance being less than the minimum required balance, the certificate should either be closed or put into a certificate where the balance meets the required minimum deposit.
Interest Frequency: Semi-annual; Maturity Date: 07-22-2031; Earliest Settlement Date: 07-22-2026; Amount Available: $1,000,000
Compare local Fort Lauderdale, FL 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.
Florida 12-month CD rates rose 0.024 points over the past 7 days to 3.221% APY.
Florida 6-month CD rates fell 0.007 points over the past 7 days to 3.009% APY.
Where are Florida 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 Florida average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | FL Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.030% | $101.51 | $203.01 | $507.53 | $1,015.05 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.009% | $150.44 | $300.88 | $752.20 | $1,504.40 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.221% | $161.02 | $322.05 | $805.12 | $1,610.25 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.218% | $160.92 | $321.83 | $804.58 | $1,609.15 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.151% | $157.55 | $315.09 | $787.73 | $1,575.45 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.987% | $149.33 | $298.67 | $746.68 | $1,493.35 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.931% | $146.55 | $293.09 | $732.72 | $1,465.45 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.135% | $156.73 | $313.45 | $783.63 | $1,567.25 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 31, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Florida average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | FL Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.030% | $101.51 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.009% | $150.44 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.221% | $161.02 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.151% | $157.55 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.987% | $149.33 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.879% blended | $719.85/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Florida average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 2,074 CD rates from 50 banks and 59 credit unions with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, plus national online institutions available to Florida 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: Brightstar Credit Union offers a CD at 5.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
To find the best APYs in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Fort Lauderdale, Florida has 59 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
19.6% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%. At today’s FL 12-month CD average of 3.221%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,561/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $147 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida savers easier access to their funds. For example, TotalBank is offering its 6-month online CD at 4.25% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Brightstar Credit Union is offering its 5-Year Certificate at 5.00% 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 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 FL top rate of 5.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $500 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida CD LadderFL CD rates currently range from 2.030% (3-month) to 2.987% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Fort Lauderdale, Florida CD at 5.00% 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 SavingsFlorida’s average 12-month CD is 3.221% 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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Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions, from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to high-yield CDs from large national institutions available to savers in FL.
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