Petal, Mississippi CD rates range from 0.05% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 15, 2026. Current Petal, Mississippi CD rates include Hancock Whitney BankHancock Whitney Bank535 E Central Ave, Petal, MS 39465A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.41%Real return: +1.45%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24-Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.25% APY, Keesler Federal Credit UnionKeesler Federal Credit Union1119 Evelyn Gandy Pkwy, Petal, MS 39465 3948A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.02%Real return: +0.45%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18 Month Jumbo Share & IRA Certificates at 3.25% APY, CenturyFirst Federal Credit UnionCenturyFirst Federal Credit Union202 W Central Ave, Petal, MS 39465 2016A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.18%Real return: -0.25%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 48 Month Certificate Account at 2.55% APY, Gulf Coast Community Federal Credit UnionGulf Coast Community Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.35%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 6 Month Youth Share Certificates at 5.00% APY, and Hope Federal Credit Union Jackson, MSHope Federal Credit Union Jackson, MSA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.78%Real return: +2.15%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Share Certificates (CDs) - Jumbo at 4.95% APY. CD rates as of October 15, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Petal has 22 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.25% APY from Hancock Whitney Bank at 535 E Central Ave, Petal, MS 39465. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Mississippi 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 15, 2026
Effective as of: Aug 23, 2022; Dividends Paid: Quarterly
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Quarterly dividends; early withdrawals subject to penalty
Balance: $100 to $999.99; Dividend Rate 1.64%; Balance over $999.99 rolls into regular CD of same term
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Compounded At Maturity
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Balance: $50,000 minimum
Rewards APY
Non-premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Balance: $500 minimum
Regular APY
Regular APY
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99; APR column printed as 0.35%; Penalty for early withdrawal applies
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Promotional Annual Percentage Yields (APY) are available for new money only. APY is accurate as of 2/8/23. Requires $1000 minimum balance to open. We reserve the right to end or modify these offers at any time. The dividend rate for your renewed term certificate will be determined at the maturity date. Early withdrawals are subject to penalties. As required by federal regulations, there is a substantial penalty for early withdrawals. 3 month, 6 month, and 12 month certificates, including IRAs, are subject to a loss of 30 days interest, whether earned or not. 18 month, 24 month, and 30 month certificates, including IRAs are subject to a loss of 90 days interest, whether earned or not.
Interest Credited: Maturity
Relationship Interest Rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Effective as of: Aug 23, 2022; Dividends Paid: Quarterly
Jumbo certificate; early withdrawal penalties may apply; IRS early withdrawal penalties may apply on IRA withdrawals
Balance: $500-$15,000
Balance: $500-$15,000
Age: 13-17; Compounding: Monthly; $250 minimum
Ages: 13-17; Teens Earning And Learning certificate; current dividend of 4.33% APY compounded monthly; available at local branch
Compounding: Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 4.32%
Deposit: $10,000+
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Penalty: 1 Month
Term: 6 months, 12 months, 3 years or 5 years; Minimum deposit: $1,000
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
Dividends Compounded & Paid: At Maturity; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal applies
Minimum balance required to earn the stated APY; dividends calculated by Daily Balance method
Minimum balance required to earn stated APY: $500
Quarterly dividends; early withdrawals subject to penalty
Dividend Posting Period: maturity; Effective as of: 01/21/2026
Rates effective as of 09/18/2025
Compounded At Maturity
Balance: $100 to $999.99; Balance over $999.99 rolls into regular CD of same term
Early withdrawal penalties apply; all rates subject to change without notice
Rewards APY
Regular APY
Regular APY
Balance: $50,000 minimum
Balance: $500 minimum
Jumbo certificate; early withdrawal penalties may apply; IRS early withdrawal penalties may apply on IRA withdrawals
Effective as of: Aug 23, 2022; Dividends Paid: Quarterly
Jumbo rate; Standard jumbo rates are available on deposits of $95,000 or more.
Premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Deposit: $10,000+
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Dividends Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 4.32%
Compounding: Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 4.32%
Balance: $1,000+; Special rate available for a limited time; applies to Share Certificate and IRA Certificate; Early Withdrawal Penalty: one half of the original term's projected dividend earnings (whether earned or not), 365 day maximum
Balance: $1,000+; Special rate available for a limited time; Early withdrawal penalty: one half of the original terms projected dividend earnings (whether earned or not) with a 365 day maximum
Non-premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Penalty: 3 Months
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Variable rate; penalty equals 6 months of dividends; rate based on 1 Year T Bill rate less 50 basis points, adjusted monthly, not below 1.00% APR or above 8.00% APR; additional deposits allowed at any time.
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Rates effective October 15th, 2025
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
Dividends Compounded & Paid: Quarterly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Limited time offer: effective 10/03/2025
Premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Promotional Annual Percentage Yields (APY) are available for new money only. APY is accurate as of 11/18/24. Requires $1000 minimum balance to open. We reserve the right to end or modify these offers at any time. The dividend rate for your renewed term certificate will be determined at the maturity date. Early withdrawals are subject to penalties. 3 month, 6 month, 8 month and 12 month certificates are subject to a loss of 30 days interest, whether earned or not. 18 month, 24 month, and 30 month certificates are subject to a loss of 90 days interest, whether earned or not. IRA CD's are not eligible for certificate specials. All deposits are federally insured up to at least $250,000.00 by the NCUA.
