Southport, North Carolina CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Southport, North Carolina CD rates include State Employees Credit UnionState Employees Credit Union5190 EASON ST, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 14.13%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering Share Term Certificates (STCs) - 18 months at 4.30% APY, CIT BankCIT Bank221 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.72%Real return: +0.30%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 1-Year Term CD at 4.00% APY, TruistTruist1606 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87%Real return: -0.45%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 12 Month CD Special at 3.25% APY, Woodforest National BankWoodforest National Bank1675 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 14.96%Real return: -1.45%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 20, 2026 offering 2 Year Certificate of Deposit at 2.25% APY, and First Citizens BankFirst Citizens Bank221 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.72%Real return: -1.70%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 12 Month Certificate of Deposit at 2.00% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Southport has 109 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.30% APY from State Employees Credit Union at 5190 EASON ST, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader North Carolina 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 23, 2026
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Dividend rate from comparison table
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; 3 Month Certificate requires minimum deposit of $5,000
Balance: $25,000 and over
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Balance: $500 - $9,999.99
Standard CD/IRA term; minimum opening deposit CD $1,000, IRA $500
Regular & IRA Certificates; Balance: $100,000 minimum
Balance: $100,000 and over
Regular & IRA Certificates; Balance: $25,000 minimum
Balance: $25,000 - $99,999.99
Regular & IRA Certificates; Balance: $5,000 minimum
Balance: $5,000 - $24,999.99
Published APY range: 2.40% - 2.60%; Published rate range: 2.37% - 2.57%. Balance: $500.00 - $250,000.00
Regular & IRA Certificates; Balance: $250 minimum
Balance: $250 - $4,999.99
Members age 55+ receive 0.15% bonus dividend above current Certificate rate
Members age 55+ receive 0.15% bonus dividend above current Certificate rate
Add-on availability with Regular Certificates only; members age 55+ receive 0.15% bonus dividend above current Certificate rate; Youth Club/Teen Club may open with $100 minimum
Published rate range: 2.27% - 2.47%. Balance: $500.00 - $250,000.00; APY range: 2.30% - 2.50%; Rate effective as of 02.17.26
Effective January 2, 2026; IRA Certificates can be used as Traditional or Roth IRAs, or for Coverdell Education Savings; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividends compounded and paid monthly
Dividends compounded and paid monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
For Youth (under age 18) and Young Adults (through age 23); Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividends compounded and paid monthly; Effective January 2, 2026
Opening deposit of $10,000.00 and above
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $500.00 - $9,999.99; Opening deposit between $500 - $9,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply and reduce earnings.
Bonus rate of 0.10% APY when the Tax Reported Owner is also the Tax Reported Owner of an Ultra Checking account with an average monthly balance of at least $1.00; Minimum balance for consumer is $500; Effective Date: October 01, 2026; A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal
Bonus rate; Requires Tax Reported Owner of an Ultra Checking account with average monthly balance of at least $1.00; Minimum balance for consumer is $500; Renew a Maturing Share Certificate
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Effective Date: October 01, 2026; A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal
Renew a Maturing Share Certificate; Minimum balance for consumer is $500; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Type: FIXED; Dividend Rate: 1.00%; Minimum deposit to earn advertised APY depends on term; Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days of dividends (term 24 months or less)
Minimum deposit tier: $100,000
Premium rate; Call your local branch to qualify for Premium Rates; Interest is compounded quarterly; Penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit tier: $500
Premier Member rate; Minimum balance to open a certificate is $500
Interest rate and APY: 3.85% / 3.85% APY
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $25,000 and over
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
APY accurate as of 10/22/2026; maximum deposit $10 million; not available for public units; limited-time offer; early withdrawal penalties apply
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Balance: $500 - $9,999.99
Effective Date: 07/14/2026
$1,000 minimum
Effective Date: 09/2/2026
Certificate Type: $1,000.00; APY is the Annual Percentage Yield
Limited time offer; Auto-renews; Dividends compounded quarterly
IRA; applicable to Roth and Traditional IRA Share Certificate Deposits
Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Promotional CD; choose your own term from 4, 5, 6 or 7 months; $10,000 minimum deposit to open with promotional CDs
Maximum Balance to Earn: $250,000.00; Compounds: Monthly
Type: FIXED; Dividend Rate: 3.45%; Minimum deposit to earn advertised APY depends on term; Early withdrawal penalty: 90 days of dividends (term 24 months or less)
Interest rate and APY: 4.00% / 4.00% APY
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 1-Year Term CD renews automatically for the same term
