Jefferson, Georgia CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Jefferson, Georgia CD rates include Peach State Federal Credit UnionPeach State Federal Credit Union948 Lee St, Jefferson, GA 30549A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.27%Real return: +1.10%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 1 Year Advantage Share Certificate at 3.90% APY, Lanier Federal Credit UnionLanier Federal Credit Union960 Lee St Ste 100, Jefferson, GA 30549 6323A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.39%Real return: +0.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Traditional Share Certificates - 12 Month CD (GROWTH CD ) at 3.50% APY, My Georgia Credit UnionMy Georgia Credit Union1681 Old Pendergrass Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549 2718A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.90%Real return: +0.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month CD at 3.50% APY, United BankUnited Bank1420 Winder Hwy, Jefferson, GA 30549A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.15%Real return: -0.80%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 1 Year CD at 2.00% APY, and Wells FargoWells Fargo135 Sycamore St, Jefferson, GA 30549A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%Real return: -1.29%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 1 year Standard Fixed Rate at 1.51% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Jefferson has 35 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 3.90% APY from Peach State Federal Credit Union at 948 Lee St, Jefferson, GA 30549. 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 14, 2026
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship APY 0.06%
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship Interest Rate 0.06%; Relationship APY 0.06%
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
($500.00 Minimum to open and obtain APY) (Fixed Rate)
IRA/HSA & Share Certificate; penalty for early withdrawal; 3 Month Certificate requires minimum deposit of $5,000; Rate = dividend rate
Deposit amount and interest rate is "locked" for the term amount Early withdrawal penalty may apply Automatically renews for 90 days
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; penalty for early withdrawal
Certificate & IRA Certificate Rates; IRA Certificates earn dividends based on the term selected; minimum opening balance $1,000 to earn dividends; CU Succeed account holders may open with $500; early withdrawal penalty 90 days interest
Dividend Rate with APY shown in IRA Certificates table
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividends simple calculation; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
Rate includes a 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; Traditional and Roth IRA
Rewards APY
Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch
Regular APY
Regular APY
Compound Method: Simple
Compound Method: Simple
Monthly & Quarterly Certificates; Additional deposits allowed; Prime Club members receive 0.15% bonus dividend rate
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Effective September 28, 2026
Effective 5/01/2026; Limitations: Term Deposit; Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Educational IRA
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship APY 0.06%
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship Interest Rate 0.06%; Relationship APY 0.06%
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
Penalty: 90 Days1
Penalty: 90 Days1
$1,000,000 max opening deposit. Early withdrawal penalty may apply.
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required. A penalty applies for early withdrawal.
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required; early withdrawal penalty applies
IRA/HSA & Share Certificate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500 to open and earn dividends; Rate = dividend rate
Valid for new clients or existing clients with a minimum of $25,000 in new money.
Effective May 28, 2025; penalty imposed for early withdrawal
Jumbo - Minimum Deposit of $100,000.00
Dividends compounded quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty of 2% of principal balance or 1 year of interest, whichever is less.
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
($500.00 Minimum to open and obtain APY) (Fixed Rate)
Featured CD Rate; Rates effective as of 10.13.26; Minimum deposit and balance to earn APY is $1,000
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; penalty for early withdrawal
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Delta Community row from Compare Certificate of Deposit Accounts table; term not stated in this row; competitor rows excluded
Certificate & IRA Certificate Rates; IRA Certificates earn dividends based on the term selected; minimum opening balance $1,000 to earn dividends; CU Succeed account holders may open with $500; early withdrawal penalty 90 days interest
Balance: $500 to $100,000; Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
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
$500.00 and above; Special promotional as-high-as rate (footnote **); early withdrawal penalty applies
$1,000 minimum balance required; 90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal
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
Standard tier; Minimum Deposit of $1,000.00
Dividends simple calculation; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates
Balance to earn APY: $1,000; Effective as of July 1, 2025; Fixed rate for term; Dividends compounded monthly
Jumbo CD; Dividend Rate***: 3.30%
Required Minimum Amounts: To Open Account $100,000; To Earn APY $100,000
IRA; Effective September 28, 2026; Advantage Certificate pays a premium dividend
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Effective September 28, 2026
Effective September 28, 2026
Effective 5/01/2026; Limitations: Term Deposit; Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Educational IRA
Interest rates are fixed with interest credited at maturity; additional deposits are not allowed; early withdrawal penalty applies; CD can be set to automatically renew at the current rates available at the time of maturity; rates effective as of 06/01/2026
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship APY 1.51%
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
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
Maximum $10,000; Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
Tenure: 20+ Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required. A penalty applies for early withdrawal.