Penalty for early withdrawal applies
Smart Start; Additional funds may be added at any time.
Effective Date 9/01/2026; Footnote (1); Minimum Balance to Avoid Fees: n/a; Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; Dividends period: quarterly
Quarterly dividends; early withdrawals subject to penalty
Balance: $1,000+
Balance: $1,000 or more; Special rate
Balance: $1,000 or more; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $1,000+; $1,000 minimum deposit to open
Non-premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Compounded Quarterly
Balance: $100,000 and above; special rate on select new CD accounts; Balance builds toward Truist One Checking perks
Dividend Posting Period: maturity; Effective as of: 01/21/2026
IRA
Jumbo certificate; early withdrawal penalties may apply; IRS early withdrawal penalties may apply on IRA withdrawals
Minimum deposit: $10,000
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Dividends Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Certificate special; if term not available at maturity, certificate renews to next highest term; minimum balance required to earn the stated APY; dividends calculated by Daily Balance method
Certificate special (**): if term is not available at maturity, certificate renews to next highest term; Minimum balance required to earn stated APY: $500
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Penalty: 3 Months
$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
Dividends Compounded & Paid: Quarterly; Penalty will be imposed 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
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)
Premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Dividend Posting Period: quarterly; Effective as of: 01/21/2026
Dividend Posting Period: quarterly; Effective as of: 01/21/2026
IRA certificate; dividends paid quarterly; early withdrawals subject to penalty; IRA and Roth Certificates
Premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Non-premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Quarterly dividends; early withdrawals subject to penalty
Compounded Quarterly
Non-premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Promotional Annual Percentage Yields (APY) are available for new money only. APY is accurate as of 11/18/24. Requires $1000 minimum balance to open. We reserve the right to end or modify these offers at any time. The dividend rate for your renewed term certificate will be determined at the maturity date. Early withdrawals are subject to penalties. 3 month, 6 month, 8 month and 12 month certificates are subject to a loss of 30 days interest, whether earned or not. 18 month, 24 month, and 30 month certificates are subject to a loss of 90 days interest, whether earned or not. IRA CD's are not eligible for certificate specials. All deposits are federally insured up to at least $250,000.00 by the NCUA.
Individual Retirement Accounts
Early withdrawal penalties apply; all rates subject to change without notice
Rates effective as of 09/18/2025
IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Balance: $50,000 minimum
Guaranteed rate of return on a Certificate of Deposit
Effective as of: Aug 23, 2022; Dividends Paid: Quarterly
Jumbo certificate; early withdrawal penalties may apply; IRS early withdrawal penalties may apply on IRA withdrawals
Jumbo rate; Standard jumbo rates are available on deposits of $95,000 or more.
Deposit: $10,000+
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Penalty: 6 Months
Minimum deposit: $1,000
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
Penalty for early withdrawal applies
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
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
Dividends Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 3.80%
Compounding: Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 3.80%
$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
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Dividend Posting Period: quarterly; Effective as of: 01/21/2026
Dividend Posting Period: quarterly; Effective as of: 01/21/2026
Premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Non-premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Dividends Compounded & Paid: Quarterly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Quarterly dividends; early withdrawals subject to penalty
Minimum balance required to earn the stated APY; dividends calculated by Daily Balance method
Minimum balance required to earn stated APY: $500
Compounded Quarterly
Non-premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Early withdrawal penalties apply to all certificate and IRA accounts.
IRA
Rewards APY
Rewards APY
Early withdrawal penalties apply; all rates subject to change without notice
IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Regular APY
Effective as of: Aug 23, 2022; Dividends Paid: Quarterly
Jumbo certificate; early withdrawal penalties may apply; IRS early withdrawal penalties may apply on IRA withdrawals
Jumbo rate; Standard jumbo rates are available on deposits of $95,000 or more.
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Penalty: 9 Months
Deposit: $10,000+
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
Dividends Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 3.80%
Compounding: Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 3.80%
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
IRA certificate; dividends paid quarterly; early withdrawals subject to penalty; IRA and Roth Certificates
Limited time offer: effective 10/03/2025
Dividends Compounded & Paid: Quarterly; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Quarterly dividends; early withdrawals subject to penalty
Premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Early withdrawal penalties apply to all certificate and IRA accounts.
