Atlanta, Georgia CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 19, 2026. Current Atlanta, Georgia CD rates include CDC Federal Credit UnionCDC Federal Credit Union2301 Parklake Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 2912A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.99%Real return: +1.79%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Rewards Certificate 12 Months at 4.59% APY, Excel Federal Credit UnionExcel Federal Credit Union61 Forsyth St SW Ste 8B 70, Atlanta, GA 30303 8931A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.36%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 4 Year Share Certificates/CDs at 4.50% APY, Navy Federal Credit UnionNavy Federal Credit Union2470 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%Real return: +1.55%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Special EasyStart Certificate at 4.35% APY, Coastal States Bank (CSB)Coastal States Bank (CSB)6160 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.83%Real return: +1.40%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18-Month CD at 4.20% APY, and City National BankCity National Bank3333 Piedmont Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30305A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.55%Real return: +1.31%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Special 12-Month Fixed Rate CD at 4.11% APY. CD rates as of October 19, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Atlanta has 328 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.59% APY from CDC Federal Credit Union at 2301 Parklake Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 2912. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Georgia 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 19, 2026
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Dividends compounded monthly
Term: 3 months (90 to 179 days)
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
$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
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
Includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional and Roth IRA
Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch location
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
Standard rate; Truist offers any term from 7 days to 60 months at this rate, all balance tiers; rates accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
Fixed rate; $500.00 minimum to open and obtain APY
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; 3 Month Certificate requires minimum deposit of $5,000
Simple interest, paid at maturity; renews automatically; early withdrawal penalty may apply
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
Automatically renews for 90 days; Deposit amount and interest rate locked for the term; APY accurate as of 12/17/2025; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Dividend Rate column labeled with *** footnote; APY** footnote applies
IRA Certificate; Dividend Rate 2.25%
Dividend rate 1.50%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; 3 and 6 Month certificates use simple dividend calculation
Regular Accounts minimum balance to earn APY; Education Savings: N/A; Roth or Traditional IRAs: N/A
Interest calculated daily; Early withdrawal penalty: 1 Month; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Rewards APY
Regular APY
Compound Method: Simple
Compound Method: Simple; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity; withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings
Monthly & Quarterly Certificates; Consumer, IRA, & Business
New money deposits required; $10,000 minimum opening deposit
Minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $1,000; valid for new clients or existing clients with a minimum of $25,000 in new money; early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; Open Online
Certificates of Deposit effective May 28, 2025
$500.00 and above; early withdrawal penalty applies
Qualifications Required: Payroll direct deposit; As-high-as promotional rate for 6 months; payroll direct deposit required; promotional rates may expire at any time; effective 10/16/2026
Featured CD rate; APY accurate as of last dividend declaration; Rates effective as of 10.19.26
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Dividends compounded monthly
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Comparison table row for Delta Community; 6-Month term heading from page context; competitor rows (Chase Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank) excluded as they are not Delta Community rates
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: 10/01/2026
Effective September 28, 2026
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Safari Club CD for Members through age 15; Minimum Opening Deposit is $100; Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
Includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional and Roth IRA
Term: 6 months (180 to 269 days)
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch location
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
Standard rate; Truist offers any term from 7 days to 60 months at this rate, all balance tiers; rates accurate as of 5/12/2026
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
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
Penalty: 90 Days
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 90 Days
$1,000,000 max opening deposit. Early withdrawal penalty may apply.