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required; early withdrawal penalty applies
Jumbo - Minimum Deposit of $100,000.00
Penalty: 90 Days1
Penalty: 90 Days1
IRA/HSA & Share Certificate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500 to open and earn dividends; Rate = dividend rate
$1,000,000 max opening deposit. Early withdrawal penalty may apply.
($500.00 Minimum to open and obtain APY) (Fixed Rate)
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Valid for new clients or existing clients with a minimum of $25,000 in new money.
Dividends compounded quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty of 2% of principal balance or 1 year of interest, whichever is less.
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)
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
Minimum to open and obtain APY is $1,000 contract amount (Fixed Rate)
Balance: $500 and above
Balance: $100,000 and above
Dividends compounded quarterly; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates
Balance to earn APY: $1,000; Effective as of July 1, 2025; Fixed rate for term; Dividends compounded monthly
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Balance: $500 to $100,000; Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
$1,000 minimum balance required; 90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal
Certificate & IRA Certificate Rates; IRA Certificates earn dividends based on the term selected; minimum opening balance $1,000 to earn dividends; CU Succeed account holders may open with $500; early withdrawal penalty 90 days interest
IRA certificate; term limited to 12, 24, 36, 48 or 60 months
LIMITED TIME OFFER: EFFECTIVE 10/03/2025
Penalty: 120 Days1
Penalty: 120 Days1
IRA/HSA & Share Certificate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500 to open and earn dividends; Rate = dividend rate
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required. A penalty applies for early withdrawal.
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required; early withdrawal penalty applies
Valid for new clients or existing clients with a minimum of $25,000 in new money.
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividends compounded quarterly; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Featured CD Rate; Rates effective as of 10.13.26; Minimum deposit and balance to earn APY is $1,000
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; penalty for early withdrawal
Rates effective as of October 13, 2026; Minimum $500 deposit required to open a CD; Interest compounded daily and posted quarterly and at maturity; Penalty for early withdrawal
APY*
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
Regular APY
Regular APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
Rewards APY; Dividend Rate 3.74%
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Dividend Rate with APY shown in IRA Certificates table
Certificate & IRA Certificate Rates; IRA Certificates earn dividends based on the term selected; minimum opening balance $1,000 to earn dividends; CU Succeed account holders may open with $500; early withdrawal penalty 180 days interest
Jumbo CD; Dividend Rate***: 3.55%
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalty imposed for early withdrawal
($500.00 Minimum to open and obtain APY) (Fixed Rate)
Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch
IRA
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
$1,000 minimum balance required; 90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty of 2% of principal balance or 1 year of interest, whichever is less.
Rate includes a 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; Traditional and Roth IRA
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
Dividends Compounded: Quarterly; Dividends Credited: Quarterly; Dividend Period: Quarterly
Balance to earn APY: $1,000; Effective as of July 1, 2025; Fixed rate for term; Dividends compounded monthly
$1,000,000 max opening deposit. Early withdrawal penalty may apply.
