Mount Rainier, Maryland CD rates from banks and credit unions serving Maryland range from 0.01% to 5.10% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 31, 2026. Current Mount Rainier, Maryland CD rates include Tower Federal Credit UnionTower Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.97%Real return: +1.40%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 30, 2026 offering 2 Year Regular IRA Share Certificates at 5.10% APY, Usalliance Credit UnionUsalliance Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.11%Real return: +1.35%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 30, 2026 offering 18 Month Certificate at 5.05% APY, National Institutes of Health Credit UnionNational Institutes of Health Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98%Real return: +1.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 30, 2026 offering IRA Certificate 12 Month Jumbo at 5.00% APY, First Eagle Credit UnionFirst Eagle Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.56%Real return: +1.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 30, 2026 offering Share Certificate Special - 1 Year Certificate at 5.00% APY, and CFG BankCFG BankD3.3 ★Texas Ratio: 35.17%Real return: +1.12%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 31, 2026 offering 24 Month CD Online and In Branch at 4.82% APY. CD rates as of October 31, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Mount Rainier is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 775 institutions serving the Maryland area are available to Mount Rainier residents, with CD rates as high as 5.10% APY from Tower 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 31, 2026
APYs accurate as of 10/22/2026; simple interest, not compounded; interest credited at maturity; renews automatically at maturity rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; Online Only
Dividend rate shown separately; IRA products not available online
Minimum Balance to earn APY: $1,000.00
New money; Share, IRA; Balance: $500
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Balance: $2,500.00
Minimum opening deposit: CD - $1,000; IRA - $500; Schedule an Appointment
Jumbo: $50,000 minimum
Star Member rate
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Interest Rate 2.97%; Annual Percentage Yield 3.00%
Open Now
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required
Regular, IRA & ESA Certificate; Base APY; Rates effective as of 10/22/2026; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly
Regular, IRA & ESA certificate table
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum to open IRAs: $250; APY based upon funds on deposit for one year at this rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts; Jumbo
Open now
Open now
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $250,000.01+; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Young Investor Option: $50.00 minimum opening deposit
APY assumes reinvestment at the same term for 12 months
Balance: $1K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Also available as Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Platinum account holders; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 30 days' simple interest; Minimum Balance to Open and Obtain APY: $1,000; Rate is 0.10% higher than standard CD rates and may differ at renewal
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 30 days' simple interest; Minimum Balance to Open and Obtain APY: $1,000
Early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Auto-renews at next highest term Share Certificate unless withdrawn at maturity; not offered on IRAs
Interest rate fixed for specified term; penalty for early withdrawal
Rewards APY
Rewards APY
Effective as of October 1, 2026
APY available on a new certificate opened with a minimum of $1,000.00; penalty may be charged for early withdrawal; no additional deposits during term; Online account opening
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date
Better Rewards; members must meet Better Rewards Checking eligibility requirements
Penalties may apply for early withdrawals from IRA certificate accounts. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $1M+
70th Anniversary Special
$5,000 deposit must be new money not already on deposit at AmeriServ Bank
Regular And IRA Share Certificates ($500 Minimum); Not offered for IRA Certificate
APYs accurate as of 10/22/2026; simple interest, not compounded; interest credited at maturity; renews automatically at maturity rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; Online Only
Balance: $250,000-$999,999
Effective 10-28-2026; APY accurate as of 10-28-2026; penalty for early withdrawal may apply
Jumbo: $50,000 minimum
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Star Member rate
Minimum Balance to earn APY: $1,000.00
Rates effective as of 10-28-2026; minimum balance $500 to open; not eligible for IRA Terms
Not eligible for IRA Terms; minimum balance $500 to open
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Certificates; CD, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, or Coverdell Educational Savings Account minimum deposit $250
Open Now
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; APY accurate as of October 25, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; APY accurate as of October 25, 2026
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly
Dividends compounded and paid quarterly
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit $1,000; certificate renews at a 6-month term unless otherwise requested; IRA certificates not eligible; dividends paid monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Dividend rate shown separately; IRA products not available online
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Regular Certificate Accounts
Regular Certificate Accounts; Jumbo
Minimum Balance To Earn APY/Open
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
Jumbo certificate; cannot be opened online, visit any branch or call 1-800-877-6440
Requires Checking account, First Eagle debit card and monthly deposits of at least $100.00; deposit up to $100,000; funds must be new money to the Credit Union; no additional deposits after opening
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Minimum amount to open account is $500; $500 minimum daily balance required to obtain APY; Maximum initial funding limit is $500,000; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Rates offered do not apply to personal accounts
High Rate CD Specials; Limited time only; Each account insured up to $250,000; Dividends compound daily; POCUMD membership required
Dividend rate shown separately; IRA products not available online
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date
Minimum Balance To Earn APY/Open
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Rates subject to change. Penalty for early withdrawal. Requires Trustar Bank Checking, Savings or Money Market account.
