Current Amherst, Massachusetts CD rates include M&T BankM&T Bank25 E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.17%Real return: +1.05%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18-Month M&T Select CD at 3.85% APY, UMassFive College Federal Credit UnionUMassFive College Federal Credit Union1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.81%Real return: +1.01%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Fixed at 3.81% APY, Greenfield Savings BankGreenfield Savings Bank6 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.57%Real return: +0.50%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month at 3.30% APY, Florence BankFlorence Bank385 College St, Amherst, MA 01002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.08%Real return: +0.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36 Month CD at 3.00% APY, and Greenfield Co-operative BankGreenfield Co-operative Bank390 College St, Amherst, MA 01002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.89%Real return: -0.78%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36 Month at 2.02% APY. CD rates as of August 29, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Amherst has 81 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 3.85% APY from M&T Bank at 25 E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Massachusetts area. Rates are continually updated — 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: August 29, 2026
With 2,500 Co-op Points
Relationship APY
Open 3 Month CD Online
Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Minimum to Open $1,000.00
Rates shown are Annual Percentage Yields (APY), accurate as of 08/01/2026, and subject to change without notice as determined by the Board of Directors. Minimum deposit of $500 is required, except for our 6-month term which requires a $250 minimum. Penalty for early withdrawal. The APY is based on the assumption that dividends will remain on deposit until maturity. Withdrawal or fee will reduce earnings. Certificates are fixed-rate accounts and will remain in effect until maturity.
New Money Only: No; May be used for Traditional and Roth accounts: No
With 2,500 Co-op Points
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Relationship APY
Guaranteed rate for the duration of the CD term. Rates may change prior to account opening. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. At the end of the initial term, CDs will automatically review at the then-offered rate.
Rates shown are Annual Percentage Yields (APY), accurate as of 08/01/2026, and subject to change without notice as determined by the Board of Directors. Minimum deposit of $500 is required, except for our 6-month term which requires a $250 minimum. Penalty for early withdrawal. The APY is based on the assumption that dividends will remain on deposit until maturity. Withdrawal or fee will reduce earnings. Certificates are fixed-rate accounts and will remain in effect until maturity.
Open 6 Month CD Online
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Fixed rate term. New money only. $250,000 maximum deposit. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Will automatically renew at maturity to a 6-month Certificate unless the customer chooses another product. Does not apply to IRAs.
Compounding: Monthly
With 2,500 Co-op Points
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Relationship APY
Up to $250,000
Rates shown are Annual Percentage Yields (APY), accurate as of 08/01/2026, and subject to change without notice as determined by the Board of Directors. Minimum deposit of $500 is required, except for our 6-month term which requires a $250 minimum. Penalty for early withdrawal. The APY is based on the assumption that dividends will remain on deposit until maturity. Withdrawal or fee will reduce earnings. Certificates are fixed-rate accounts and will remain in effect until maturity.
Open 1 Year CD Online
Unless changes are made to your account during the 10-day grace period following maturity, the Certificate of Deposit (CD) will renew for a 12-month term at the then current rate. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Available to both consumer and business customers. Not valid on IRA CDs.
Online Only
Minimum to Open $1,000.00
LIMITED TIME ONLY
With 2,500 Co-op Points
Relationship APY
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Open 18 Month CD Online (Opens in new tab)
Minimum balance required to open account is $25.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Minimum balance required to open account is $25.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
New Money Only: No; May be used for Traditional and Roth accounts: Yes
Penalty: 120 Days Interest
Open an Account at Any Location
Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Guaranteed rate for the duration of the CD term. Rates may change prior to account opening. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. At the end of the initial term, CDs will automatically review at the then-offered rate.
Minimum to Open $1,000.00
With 2,500 Co-op Points
With 2,500 Co-op Points
Dividend Rate with 2,500 Co-op Points: 3.35%, APY with 2,500 Co-op Points: 3.40%
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Relationship APY
Guaranteed rate for the duration of the CD term. Rates may change prior to account opening. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. At the end of the initial term, CDs will automatically review at the then-offered rate.
