Current Cornelius, North Carolina CD rates include Carolinas Telco Federal Credit UnionCarolinas Telco Federal Credit Union20221 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.17% offering 6 month Share Certificate at 3.82% APY, United Community BankUnited Community Bank19510 Jetton Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.01% offering 6-month CD at 3.65% APY, TruistTruist20400 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.63% offering 12-month CD at 3.25% APY, First Citizens BankFirst Citizens Bank20310 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.24% offering 1-year convertible CD at 0.01% APY, and Fort Financial Federal Credit UnionFort Financial Federal Credit Union1475 N New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.12% offering 12-Month IRA/ESA Certificate Premier Member at 4.50% APY. CD rates as of April 1, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
To help you find the best CD rates in Cornelius, North Carolina, and the surrounding area,, use our comprehensive rate tables for side-by-side comparisons across all 8 CD terms from local and national banks and credit unions, to ensure you find the best CD rates available.
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: April 1, 2026
$100,000 Minimum to Earn APY
Relationship APY
$100,000 Minimum to Earn APY
$1,000
Qualifying balance up to $49,000.00
Minimum opening deposit $1,000
Bonus rate of 0.10% APY when the owner of this account who will receive the tax statement (the "Tax Reported Owner") is the Tax Reported Owner of an Ultra Checking account with an average monthly balance of at least $1.00. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. Rates may change after account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings on the account.
Relationship APY
Save more when you move at least $500 from another financial institution.
$100,000 Minimum to Earn APY
Relationship APY
$100,000 Minimum to Earn APY
($50,000 minimum)
Relationship APY
$100,000 Minimum to Earn APY
($1,000 minimum)
Bonus rate of 0.10% APY when the owner of this account who will receive the tax statement (the "Tax Reported Owner") is the Tax Reported Owner of an Ultra Checking account with an average monthly balance of at least $1.00.
Relationship APY
$100,000 Minimum to Earn APY
($50,000 minimum)
Relationship APY
Compare local Cornelius, NC CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Weekly CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
North Carolina 12-month CD rates fell 0.278 points this week to 2.827% APY, down from 3.105% last week.
North Carolina 6-month CD rates fell 0.173 points this week to 2.497% APY, down from 2.670% last week.
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