Minimum balance required to earn the stated APY; dividends calculated by Daily Balance method
Minimum balance required to earn stated APY: $500
Non-premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Non-premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Rewards APY
Rewards APY
Effective Date 9/01/2026; Footnote (2); Minimum Balance to Avoid Fees: n/a; Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; Dividends period: quarterly
Penalty for early withdrawal applies
IRA
Regular APY
Regular APY
Regular APY
IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Compounding Freq.: Quarterly
Early withdrawal penalties apply; all rates subject to change without notice
Rates effective as of 09/18/2025
Balance: $50,000 minimum
Effective as of: Aug 23, 2022; Dividends Paid: Quarterly
Jumbo certificate; early withdrawal penalties may apply; IRS early withdrawal penalties may apply on IRA withdrawals
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Penalty: 12 Months
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
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
Dividends Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 3.80%
Compounding: Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 3.80%
Premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Rewards APY
Rewards APY
Compounded Quarterly
Non-premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Non-premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Regular APY
Regular APY
Regular APY
Minimum balance required to earn the stated APY; dividends calculated by Daily Balance method
Minimum balance required to earn stated APY: $500
IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Compounding Freq.: Quarterly
Early withdrawal penalties apply; all rates subject to change without notice
IRA
Rates effective as of 09/18/2025
Balance: $50,000 minimum
Balance: $500 minimum
Certificate of Deposit Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Rate Type: Fixed
Balance: $100,000.00 & Over
Balance: $25,000.01 - $99,999.99
$100,000.00; Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $25,000.01 - $99,999.99
Effective as of: Aug 23, 2022; Dividends Paid: Quarterly
Jumbo certificate; early withdrawal penalties may apply; IRS early withdrawal penalties may apply on IRA withdrawals
Jumbo rate; Standard jumbo rates are available on deposits of $95,000 or more.
Penalty: 12 Months
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Jumbo certificate; Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Deposit: $10,000+
Certificates require a minimum deposit; withdrawals that drop the balance below the minimum require closing or moving to a certificate that meets it.
Dividend Posting Period: quarterly; Effective as of: 01/21/2026
Dividend Posting Period: quarterly; Effective as of: 01/21/2026
Deposit: $2,000-$9,999
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
Dividends Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 3.80%
Compounding: Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 3.80%
Quarterly dividends; early withdrawals subject to penalty
Rewards APY
Rewards APY
Premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Early withdrawal penalties apply to all certificate and IRA accounts.
Individual Retirement Accounts
Regular APY
Regular APY
Regular APY
Compounded Semi-Annual
IRA Certificate Rates (with a minimum balance of $1000.00); A penalty may be applied for early withdrawal
Non-premier member; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Non-premier member rate; APY | Dividend Rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500; Traditional & Roth Certificates Rates
Minimum balance required to earn the stated APY; dividends calculated by Daily Balance method
Minimum balance required to earn stated APY: $500
Penalty for early withdrawal applies
Balance: $50,000 minimum
Early withdrawal penalties apply; all rates subject to change without notice
IRA
Balance: $500 minimum
Compare local Petal, MS 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.
Mississippi 12-month CD rates fell 0.005 points over the past 7 days to 2.793% APY.
Mississippi 6-month CD rates fell 0.029 points over the past 7 days to 2.282% APY.
Where are Mississippi 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 Mississippi average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MS Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.675% | $83.74 | $167.48 | $418.70 | $837.40 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.282% | $114.09 | $228.18 | $570.45 | $1,140.90 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.793% | $139.66 | $279.32 | $698.30 | $1,396.60 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.039% | $151.97 | $303.94 | $759.85 | $1,519.70 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.654% | $132.68 | $265.36 | $663.40 | $1,326.80 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.533% | $126.67 | $253.34 | $633.35 | $1,266.70 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.321% | $116.06 | $232.12 | $580.30 | $1,160.60 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.740% | $137.00 | $274.00 | $685.00 | $1,370.00 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 15, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Mississippi average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MS Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.675% | $83.74 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.282% | $114.09 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.793% | $139.66 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.654% | $132.68 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.533% | $126.67 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.387% blended | $596.84/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Mississippi average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 518 CD rates from 11 banks and 38 credit unions with locations in Petal, Mississippi, plus national online institutions available to Mississippi 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: Hancock Whitney Bank offers a CD at 4.25% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Petal, Mississippi.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Petal, Mississippi
To find the best APYs in Petal, Mississippi, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Petal, Mississippi has 38 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
15.2% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; a low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s MS 12-month CD average of 2.793%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($3,801/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $106 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 Petal, Mississippi 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 Petal, Mississippi 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 Petal, Mississippi savers easier access to their funds. For example, CenturyFirst Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Certificate Account at 1.35% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, CenturyFirst Federal Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Certificate Account at 2.55% 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 Petal, Mississippi 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 Petal, Mississippi 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 Petal, Mississippi 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 Petal, Mississippi 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 MS top rate of 4.25% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $425 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Petal, Mississippi CD LadderMS CD rates currently range from 1.675% (3-month) to 2.533% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Petal, Mississippi CD at 4.25% 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 SavingsMississippi’s average 12-month CD is 2.793% 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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Direct-Sourced & Verified CD Rate Data: We aggregate certificate of deposit (CD) rates for Petal, Mississippi directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. By sourcing data from the institutions' own digital properties and manually verifying yields daily, every rate on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Petal, Mississippi. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions, from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to high-yield CDs from large national institutions available to savers in MS.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update CD rates daily. Because yields can fluctuate rapidly, every CD product listed features its own specific “last updated” date for full transparency.