Special Rate
Up to $250,000
Online Only
Minimum balance required to open account is $25.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Minimum balance required to open account is $25.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Penalty: 120 Days Interest
Open an Account at Any Location
Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Minimum to Open $1,000.00
With 2,500 Co-op Points
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Relationship APY
Minimum to Open $1,000.00
1x Bump Up
Guaranteed rate for the duration of the CD term. Rates may change prior to account opening. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. At the end of the initial term, CDs will automatically review at the then-offered rate.
Minimum balance required to open account is $25.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Minimum balance required to open account is $25.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Penalty: 120 Days Interest
Rates for each year of the 36-Month Step-Up Certificate account are fixed for that year as disclosed.
Rates for each year of the 36-Month Step-Up Certificate account are fixed for that year as disclosed.
Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
With 2,500 Co-op Points
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Minimum to Open $1,000.00
Open 4 Year CD Online
Open an Account at Any Location
With 2,500 Co-op Points
With 2,500 Co-op Points
Dividend Rate with 2,500 Co-op Points: 3.50%, APY with 2,500 Co-op Points: 3.55%
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Relationship APY
Minimum to Open $1,000.00
Guaranteed rate for the duration of the CD term. Rates may change prior to account opening. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. At the end of the initial term, CDs will automatically review at the then-offered rate.
Minimum balance required to open account is $25.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Minimum balance required to open account is $25.00. Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Interest compounded monthly. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawal before maturity. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings.
Compare local Amherst, MA 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.
Massachusetts 12-month CD rates fell 0.127 points over the past 7 days to 2.378% APY.
Massachusetts 6-month CD rates fell 0.013 points over the past 7 days to 2.512% APY.
Where are Massachusetts CD rates headed through August 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 Massachusetts average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MA Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.856% | $92.77 | $185.55 | $463.87 | $927.75 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.512% | $125.60 | $251.20 | $628.00 | $1,256.00 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.378% | $118.91 | $237.81 | $594.53 | $1,189.05 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.431% | $121.54 | $243.09 | $607.72 | $1,215.45 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.269% | $113.43 | $226.85 | $567.13 | $1,134.25 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.297% | $114.85 | $229.70 | $574.25 | $1,148.50 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.415% | $120.76 | $241.51 | $603.78 | $1,207.55 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.217% | $110.85 | $221.70 | $554.25 | $1,108.50 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of August 29, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Massachusetts average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MA Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.856% | $92.77 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.512% | $125.60 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.378% | $118.91 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.269% | $113.43 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.297% | $114.85 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.262% blended | $565.56/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Massachusetts average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,081 CD rates from 64 banks and 58 credit unions with locations in Amherst, Massachusetts, plus national online institutions available to Massachusetts 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 (1–5), 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: M&T Bank offers a CD at 3.85% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Amherst, Massachusetts.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Amherst, Massachusetts
To find the best APYs in Amherst, Massachusetts, start with credit unions and online-only banks — Amherst, Massachusetts has 58 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
10.1% of residents are 65 or older — below the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 7.7% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s MA 12-month CD average of 2.378%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($829/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $20 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 (90–180 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 Amherst, Massachusetts 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 Amherst, Massachusetts 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 Amherst, Massachusetts savers easier access to their funds. For example, UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Fixed at 3.50% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Fixed at 3.81% 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 Amherst, Massachusetts 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 Amherst, Massachusetts 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 Amherst, Massachusetts 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 Amherst, Massachusetts 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 30–180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s MA top rate of 3.85% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $385 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Amherst, Massachusetts CD LadderMA CD rates currently range from 1.856% (3-month) to 2.297% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Amherst, Massachusetts CD at 3.85% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90–180 days of interest — calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsMassachusetts’s average 12-month CD is 2.378% 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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