Certificate Rates; Interest compounded monthly
FL; Dividend Posting: Monthly
GA; Dividend Posting: Monthly
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Effective September 28, 2026
Effective 5/01/2026; Limitations: Term Deposit; Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Educational IRA
Penalty: 180 Days1
Penalty: 180 Days1
Jumbo - Minimum Deposit of $100,000.00
Penalty2: 180 Days (See 2 below)
IRA/HSA & Share Certificate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500 to open and earn dividends; Rate = dividend rate
Dividends compounded quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty of 2% of principal balance or 1 year of interest, whichever is less.
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required. A penalty applies for early withdrawal.
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required; early withdrawal penalty applies
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
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
Rates effective as of October 13, 2026; Minimum $500 deposit required to open a CD; Interest compounded daily and posted quarterly and at maturity; Penalty for early withdrawal
APY*
Standard tier; Minimum Deposit of $1,000.00
Balance: $500 and above
Balance: $100,000 and above
Balance: $500 to $100,000; Tier Structure: $500 to $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
$500.00 and above; Special promotional as-high-as rate (footnote **); early withdrawal penalty applies
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Required Minimum Amounts: To Open Account $100,000; To Earn APY $100,000
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalty imposed for early withdrawal
Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; also available for IRA CDs; certain account types only available to be opened in person at a branch
Certificate & IRA Certificate Rates; IRA Certificates earn dividends based on the term selected; minimum opening balance $1,000 to earn dividends; CU Succeed account holders may open with $500; early withdrawal penalty 180 days interest
Dividends compounded quarterly; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates
Effective 10/1/2026
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
$1,000 minimum balance required; 90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Effective September 28, 2026
Penalty: 180 Days1
Penalty: 180 Days1
Dividends compounded quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty of 2% of principal balance or 1 year of interest, whichever is less.
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 - $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
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
IRA/HSA & Share Certificate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500 to open and earn dividends; Rate = dividend rate
Rates effective as of October 13, 2026; Minimum $500 deposit required to open a CD; Interest compounded daily and posted quarterly and at maturity; Penalty for early withdrawal
APY*
Balance: $500 and above
Balance: $100,000 and above
Balance: $500 to $100,000; Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Required Minimum Amounts: To Open Account $100,000; To Earn APY $100,000
Certificate & IRA Certificate Rates; IRA Certificates earn dividends based on the term selected; minimum opening balance $1,000 to earn dividends; CU Succeed account holders may open with $500; early withdrawal penalty 180 days interest
Dividends compounded quarterly; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates
Effective 10/1/2026
$1,000 minimum balance required; 90 day interest penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase
Rate includes a 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
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalty imposed for early withdrawal
LIMITED TIME OFFER: EFFECTIVE 10/03/2025
IRA certificate; term limited to 12, 24, 36, 48 or 60 months
Balance: $1,000 minimum
Dividend Rate column for Business Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates
Rate includes a 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; Traditional and Roth IRA
$500.00 and above; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Effective September 28, 2026
Penalty: 180 Days1
Penalty: 180 Days1
$500.00 and above; Special promotional as-high-as rate (footnote **); early withdrawal penalty applies
As high as APY; requires payroll direct deposit; rate effective 9/28/2026
Dividends compounded quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty of 2% of principal balance or 1 year of interest, whichever is less.
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
Rates effective as of October 13, 2026; Minimum $500 deposit required to open a CD; Interest compounded daily and posted quarterly and at maturity; Penalty for early withdrawal
APY*
Balance: $500 and above
Balance: $100,000 and above
IRA/HSA & Share Certificate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500 to open and earn dividends; Rate = dividend rate
Balance: $500 to $100,000; Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Certificate & IRA Certificate Rates; IRA Certificates earn dividends based on the term selected; minimum opening balance $1,000 to earn dividends; CU Succeed account holders may open with $500; early withdrawal penalty 180 days interest
IRA certificate; term limited to 12, 24, 36, 48 or 60 months
Dividends compounded quarterly; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
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
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
Required Minimum Amounts: To Open Account $100,000; To Earn APY $100,000
Rate includes a 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; Traditional and Roth IRA
Balance: $1,000 minimum balance to open
FL; Dividend Posting: Monthly
GA; Dividend Posting: Monthly
FL; Dividend Posting: Monthly
GA; Dividend Posting: Monthly
FL; Dividend posting: Monthly
Effective 10/1/2026
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly
IRA; Effective September 28, 2026; Advantage Certificate pays a premium dividend
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Effective September 28, 2026
Penalty: 180 Days1
Penalty: 180 Days1
Dividends compounded quarterly. Early withdrawal penalty of 2% of principal balance or 1 year of interest, whichever is less.
