Fort Gaines, Georgia CD rates from banks and credit unions serving Georgia range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Fort Gaines, Georgia CD rates include Platinum Federal Credit UnionPlatinum Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.89%Real return: +1.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 12 Month Family Legacy Certificate Account at 5.00% APY, P&S Credit UnionP&S Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.10%Real return: +1.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 12 Month Certificate - STUDENT Accounts at 5.00% APY, Georgia Heritage Federal Credit UnionGeorgia Heritage Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.12%Real return: +1.10%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering IRA Certificates - 60 Months at 4.80% APY, CDC Federal Credit UnionCDC Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.99%Real return: +0.89%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering Rewards Certificates - 12 Months at 4.59% APY, and Austin Capital BankAustin Capital BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.96%Real return: +0.88%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 21, 2026 offering 3 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.58% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Fort Gaines is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 729 institutions serving the Georgia area are available to Fort Gaines residents, with CD rates as high as 5.00% APY from Platinum Federal Credit Union. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 23, 2026
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
Fixed rate
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; 3 Month Certificate requires minimum deposit of $5,000
APYs accurate as of 03/27/2026; simple interest, not compounded; interest credited at maturity; auto-renews at maturity rate; early withdrawal penalty may apply; no monthly maintenance fees
Special APY applicable to initial term only; accurate as of October 3, 2026; offer not available to funds currently on deposit at Seacoast Bank
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Automatically renews for 90 days; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; APY accurate as of 12/17/2025
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Dividends compounded monthly
Balance: $1,000.00 - $250,000.00; Business & Consumer (Personal) Certificate of Deposit Accounts
Balance: $0.01 - $99,999.99
Balance: 500.00 - 99,999.99
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
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend Rate column labeled with *** footnote; APY** footnote applies
IRA Certificate; Dividend Rate 2.25%
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividend rate 1.50%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; 3 and 6 Month certificates use simple dividend calculation
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Regular Accounts minimum balance to earn APY; Education Savings: N/A; Roth or Traditional IRAs: N/A
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase on new and renewed certificate accounts; penalty for early withdrawal
Interest calculated daily; Early withdrawal penalty: 1 Month; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Visit Office; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Rewards APY
Regular APY
Compound: Simple
Compound Method: Simple; Minimum deposit to open account is $500; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity
Standard Certificates - Consumer, IRA, & Business; Monthly & Quarterly Certificates; Dividend Rate/APY
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates 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
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
New money deposits required; $10,000 minimum opening deposit
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 90 Days1
Penalty: 90 Days1
Maximum opening deposit $1,000,000; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Dividend Rate 4.11%; early withdrawal penalty applies
Term: 6 months through 5 years; Earn up to 4.10% annual percentage yield; Fixed interest terms from 6 months through 5 years; FDIC insured up to $250,000
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
Certificates of Deposit effective May 28, 2025
Jumbo tier; Minimum Deposit of $100,000.00
Dividends compounded quarterly
Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Balance: $100,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
APYs accurate as of 03/27/2026; simple interest, not compounded; interest credited at maturity; auto-renews at maturity rate; early withdrawal penalty may apply; no monthly maintenance fees
Fixed rate
$500.00 and above; Promotional as-high-as rate for certificate terms per footnote; early withdrawal penalty applies
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
Balance: $1,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
$500 minimum; Annual Dividend Rate 3.59%
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Regular and IRA CD; Dividend rate accurate as of August 5th, 2026
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Interest credited monthly
Balance: $500 - $9,999.99
90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.49%
Balance: $1,000.00 - $250,000.00; Business & Consumer (Personal) Certificate of Deposit Accounts
Balance: $1,000.00 & above; $500 minimum to open for Johnny Appleseed; APY accurate as of October 7, 2026
Rate: Dividend Rate; $1,000 & Up; Effective September 28, 2026
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
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
Standard - Minimum Deposit of $1,000.00
Dividend rate 3.45%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; 3 and 6 Month certificates use simple dividend calculation
Family Legacy Certificate Account for a beneficiary/representative of a deceased member; must be opened within two years of the date of death; eligibility subject to verification; one renewal at rate in effect at maturity; rate not guaranteed to match original; Dividend Rate accurate as of July 24th, 2026