Special rate on select new CD accounts for balances $100,000 and above; open with a Truist banker; renews at the standard rate (0.05% APY)
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Regular & IRA Certificates; Balance: $5,000 minimum
Minimum balance of $5,000 must come from funds not currently on deposit at Truliant or Piedmont Advantage; Effective as of October 2, 2026
Special rate applies to new money only; funds already on deposit with Paramount Bank may not be eligible; Quarterly Post or Interest Checks; interest checks reduce APY
Premier Member rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500
Dividends compounded & credited: Quarterly; Dividend period: Quarterly
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
APY accurate as of 10/22/2026; maximum deposit $10 million; not available for public units; limited-time offer; early withdrawal penalties apply
Non-premier member rate; minimum balance to open an IRA certificate is $500
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
Balance: $25,000 and over
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
SmartStart Certificate available to a minor, age 17 and under, with an owner who has reached the age of majority under state law; deposits can be made at any time; dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Traditional & Roth IRA Share Certificate
Effective Date: 09/28/2026
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $500 - $9,999.99
Effective Date: 09/2/2026
Maximum Balance $1,000; Add funds throughout the certificate term; Rates Set: Monthly; Limit One Per Member; early withdrawal penalty applies
Interest rate and APY: 4.30% / 4.30% APY
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 18-Month CD renews as a 2-Year Term CD at the then-published APY
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Senior rate
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Senior rate
Must be funded with New Money from another financial institution; Requires an eligible Fusion Plus Checking Account established when the certificate is opened; Dividends compound daily; Rate is fixed for the 18-month term
Promo Rate; Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Jumbo APY ($100,000 Min); Renewal: Automatic Renewal
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Standard APY ($1,000 Min); Renewal: Automatic Renewal
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Effective Date: 09/2/2026
Effective Date: 06/22/2026
Opening deposit of $10,000.00 and above; Early withdrawal penalties may apply and reduce earnings
Opening deposit of $10,000.00 and above
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance: $500.00 - $9,999.99; Opening deposit between $500 - $9,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply and reduce earnings.
IRA; applicable to Roth and Traditional IRA Share Certificate Deposits
Regular APY
Rewards APY
Interest rate and APY: 4.30% / 4.30% APY
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Dividends compounded & credited: Quarterly; Dividend period: Quarterly
Balance: $25,000 and over
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999.99
Penalty for early withdrawal, unless 59 1/2
Early withdrawals are subject to loss of dividends up to 90 days
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $500 - $9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Limited time offer; APY effective 08/13/2026, subject to change at any time; interest compounded quarterly; interest rates fixed for the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Effective Date: 09/01/2026
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Effective Date: 09/2/2026
Minimum deposit tier: $100,000
Standard CD; $500 minimum for Standard CDs, $2,000 for IRA CDs, to earn advertised 4.10% APY
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
IRA Certificate Accounts
Limited time offer; Not auto-renewing; Dividends compounded quarterly
Interest rate and APY: 4.00% / 4.00% APY
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Dividends compounded & credited: Quarterly; Dividend period: Quarterly
Penalty for early withdrawal, unless 59 1/2
Early withdrawals are subject to loss of dividends up to 90 days
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
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 tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Limited time offer; Not auto-renewing; Dividends compounded quarterly
Dividends credited and compounded quarterly; IRA certificate; penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Effective Date: 09/28/2026
Effective Date: 09/2/2026
$200K; Effective as of October 1st, 2026
$100k
IRA Rates effective as of 2/14/2025
IRA Certificate Accounts
Interest rate and APY: 4.00% / 4.00% APY
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Dividends compounded & credited: Quarterly; Dividend period: Quarterly
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective Date: 09/28/2026
Effective Date: 09/2/2026
$200K; Effective as of October 1st, 2026
$100k
Maximum Balance to Earn: $250,000.00; Compounds: Monthly
Limited time offer; Not auto-renewing; Dividends compounded quarterly
Dividends credited and compounded quarterly; IRA certificate; penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Effective January 2, 2026; IRA Certificates can be used as Traditional or Roth IRAs, or for Coverdell Education Savings; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividends compounded and paid monthly
Dividends compounded and paid monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
For Youth (under age 18) and Young Adults (through age 23); Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividends compounded and paid monthly; Effective January 2, 2026