Better Rewards; members must meet Better Rewards Checking eligibility requirements
Star Member rate
APY available on a new certificate opened with a minimum of $1,000.00; penalty may be charged for early withdrawal; no additional deposits during term; Online account opening
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Featured Rate; Balance: All balance ranges
Featured Rate; Balance: All balance ranges
Add-On; effective as of October 1, 2026
Limited Time Offer; Offer available for new money only (funds must come from an account outside Capital Bank, N.A.); Early withdrawal penalty equal to six (6) months' interest on the amount withdrawn may be imposed; APY accurate as of September 23, 2026
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Open Now
Maximum Balance $1,000.00; Traditional, Roth & Coverdell Education; Rates Set: Monthly; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $1,000; Limit One Per Member Under 18 Years of Age; Must have a Regular IRA Savings Account in order to open; penalty for early withdrawal
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Penalties may apply for early withdrawals from IRA certificate accounts. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $1M+
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Regular And IRA Share Certificates ($500 Minimum)
Maximum Balance $1,000; Add funds throughout the certificate term; Rates Set: Monthly; Limit One Per Member; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1.00 - $1,000.00; Rates set monthly; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $1,000; Limit one per member under 18 years of age; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
High-Rate CD Special; each account insured up to $250,000
Balance: $1K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; APY remains in effect for the term but may change on renewal
APYs accurate as of 10/22/2026; simple interest, not compounded; interest credited at maturity; renews automatically at maturity rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; Online Only
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
CD rates fixed upon opening; no minimum deposit required
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Special Rate
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Star Member rate
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Open Now
Auto-renews at next highest term Share Certificate unless withdrawn at maturity; not offered on IRAs
APY available on a new certificate opened with a minimum of $1,000.00; penalty may be charged for early withdrawal; no additional deposits during term; Online account opening
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Minimum Balance To Earn APY/Open
Balance: $1K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
IRA/ESA; Minimum Balance $100
Regular Certificates; Minimum Balance $1,000
Rates effective as of 10-28-2026; minimum balance $1,000 to open
Dividend rate shown separately; IRA products not available online
Interest rate fixed for specified term; penalty for early withdrawal
Featured CD rate; Requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account; Rates may vary by ZIP code
Featured M&T Certificate of Deposit; requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account to open (M&T Select CD); minimum balance to obtain APY is $1.00 after opening
Regular Certificate Special; Rates effective September 25, 2026; footnotes 1,2,7; renews to 52-Week Regular Share or IRA Certificate at maturity
Regular APY
Rewards APY
Regular APY
Rewards APY
Rewards APY
IRA; Rewards APY
Minimum Deposit $500
Better Rewards; members must meet Better Rewards Checking eligibility requirements
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Rates effective 10/15/2026; interest compounded daily; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
Variable-Rate; dividends compounded and credited monthly; effective as of September 23, 2026
Variable-Rate Certificate; Min. to Earn APY: $50; dividends compounded and credited monthly
Minimum Balance to earn APY: $250.00
Balance: $250,000.01+; Dividend Earnings: $13,849.82; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
Balance: Over $250,000; Rates effective 10/23/2026
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Dividend Earnings: $5,461.04; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 2, 2026
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Effective as of October 1, 2026
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $250,000.01+; Dividend Earnings: $24,409.71; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA options
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Penalties may apply for early withdrawals from IRA certificate accounts. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $1M+
Rates effective as of 10-28-2026; minimum balance $1,000 to open
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Dividend Earnings: $8,855.36; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA options
Star Member rate
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Dividend Earnings: $874.69; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA options
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Open Now
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Dividend Earnings: $85.30; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 15, 2026; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA options
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; APY remains in effect for the term but may change on renewal