Maximum $10,000; Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Tenure: 20+ Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Dividend Rate 4.43%; early withdrawal penalty applies
Jumbo tier; Minimum Deposit of $100,000.00
New money deposits required; $2,500 minimum opening deposit
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 90 Days1
Penalty: 90 Days1
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Maximum opening deposit $1,000,000; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Fixed rate
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividends compounded quarterly
Tenure: 15-19 Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $100,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
$500.00 and above; Promotional as-high-as rate for certificate terms per footnote; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $500 and above; Retirement account (IRA)
Balance: $100,000 and above
Dividend rate 3.94%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; compounded quarterly
Effective as of July 1, 2025
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 1-Year Term CD renews automatically for the same term
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
Advantage Certificate; Effective September 28, 2026; Dividends paid monthly
Rate: Dividend Rate; $10,000 & Up Plus 5 Years of Membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $1,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal
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
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 120 Days1
Penalty: 120 Days1
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Must be funded with New Money from another financial institution; Requires an eligible Fusion Plus Checking Account established when the certificate is opened; Dividends compound daily; Rate is fixed for the 18-month term
Promo Rate; Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
Dividend Rate 4.18%; early withdrawal penalty applies
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $100,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividend rate 4.09%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; compounded quarterly
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $1,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends
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
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Regular APY
Rewards APY
Regular APY
Rewards APY
Rewards APY
Balance: $100,000 +
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
IRA Certificate; Dividend Rate 3.60%
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
Jumbo CD; Minimum Deposit required, call CORE Credit Union for more details
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Fixed rate
Balance: $0.01 - $99,999.99
Balance: 500.00 - 99,999.99
IRA
Regular Accounts minimum balance to earn APY; Education Savings: N/A; Roth or Traditional IRAs: N/A
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded quarterly
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase on new and renewed certificate accounts; penalty for early withdrawal
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 180 Days1
Penalty: 180 Days1
Jumbo tier; Minimum Deposit of $100,000.00
Balance: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 180 Days (See 2 below); Member may withdraw up to 50% of initial deposit after the first seven days without penalty once during the term of the certificate
Balance: $1,000.00 & above; $500 minimum to open for Johnny Appleseed; APY accurate as of October 7, 2026
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Dividends compounded quarterly
Standard CD; $500 minimum for Standard CDs, $2,000 for IRA CDs, to earn advertised 4.10% APY
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $100,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends
Dividend Rate 3.94%; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Regular and IRA CD; Dividend rate accurate as of August 5th, 2026
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
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
Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $1,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
Standard - Minimum Deposit of $1,000.00
Balance: $500 and above; Retirement account (IRA)
Balance: $100,000 and above
Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$500.00 and above; Promotional as-high-as rate for certificate terms per footnote; early withdrawal penalty applies
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
$500 minimum; Annual Dividend Rate 3.54%
Jumbo certificate; Required minimum amounts to open and to earn APY
Balance: $250,000 and above; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
Rate: Dividend Rate; $10,000 & Up Plus 5 Years of Membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Balance: $100,000 +
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
Dividend rate 3.45%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; compounded quarterly
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 180 Days1
Penalty: 180 Days1
Dividends compounded quarterly
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $100,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Regular and IRA CD; Dividend rate accurate as of August 5th, 2026
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $1,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
Balance: $500 and above; Retirement account (IRA)
Balance: $100,000 and above
Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
Balance: $250,000 and above; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
$500 minimum; Annual Dividend Rate 3.49%
Jumbo certificate; Required minimum amounts to open and to earn APY
Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
Balance: $1,000.00 & above; $500 minimum to open for Johnny Appleseed; APY accurate as of October 7, 2026
$500.00 and above; Promotional as-high-as rate for certificate terms per footnote; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $100,000 +
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
Dividend rate 3.45%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; compounded quarterly
90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase
3 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly.
