Orlando, Florida CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.25% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Orlando, Florida CD rates include Platinum Federal Credit UnionPlatinum Federal Credit Union7041 Grand National Dr Ste 201, Orlando, FL 32819A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.89%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Family Legacy Certificate Account at 5.00% APY, City National Bank of FloridaCity National Bank of Florida390 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.12%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24-month online CD at 4.50% APY, Suncoast Credit UnionSuncoast Credit Union4530 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 2408A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.26%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18 Month Jumbo Certificate at 4.50% APY, Navy Federal Credit UnionNavy Federal Credit Union11890 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826 4701A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%Real return: +1.55%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Special EasyStart Certificate at 4.35% APY, and McCoy Federal Credit UnionMcCoy Federal Credit Union1900 McCoy Rd, Orlando, FL 32809A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.49%Real return: +1.48%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month Share Certificate at 4.28% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Orlando has 375 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 5.00% APY from Platinum Federal Credit Union at 7041 Grand National Dr Ste 201, Orlando, FL 32819. 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 14, 2026
Available for current 3-Month CD clients only; Online Only; Interest Rate: 3.92%; 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 with as much as $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal; APY as of 7/6/26
Special APY applicable to initial term only; offer not available to funds currently on deposit at Seacoast Bank; APY accurate as of October 3, 2026; early withdrawal may be subject to penalty
Open
Certificate for Emergency Savings; Minimum to open & earn dividends: $100; Maximum Certificate balance: $10,000; Limit one Emergency Fund Certificate per Member
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Certificates of Deposit (CD); Visa Signature Card Holders receive a 0.25% rate bump on a FAIRWINDS Certificate of Deposit. Must request rate bonus at the time of CD opening or CD renewal.
Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99
Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99; Standard APY
IRA Certificate
IRA Certificate
Relationship Interest Rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Special CD Rates for Continental U.S.
Limited time offer valid starting August 2026; $500 minimum opening deposit
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999
Balance: $1,000 to $24,999; Rates effective as of 10/13/2026
Balance: $25,000 to $99,999; Dividends compounded and paid quarterly
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
VIP Bonus Rate; includes 0.25% VIP Relationship Reward Bonus
Business CD; Maximum deposit $250,000; Open online
Existing certificates only - no new accounts offered
Existing certificates only - no new accounts offered; Dividends compounded monthly
VIP Relationship Reward Bonus; VIP Bonus Rate 3.35%; VIP Bonus APY 3.40%
Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal penalty: 3 Months Dividends
Online Only; Interest Rate: 4.16%; Maximum $1,000,000 per client
CD Rates; $500 minimum opening deposit and minimum balance to earn APY
Certificates of Deposit Specials
Standard tier; Min $500
Rate Type: Fixed
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
Promotional Rates; Rates available only for accounts opened in a BankUnited branch; Advertised rate is fixed for the initial term of the CD; CD minimum opening deposit of $1,000 required
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; $1,000 Minimum Investment; Dividend rate fixed for term; early withdrawal penalty
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Dividend Rate accurate as of August 5th, 2026; fixed for term
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Certificates of Deposit (CD); Visa Signature Card Holders receive a 0.25% rate bump on a FAIRWINDS Certificate of Deposit. Must request rate bonus at the time of CD opening or CD renewal.