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Effective as of October 1st, 2026
Jumbo APY ($100,000 Min); Renewal: Automatic Renewal
Standard APY ($1,000 Min); Renewal: Automatic Renewal
IRA Certificate Accounts
Interest rate and APY: 4.00% / 4.00% APY
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Annual custodian fee of $25 may be assessed if balance is less than $2000
Dividends compounded & credited: Quarterly; Dividend period: Quarterly
Minimum: $100,000; APY based on minimum deposits of at least $500
Effective Date: 09/28/2026
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Fixed rate; Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Effective Date: 09/2/2026
$200K; Effective as of October 1st, 2026
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance: $100,000; Early withdrawal penalty may apply at 15-day x original term of dividends on amount withdrawn
Effective January 2, 2026; IRA Certificates can be used as Traditional or Roth IRAs, or for Coverdell Education Savings; Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividends compounded and paid monthly
Dividends compounded and paid monthly; early withdrawal penalties apply
For Youth (under age 18) and Young Adults (through age 23); Early withdrawal penalties apply; Dividends compounded and paid monthly; Effective January 2, 2026
$100k
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Compare local Southport, NC 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.
North Carolina 12-month CD rates rose 0.041 points over the past 7 days to 3.128% APY.
North Carolina 6-month CD rates rose 0.011 points over the past 7 days to 2.866% APY.
Where are North Carolina 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 North Carolina average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | NC Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.807% | $90.33 | $180.66 | $451.65 | $903.30 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.866% | $143.30 | $286.59 | $716.48 | $1,432.95 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.128% | $156.39 | $312.78 | $781.95 | $1,563.90 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.146% | $157.32 | $314.63 | $786.57 | $1,573.15 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.178% | $158.88 | $317.75 | $794.38 | $1,588.75 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.973% | $148.67 | $297.33 | $743.32 | $1,486.65 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.779% | $138.97 | $277.94 | $694.85 | $1,389.70 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.979% | $148.95 | $297.90 | $744.75 | $1,489.50 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 23, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s North Carolina average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | NC Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.807% | $90.33 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.866% | $143.30 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.128% | $156.39 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.178% | $158.88 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.973% | $148.67 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.790% blended | $697.57/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and North Carolina average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 984 CD rates from 27 banks and 60 credit unions with locations in Southport, North Carolina, plus national online institutions available to North Carolina 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: State Employees Credit Union offers a CD at 4.30% APY with a minimum deposit of $250. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Southport, North Carolina.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Southport, North Carolina
To find the best APYs in Southport, North Carolina, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Southport, North Carolina has 60 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
47.9% of residents are 65 or older, above the national average of 17.3%, making fixed-rate CDs a particularly relevant savings vehicle in this market; a low unemployment rate of 0.0% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s NC 12-month CD average of 3.128%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,437/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $139 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 Southport, North Carolina 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 Southport, North Carolina 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 Southport, North Carolina savers easier access to their funds. For example, State Employees Credit Union is offering its Share Term Certificates (STCs) - 6 months at 3.85% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, State Employees Credit Union is offering its Share Term Certificates (STCs) - 60 months at 4.00% 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 Southport, North Carolina 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 Southport, North Carolina 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 Southport, North Carolina 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 Southport, North Carolina 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 NC top rate of 4.30% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $430 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Southport, North Carolina CD LadderNC CD rates currently range from 1.807% (3-month) to 2.973% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Southport, North Carolina CD at 4.30% 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 SavingsNorth Carolina’s average 12-month CD is 3.128% 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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