Balance: $250,000-$999,999
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Raise Your Rate: up to three rate raises, first raise after six months; must maintain $1,000 balance to earn APY
Minimum to open IRAs: $250; APY based upon funds on deposit for one year at this rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Better Rewards; members must meet Better Rewards Checking eligibility requirements
Dividend rate shown separately; IRA products not available online
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
Rates effective 10/1/26
Rates effective 10/1/26
Rates effective 10/1/26
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Current rates as of October 1, 2025
Minimum to open for IRAs: $10,000.00
Balance: $500+; Minimum Deposit $500+
Minimum deposit $1,000; dividends paid monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Dividend rate 3.65%; Min. to Open $500; Min. to Earn APY $500; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; rates effective as of September 23, 2026
Dividend rate 3.65%; Min. to Earn APY $500; dividends compounded and credited monthly; effective as of September 23, 2026
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Penalties may apply for early withdrawals from IRA certificate accounts. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $1M+
Balance: $250,000.01+; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Balance: $250,000-$999,999
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Dividend Earnings based on minimum tier balance; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Minimum to open IRAs: $250; APY based upon funds on deposit for one year at this rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Star Member rate
Dividend rate shown separately; IRA products not available online
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Open Now
Balance: $1.00 - $3,000.00; Rates set monthly; Add funds at any time throughout the certificate term up to $3,000; Limit one per member under 18 years of age; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Minimum Add'l Deposit: $25; Maximum deposit cap on IRA products: $250,000
Better Rewards; members must meet Better Rewards Checking eligibility requirements
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; APY remains in effect for the term but may change on renewal
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Raise Your Rate: up to three rate raises, first raise after six months; must maintain $1,000 balance to earn APY
Rates effective as of 10-28-2026; minimum balance $1,000 to open
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
Balance: $100,000-$249,999
36 Month Share Certificates have a 1 time step-up feature
Balance: $500-$99,999
Rates effective 10/1/26
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Balance: Over $250,000; Rates effective 10/23/2026
Minimum deposit $1,000; dividends paid monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; APY accurate as of October 25, 2026
Compounded & Credited: Monthly; APY accurate as of October 25, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$249,999; Rates effective 10/23/2026
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required
Minimum to open $20,000; early withdrawal penalty applies
Early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Balance: $250,000.01+; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Savings Certificate, Traditional IRA or Roth IRA; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Owners may change the dividend rate once during the term; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Owners may change the dividend rate once during the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Penalties may apply for early withdrawals from IRA certificate accounts. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $1M+
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; APY remains in effect for the term but may change on renewal
Star Member rate
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Raise Your Rate: up to three rate raises, first raise after six months; must maintain $1,000 balance to earn APY
Rates effective as of 10-28-2026; minimum balance $1,000 to open
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Open Now
Balance: $250,000-$999,999
Balance: Over $250,000; Rates effective 10/23/2026
Rates effective 10/1/26
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Balance: $100,000-$249,999; Rates effective 10/23/2026
Minimum to open IRAs: $250; APY based upon funds on deposit for one year at this rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required
Minimum deposit $1,000; dividends paid monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Balance: Under $100,000; Rates effective 10/23/2026; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Dividend rate 3.55%; Min. to Open $500; Min. to Earn APY $500; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; rates effective as of September 23, 2026
Dividend rate 3.55%; Min. to Earn APY $500; dividends compounded and credited monthly; effective as of September 23, 2026
Member Rewards Gold
Minimum Balance to earn APY: $1,000.00
Dividend Rate 3.50%; Minimum balance for certificates is $500; Penalty for early withdrawal on Certificates and IRAs; IRAs are also subject to IRS penalties
Minimum to open $20,000; early withdrawal penalty applies
Early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
No additional deposits after initial deposit.