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)
Rates effective as of October 13, 2026; Minimum $500 deposit required to open a CD; Interest compounded daily and posted quarterly and at maturity; Penalty for early withdrawal
Automatic Renewal; Paid at End of Term
APY*
Balance: $500 and above
Balance: $100,000 and above
Balance: $500 to $100,000; Tier Structure: $500 to $100,000
Balance: $250,000 - and above
Balance: $250,000 - and above
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
Certificate & IRA Certificate Rates; IRA Certificates earn dividends based on the term selected; minimum opening balance $1,000 to earn dividends; CU Succeed account holders may open with $500; early withdrawal penalty 180 days interest
IRA/HSA & Share Certificate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500 to open and earn dividends; Rate = dividend rate
IRA certificate; term limited to 12, 24, 36, 48 or 60 months
Dividends compounded quarterly; $500 minimum deposit required on all certificates
Required Minimum Amounts: To Open Account $100,000; To Earn APY $100,000
Effective 10/1/2026
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Balance: $0.01 - $249,999.99
Tenure: 20+ Yrs; Active Checking: Yes
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required. A penalty applies for early withdrawal.
$1,000 minimum opening deposit required; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000 minimum
Dividend Rate column for Business Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates
Minimum deposit and minimum balance required to earn the advertised APY is $1,000; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase
Rate includes a 10 basis point Justice National Account or Beyond the Badge relationship rate increase; Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Certificate Rates
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
Compare local Jefferson, 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 0.007 points over the past 7 days to 3.216% APY.
Georgia 6-month CD rates rose 0.011 points over the past 7 days to 2.912% 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 | 1.863% | $93.14 | $186.28 | $465.70 | $931.40 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.912% | $145.59 | $291.18 | $727.95 | $1,455.90 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.216% | $160.82 | $321.63 | $804.07 | $1,608.15 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.076% | $153.79 | $307.57 | $768.93 | $1,537.85 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.969% | $148.43 | $296.85 | $742.13 | $1,484.25 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.819% | $140.95 | $281.89 | $704.73 | $1,409.45 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.798% | $139.92 | $279.84 | $699.60 | $1,399.20 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.933% | $146.66 | $293.31 | $733.28 | $1,466.55 |
| 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 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 | 1.863% | $93.14 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.912% | $145.59 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.216% | $160.82 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.969% | $148.43 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.819% | $140.95 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.756% blended | $688.93/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 786 CD rates from 23 banks and 54 credit unions with locations in Jefferson, 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: Peach State Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 3.90% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Jefferson, Georgia.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Jefferson, Georgia
To find the best APYs in Jefferson, Georgia, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Jefferson, Georgia has 54 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
11.4% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; a low unemployment rate of 2.6% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s GA 12-month CD average of 3.216%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,135/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $165 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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, Georgia savers easier access to their funds. For example, Peach State Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Term Share Certificate (or CD) at 3.50% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Peach State Federal Credit Union is offering its 5 Year Advantage Share Certificate at 3.40% 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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, 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 3.90% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $390 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Jefferson, Georgia CD LadderGA CD rates currently range from 1.863% (3-month) to 2.819% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Jefferson, Georgia CD at 3.90% 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 3.216% 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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