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required; penalty applies for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 4.11%; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Regular Accounts minimum balance to earn APY; Education Savings: N/A; Roth or Traditional IRAs: N/A
CD Rate Special; Rates available for new checking account customers with Direct Deposit or established checking account customers with Direct Deposit; APY accurate as of 09/21/2026; early withdrawal penalty varies from 3 to 18 months interest; Stop by a local Security Federal Bank branch to open a CD
Jumbo tier; Minimum Deposit of $100,000.00
Tenure: 20+ Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
New money deposits required; $2,500 minimum opening deposit
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $1,000; valid for new clients or existing clients with a minimum of $25,000 in new money; early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; Open Online
Tenure: 15-19 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
$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)
Promotional as-high-as rate; $500.00 and above; early withdrawal penalty applies
Payroll direct deposit required for promotional as-high-as rate (see footnote)
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 1-Year Term CD renews automatically for the same term
IRA certificate; Advantage Certificate pays a premium dividend; monthly dividend; Effective September 28, 2026
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: 10/01/2026
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
May be used for Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts; Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
Effective September 28, 2026
Balance: Over $50,000; Certificates of Deposit effective May 28, 2025
Effective September 28, 2026
Certificates of Deposit effective May 28, 2025
Tenure: 10-14 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Also available for IRA CDs; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch location
Featured CD rate; APY accurate as of last dividend declaration; Rates effective as of 10.19.26
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Dividends compounded monthly
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
Tenure: 15-19 Yrs; Active Checking: No
Featured rate on select new CD accounts with balances of $100,000 and above; APY accurate as of 7/28/2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days' Dividends
Includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional and Roth IRA
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Tenure: 5-9 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Tenure: 0-4 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
CD yields may vary depending on your area. Contact your local branch for details.
Relationship Interest Rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $1,000; valid for new clients or existing clients with a minimum of $25,000 in new money; early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; Open Online
$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
Featured CD rate; APY accurate as of last dividend declaration; Rates effective as of 10.19.26
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Dividends compounded monthly
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch location
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: 10/01/2026
Includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional and Roth IRA
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 18-Month CD renews as a 2-Year Term CD at the then-published APY
Standard rate; Truist offers any term from 7 days to 60 months at this rate, all balance tiers; rates accurate as of 5/12/2026
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
CD yields may vary depending on your area. Contact your local branch for details.
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Penalty: 120 Days
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 120 Days
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required; penalty applies for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate 4.18%; early withdrawal penalty applies
Dividend rate 4.09%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; compounded quarterly
Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Regular APY
Rewards APY
Regular APY
Rewards APY
Rewards APY
IRA Certificate; Dividend Rate 3.60%
Jumbo CD; Minimum Deposit required, call CORE Credit Union for more details
Fixed rate; $500.00 minimum to open and obtain APY
IRA
Regular Accounts minimum balance to earn APY; Education Savings: N/A; Roth or Traditional IRAs: N/A
Dividends compounded quarterly
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded quarterly; dividends credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
May be used for Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts; Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
$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
Promotional as-high-as rate; $500.00 and above; early withdrawal penalty applies
Payroll direct deposit required for promotional as-high-as rate (see footnote)
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Also available for IRA CDs; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch location
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
Effective September 28, 2026
90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: 10/01/2026
Balance: Over $50,000; Certificates of Deposit effective May 28, 2025
Includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional and Roth IRA
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
New Money Only (funds must come from another financial institution); Minimum deposit $500 or more; APY accurate as of 07/01/2026; early withdrawal penalties may apply
Certificates of Deposit effective May 28, 2025
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Dividends compounded monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
CD yields may vary depending on your area. Contact your local branch for details.
Standard rate; Truist offers any term from 7 days to 60 months at this rate, all balance tiers; rates accurate as of 5/12/2026
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
Penalty: 180 Days
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 180 Days
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)
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Promotional as-high-as rate; $500.00 and above; early withdrawal penalty applies
Payroll direct deposit required for promotional as-high-as rate (see footnote)
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal; Effective Date: 10/01/2026
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional and Roth IRA
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
May be used for Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts; Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Tenure: 20+ Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Effective September 28, 2026
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Dividends compounded monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Tenure: 15-19 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Tenure: 10-14 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Tenure: 15-19 Yrs; Active Checking: No
Also available for IRA CDs; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch location
Tenure: 5-9 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Tenure: 0-4 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
CD yields may vary depending on your area. Contact your local branch for details.