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances
Rates effective as of 8/14/2026; Penalty: terms of 6 months or less lose 90 days' worth of dividends
Earn 3.50% APY on balances of $500 or more; Account matures in 6 months; Fund up to $500,000 online and $1,000,000 in a branch
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Substantial penalty for early withdrawal; APY as of 7/6/26
IRA Certificate
High Yield Certificates; Minimum balance of $1,000 to earn 3.50% APY, maintained for the full term
Balance: $1,000 minimum
Dividend Rate column for Business Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates
Rates effective as of 8/14/2026; Penalty: terms of 6 months or less lose 90 days' worth of dividends
Open
IRA Certificate
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Term not available for CD IRA
Balance: under $100,000; Term not available for CD IRA
Non-Promotional TD Choice CD; Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99
Relationship Interest Rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Eligibility: must be opened within two years of the date of death; eligibility subject to verification; 12-month fixed term from account opening; one renewal at rate in effect at maturity, rate not guaranteed to match original
Online Only; Interest Rate: 4.35%; Maximum $1,000,000 per client
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Maximum Certificate balance: $2,500
IRA Certificate
IRA Certificate
$100k; Balance: $100k; rate comparison tool
Standard tier; Min $500
Rates available only for accounts opened in a BankUnited branch; Advertised rate is fixed for the initial term of the CD; CD minimum opening deposit of $1,000 required
Rate Type: Fixed
Minimum: $500 (min and max deposit); Minimum and maximum deposit $500
Minimum and maximum deposit of $500
Balance: $1,000 - $4,999
Special APY applicable to initial term only; offer not available to funds currently on deposit at Seacoast Bank; APY accurate as of October 3, 2026; early withdrawal may be subject to penalty
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; $1,000 Minimum Investment; Dividend rate fixed for term; early withdrawal penalty
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Dividend Rate accurate as of August 5th, 2026; fixed for term
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Rates effective as of 8/14/2026; Penalty: terms greater than 6 months lose 180 days' worth of dividends
Open
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Rates effective as of 8/14/2026; Penalty: terms greater than 6 months lose 180 days' worth of dividends
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances
Balance: $1,000 minimum
Dividend Rate column for Business Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates
Featured on Grow your savings your way section
Certificates of Deposit Specials
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal; APY as of 7/6/26
Certificates of Deposit (CD); Visa Signature Card Holders receive a 0.25% rate bump on a FAIRWINDS Certificate of Deposit. Must request rate bonus at the time of CD opening or CD renewal.
Opening Balance Required for Personal or Business is $50,000
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
Balance: $1,000 - $100,000 +
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Open
Certificates of Deposit Specials
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal; APY as of 7/6/26
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances
Balance: $1,000 minimum
Dividend Rate column for Business Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates
Rates effective as of 8/14/2026; Penalty: terms greater than 6 months lose 180 days' worth of dividends
Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99
Non-Promotional; Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Minimum opening deposit $2,000 if purchased through Raymond James brokerage account; Rates effective October 9, 2026
Promotional certificate. Minimum balance to open jumbo share certificate and obtain APY is $100,000.
Balance: $100,000+; Jumbo
Dividends compounded monthly
Interest rate established the date of deposit and calculated by the daily balance method
Or, 4.35% APY* with $100 min.
Regular
Balance: $100,000+; Jumbo
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Balanced Growth; Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 10/13/2026; Not available for public units or Business CDs; Limited time offer
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Online Only; Interest Rate: 4.40%; Maximum $1,000,000 per client
Balance: $1,000 - $4,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; $1,000 Minimum Investment; Dividend rate fixed for term; early withdrawal penalty
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Dividend Rate accurate as of August 5th, 2026; fixed for term
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Standard tier; Min $500
Rate Type: Fixed
Open
Call; Sand Dollar**
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
IRA Certificate
Call; Step*
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
IRA Certificate
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Certificates of Deposit (CD); Visa Signature Card Holders receive a 0.25% rate bump on a FAIRWINDS Certificate of Deposit. Must request rate bonus at the time of CD opening or CD renewal.
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal; APY as of 7/6/26
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) CD Rates and Minimum Deposits
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Balance: $1,000 minimum
Dividend Rate column for Business Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: under $100,000
Non-Promotional; Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Online Only; Interest Rate: 4.40%; Maximum $1,000,000 per client
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1,000 - $4,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; $1,000 Minimum Investment; Dividend rate fixed for term; early withdrawal penalty
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Dividend Rate accurate as of August 5th, 2026; fixed for term
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Current CD Special; Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
Open
Standard tier; Min $500
Certificates of Deposit (CD); Visa Signature Card Holders receive a 0.25% rate bump on a FAIRWINDS Certificate of Deposit. Must request rate bonus at the time of CD opening or CD renewal.
IRA Certificate
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
IRA Certificate
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances
Balance: $1,000 minimum
Dividend Rate column for Business Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates
Earn 3.20% APY on balances of $500 or more; Account matures in 36 months; APY is fixed for the 36-month term; Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch
Variable Rate Certificate; Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; rate may change twice during the term
Variable rate certificate; rate may adjust after issue date and will never be lower than rate earned on issue date; Balance: $1,000 minimum
Variable rate: APY may change twice during the term, adjusting to current rate for like fixed term less a margin of .10% for 36 months; rate will never be lower than rate earned on issue date
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) CD Rates and Minimum Deposits
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal; APY as of 7/6/26
Balance: under $100,000
Non-Promotional; Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
Certificates of Deposit (CD); Visa Signature Card Holders receive a 0.25% rate bump on a FAIRWINDS Certificate of Deposit. Must request rate bonus at the time of CD opening or CD renewal.