Limited time offer, effective 10/03/2025
Regular Accounts minimum balance to earn APY; Education Savings minimum: $500.00; Roth or Traditional IRAs minimum: $1,000
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 180 Days1
Penalty: 180 Days1
$500.00 and above; Promotional as-high-as rate for certificate terms per footnote; early withdrawal penalty applies
Requires direct deposit; as-high-as promotional APY for 4 years/48 months; effective 9/28/2026; subject to change without notice
Dividends compounded quarterly
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $100,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $1,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days Dividends
Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
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: $250,000 and above; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
$500 minimum; Annual Dividend Rate 3.45%
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
Regular Accounts minimum balance to earn APY; Education Savings minimum: $500.00; Roth or Traditional IRAs minimum: $1,000
Dividend rate 3.45%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; compounded quarterly
4 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate: Dividend Rate; $10,000 & Up Plus 5 Years of Membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
Minimum Balance to Earn APY: $1,000.00; Effective as of August 1, 2026; APY-Annual Percentage Yield; Dividend rate is fixed for the term; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $0.01 - $99,999.99
Balance: 500.00 - 99,999.99
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
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
Jumbo certificate; Required minimum amounts to open and to earn APY
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
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account (JNA) or Beyond the Badge Relationship rate increase on new and renewed certificate accounts; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate: Dividend Rate; $1,000 & Up; Effective September 28, 2026
FL; Dividend Posting: Monthly
Tier: $500 Minimum; Penalty: 180 Days1
Penalty: 180 Days1
Dividends compounded quarterly
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 450 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $100,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 450 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 450 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 450 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 450 Days Dividends; Balance tier: $1,000; Rates effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 450 Days Dividends; Rates Effective 9/25/2026
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 450 Days Dividends
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 450 Days Dividends
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Minimum $500 deposit to open a CD; penalty for early withdrawal; available to qualifying members
Automatic Renewal; Paid End of Term
Balance: $500 and above; Retirement account (IRA)
Balance: $100,000 and above
Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
Balance: $250,000 and above; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: 100,000.00 and over
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999; Regular and IRA CD; Dividend rate accurate as of August 5th, 2026
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999
Rates are current as of 1/12/2026; minimum opening balance of $1,000 required to earn dividends
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Regular Accounts minimum balance to earn APY; Education Savings minimum: $500.00; Roth or Traditional IRAs minimum: $1,000
Dividend rate 3.45%; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates; compounded quarterly
$500 minimum; Annual Dividend Rate 3.40%
Jumbo certificate; Required minimum amounts to open and to earn APY
5 Year IRA Certificate; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Advantage Certificate; Effective September 28, 2026; Dividends paid monthly
Rate: Dividend Rate; $10,000 & Up Plus 5 Years of Membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Tenure: 20+ Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Dividends compounded monthly and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
Dividend Rate 3.21%; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $0.01 - $99,999.99
Balance: 500.00 - 99,999.99
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
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Compare local Fort Gaines, 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 fell 0.027 points over the past 7 days to 3.244% APY.
Georgia 6-month CD rates rose 0.030 points over the past 7 days to 2.954% 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 | 1.776% | $88.80 | $177.59 | $443.98 | $887.95 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.954% | $147.71 | $295.42 | $738.55 | $1,477.10 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.244% | $162.19 | $324.38 | $810.95 | $1,621.90 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.081% | $154.06 | $308.12 | $770.30 | $1,540.60 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.000% | $149.99 | $299.98 | $749.95 | $1,499.90 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.838% | $141.88 | $283.75 | $709.37 | $1,418.75 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.798% | $139.89 | $279.77 | $699.43 | $1,398.85 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.855% | $142.73 | $285.47 | $713.68 | $1,427.35 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 23, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s 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 | 1.776% | $88.80 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.954% | $147.71 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.244% | $162.19 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.000% | $149.99 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.838% | $141.88 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.762% blended | $690.57/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 886 CD rates from 28 banks and 59 credit unions with locations in Fort Gaines, 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: 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 Fort Gaines, Georgia.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Fort Gaines, Georgia
To find the best APYs in Fort Gaines, Georgia, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Fort Gaines, Georgia 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
17.0% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 9.8% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s GA 12-month CD average of 3.244%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($2,750/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $89 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 Fort Gaines, 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 Fort Gaines, 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 Fort Gaines, Georgia savers easier access to their funds. For example, Austin Capital Bank is offering its 6 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.30% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union is offering its IRA Certificates - 60 Months at 4.80% 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 Gaines, 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 Fort Gaines, 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 Fort Gaines, 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 Fort Gaines, 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 5.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $500 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Fort Gaines, Georgia CD LadderGA CD rates currently range from 1.776% (3-month) to 2.838% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Fort Gaines, Georgia 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 SavingsGeorgia’s average 12-month CD is 3.244% 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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