Balance: $250,000.01 and over; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Balance: $100,000-$250,000; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Balance: $10,000-$24,999; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Balance: $1,000-$9,999; Rates effective as of September 16, 2026
Owners may change the dividend rate once during the term; early withdrawal penalty applies before maturity
Owners may change the dividend rate once during the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Share Certificate APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
Minimum Add'l Deposit: $25; Maximum deposit cap on IRA products: $250,000
Effective as of Thursday, October 29th, 2026; Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Penalties may apply for early withdrawals from IRA certificate accounts. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $1M+
Star Member rate
Frequency: Quarterly
Frequency: Quarterly
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; APY remains in effect for the term but may change on renewal
Open Now; Star Member: 0.05% APY higher than Regular Certificate of same term; Star Member has $25,000 in combined deposits and/or loans
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $2,500
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Rates effective as of 10-28-2026; minimum balance $1,000 to open
Open Now
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Balance: $250,000-$999,999
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Balance: Over $250,000; Rates effective 10/23/2026
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required
Rates effective 10/1/26
Balance: $100,000-$249,999; Rates effective 10/23/2026
IRA certificate; Normal IRA restrictions and penalties apply
Minimum to open IRAs: $250; APY based upon funds on deposit for one year at this rate; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: Under $100,000; Rates effective 10/23/2026; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit $1,000; dividends paid monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
Dividend rate shown separately; IRA products not available online
As of: October 1, 2026
CD rates fixed upon opening; no minimum deposit required
Compare local Mount Rainier, MD 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.
Maryland 12-month CD rates rose 0.044 points over the past 7 days to 3.327% APY.
Maryland 6-month CD rates rose 0.002 points over the past 7 days to 2.811% APY.
Where are Maryland 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 Maryland average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MD Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.715% | $85.77 | $171.53 | $428.83 | $857.65 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.811% | $140.54 | $281.08 | $702.70 | $1,405.40 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.327% | $166.33 | $332.65 | $831.62 | $1,663.25 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.185% | $159.27 | $318.53 | $796.32 | $1,592.65 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.028% | $151.40 | $302.80 | $757.00 | $1,514.00 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.994% | $149.69 | $299.37 | $748.43 | $1,496.85 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.916% | $145.81 | $291.62 | $729.05 | $1,458.10 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.994% | $149.69 | $299.37 | $748.43 | $1,496.85 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 31, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Maryland average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MD Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.715% | $85.77 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.811% | $140.54 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.327% | $166.33 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.028% | $151.40 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.994% | $149.69 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.775% blended | $693.73/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Maryland average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,187 CD rates from 38 banks and 55 credit unions with locations in Mount Rainier, Maryland, plus national online institutions available to Maryland 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: Tower Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 5.10% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Mount Rainier, Maryland.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Mount Rainier, Maryland
To find the best APYs in Mount Rainier, Maryland, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Mount Rainier, Maryland has 55 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
15.5% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s MD 12-month CD average of 3.327%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,324/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $144 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
CD Product Information
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in Mount Rainier, Maryland 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 Mount Rainier, Maryland 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 Mount Rainier, Maryland savers easier access to their funds. For example, NASA Federal Credit Union is offering its Share Certificate - 6 months at 4.30% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Tower Federal Credit Union is offering its Mini-Jumbo IRA Share Certificates - 5 year Mini-Jumbo at 5.00% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a Mount Rainier, Maryland 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 Mount Rainier, Maryland 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 Mount Rainier, Maryland 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 Mount Rainier, Maryland 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 MD top rate of 5.10% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $510 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Mount Rainier, Maryland CD LadderMD CD rates currently range from 1.715% (3-month) to 2.994% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Mount Rainier, Maryland CD at 5.10% 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 SavingsMaryland’s average 12-month CD is 3.327% 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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