IRA Certificate
Open
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
IRA Certificate
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances
Balance: $1,000 minimum
Dividend Rate column for Business Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates
Balance: $500 or more to earn APY; Fund up to $500,000 online and up to $1,000,000 in a branch; Apply online
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal; APY as of 7/6/26
Balance: under $100,000
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Minimum opening deposit $2,000 if purchased through Raymond James brokerage account; Rates effective October 9, 2026
Minimum $2500 to open; Relationship is defined as Direct Deposit Checking
Interest Frequency: Semi
Minimum $2500 to open
Interest Frequency: Monthly
Interest Frequency: Semi
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.
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Online Only; Interest Rate: 4.40%; Maximum $1,000,000 per client
Balance: $1,000 - $4,999
Current CD Special; Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Standard tier; Min $500
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Visit a Branch to Open; Min. Average Daily Balance to Earn APY: $500
Rate Type: Fixed
Rate Type: Fixed
IRA Certificate
Certificates of Deposit (CD); Visa Signature Card Holders receive a 0.25% rate bump on a FAIRWINDS Certificate of Deposit. Must request rate bonus at the time of CD opening or CD renewal.
IRA Certificate
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; $1,000 Minimum Investment; Dividend rate fixed for term; early withdrawal penalty
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Dividend Rate accurate as of August 5th, 2026; fixed for term
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Open
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances
Balance: $1,000 minimum
Dividend Rate column for Business Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) CD Rates and Minimum Deposits
Variable Rate Certificate; Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; rate may change twice during the term
Variable rate certificate; rate may adjust after issue date and will never be lower than rate earned on issue date; Balance: $1,000 minimum
Variable rate: APY may change twice during the term, adjusting to current rate for like fixed term less a margin of .25% for 60 months; rate will never be lower than rate earned on issue date
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Substantial penalty for early withdrawal; APY as of 7/6/26
Balance: under $100,000
Non-Promotional; Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Compare local Orlando, 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 0.012 points over the past 7 days to 3.218% APY.
Florida 6-month CD rates fell 0.002 points over the past 7 days to 3.060% 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 | 2.076% | $103.78 | $207.56 | $518.90 | $1,037.80 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.060% | $153.02 | $306.03 | $765.07 | $1,530.15 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.218% | $160.91 | $321.81 | $804.53 | $1,609.05 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.268% | $163.42 | $326.84 | $817.10 | $1,634.20 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.163% | $158.16 | $316.32 | $790.80 | $1,581.60 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.980% | $148.99 | $297.98 | $744.95 | $1,489.90 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.950% | $147.50 | $294.99 | $737.48 | $1,474.95 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.208% | $160.39 | $320.79 | $801.97 | $1,603.95 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 14, 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 | 2.076% | $103.78 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.060% | $153.02 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.218% | $160.91 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.163% | $158.16 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.980% | $148.99 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.899% blended | $724.86/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 1,952 CD rates from 38 banks and 60 credit unions with locations in Orlando, 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: Platinum Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 5.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Orlando, Florida.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Orlando, Florida
To find the best APYs in Orlando, Florida, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Orlando, Florida has 60 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
11.3% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s FL 12-month CD average of 3.218%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,235/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $136 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, Florida savers easier access to their funds. For example, City National Bank of Florida 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, City National Bank of Florida is offering its 60-month online CD at 4.50% 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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.
Orlando, Florida CD LadderFL CD rates currently range from 2.076% (3-month) to 2.980% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Orlando, 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 3.218% 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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Direct-Sourced & Verified CD Rate Data: We aggregate certificate of deposit (CD) rates for Orlando, Florida directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. By sourcing data from the institutions' own digital properties and manually verifying yields daily, every rate on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Orlando, 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.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update CD rates daily. Because yields can fluctuate rapidly, every CD product listed features its own specific “last updated” date for full transparency.