Standard rate; Truist offers any term from 7 days to 60 months at this rate, all balance tiers; rates accurate as of 5/12/2026
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
Penalty: 180 Days
Promotional as-high-as rate; $500.00 and above; early withdrawal penalty applies
As-high-as rate; requires direct deposit; rate effective 9/28/2026; subject to change without notice
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Dividends compounded monthly
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
May be used for Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts; Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional and Roth IRA
Effective September 28, 2026
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Also available for IRA CDs; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch location
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
CD yields may vary depending on your area. Contact your local branch for details.
Standard rate; Truist offers any term from 7 days to 60 months at this rate, all balance tiers; rates accurate as of 5/12/2026
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
Penalty: 180 Days
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 180 Days
Dividends compounded quarterly
Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Balance: $500 and above; Retirement account (IRA)
Balance: $100,000 and above
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
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)
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
IRA certificate; Advantage Certificate pays a premium dividend; monthly dividend; Effective September 28, 2026
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Tenure: 20+ Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
May be used for Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts; Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Good Through: October 21, 2026; Effective As Of: October 15, 2026
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Dividends compounded monthly
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
Effective September 28, 2026
Includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional and Roth IRA
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Tenure: 15-19 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days' Dividends
Tenure: 10-14 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Tenure: 15-19 Yrs; Active Checking: No
Also available for IRA CDs; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch location
Tenure: 5-9 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Tenure: 0-4 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Standard rate; Truist offers any term from 7 days to 60 months at this rate, all balance tiers; rates accurate as of 5/12/2026
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
Penalty: 180 Days
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 180 Days
Dividends compounded quarterly
Compare local Atlanta, GA 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.
Georgia 12-month CD rates rose 0.069 points over the past 7 days to 3.285% APY.
Georgia 6-month CD rates rose 0.018 points over the past 7 days to 2.930% APY.
Where are Georgia 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 Georgia average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | GA Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.680% | $84.01 | $168.02 | $420.05 | $840.10 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.930% | $146.50 | $293.00 | $732.50 | $1,465.00 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.285% | $164.24 | $328.48 | $821.20 | $1,642.40 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.026% | $151.28 | $302.55 | $756.38 | $1,512.75 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.005% | $150.26 | $300.51 | $751.28 | $1,502.55 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.810% | $140.48 | $280.96 | $702.40 | $1,404.80 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.722% | $136.10 | $272.20 | $680.50 | $1,361.00 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.806% | $140.28 | $280.56 | $701.40 | $1,402.80 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 19, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Georgia average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | GA Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.680% | $84.01 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.930% | $146.50 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.285% | $164.24 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.005% | $150.26 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.810% | $140.48 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.742% blended | $685.49/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Georgia average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 708 CD rates from 23 banks and 48 credit unions with locations in Atlanta, Georgia, plus national online institutions available to Georgia 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: CDC Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 4.59% APY with a minimum deposit of $1,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Atlanta, Georgia.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Atlanta, Georgia
To find the best APYs in Atlanta, Georgia, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Atlanta, Georgia has 48 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
12.3% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s GA 12-month CD average of 3.285%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,576/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $183 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 Atlanta, Georgia 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 Atlanta, Georgia 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 Atlanta, Georgia savers easier access to their funds. For example, City National Bank is offering its Special 6-Month Fixed Rate CD at 4.00% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Navy Federal Credit Union is offering its 5 Year ESA Long-Term Certificate at 3.90% 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 Atlanta, Georgia 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 Atlanta, Georgia 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 Atlanta, Georgia 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 Atlanta, Georgia 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 GA top rate of 4.59% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $459 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Atlanta, Georgia CD LadderGA CD rates currently range from 1.680% (3-month) to 2.810% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Atlanta, Georgia CD at 4.59% 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 SavingsGeorgia’s average 12-month CD is 3.285% 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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