Columbus, Ohio CD rates range from 0.01% to 6.03% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Columbus, Ohio CD rates include First Bank of Central OhioFirst Bank of Central Ohio1760 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.37%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering Certificate of Deposit - 12 months at 4.30% APY, Bridge Credit UnionBridge Credit Union1980 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43223A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.65%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 60 Month Business Certificate Standard - ConnectMORE at 4.30% APY, First Merchants BankFirst Merchants Bank3650 Olentangy River Rd Ste 100, Columbus, OH 43214A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.12%Real return: +0.55%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 24 Month CD/IRA Special at 4.25% APY, Kemba Financial Credit UnionKemba Financial Credit Union4220 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.32%Real return: +0.50%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 60 Month Certificate at 4.20% APY, and Abbott Laboratories Credit UnionAbbott Laboratories Credit Union3300 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 3034A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.42%Real return: +0.47%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 24 Month Variable Rate Certificate at 4.17% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Columbus has 320 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.30% APY from First Bank of Central Ohio at 1760 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Ohio 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
KEMBA Advantage APY; Advantage status required to earn higher rates
KEMBA Advantage APY
Balance: Over $75,000
Dividends compound quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal; $100 min. to open IRA certificates
Balance: $500 - $14,999.99
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 Month Dividend; Dividend Period: Monthly
Certificate rates effective 12:00 am on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Certificates of Deposit; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
Minimum deposit $500. Non-Compounding Certificates available. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Dividends are compounded daily and paid quarterly.
Early withdrawals subject to penalty
Rates current as of 10/05/2026
Certificates Account; Annual Percentage Rate 3.68%; Annual Percentage Yield 3.75%
Competitive interest rate, compounded and credited monthly; Monthly interest distribution available; APYs accurate as of 10/01/26; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
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CD Special; interest rate fixed for the term; renews automatically to a 3-month term at maturity; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Interest rate is fixed for the term; renews automatically to a 3-month term at maturity; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; rates accurate as of September 21, 2026
Balance: $50,000 & Over
Maximum deposit $250,000 when opened online; $500,000 when opened in the branch; Visit a branch
Day/Year: 365/366; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 45 Days; Effective September 22, 2026
Compounding Frequency: Simple
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999
Effective 10/01/2026
Rates effective as of 10/1/2026; APY = Annual Percentage Yield; Dividends compounded quarterly; 90-day early withdrawal penalty
Minimum investment $500; APY as of Oct. 1, 2026
IRA/ESA/Certificates; TruAdvantage membership APY; Yields as of Sept. 1, 2026
Base Rates; $1,000 minimum to open; Effective Date: 09/01/2026
Minimum investment $500; APY as of Oct. 1, 2026
IRA/ESA/Certificates; TruBenefits membership APY; Yields as of Sept. 1, 2026
Certificate accounts; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
Minimum investment $500; APY as of Oct. 1, 2026
CD Specials
New accounts only with $10,000 new money deposit; offers effective 4/20/26; early withdrawal penalty applies
KEMBA Advantage APY; Advantage status required to earn higher rates
KEMBA Advantage APY
Penalty: 90 days; Frequency of Compounding: Daily; Interest rate fixed for the term
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
Certificates of Deposit; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
Everyday APY
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
Certificate Rates
Balance: Over $75,000
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Certificate Rates
Dividend Period: Calendar Month; Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly
Balance: $500 - $14,999.99
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.49%
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Minimum balance $500
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 Month Dividend; Dividend Period: Monthly
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
Dividend rate 3.30%; APY assumes monthly dividends; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Certificate rates effective 12:00 am on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Everyday APY
Dividends compound quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal; $100 min. to open IRA certificates
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
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
Minimum to Obtain: $500
Type of Certificate: Regular/IRA; Dividends compound & paid: Daily
Balance: Up to $99,999.99; Minimum $1,000 required for all CDs; early withdrawal penalty applies if not held to maturity; Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity
Rates that have current Specials
Balance: $500-$49,000; Dividends compound monthly
Minimum deposit $500. Non-Compounding Certificates available. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. Dividends are compounded daily and paid quarterly.
Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Rates current as of October 8, 2026
Certificates Federally Insured; Open LorMet Checking Account required; penalty may be charged for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 2, 2026
Six-month term not available for an IRA Certificate; $500.00 opening deposit on a custodial account; rates in effect 8-21-2026
Penalty: 90 days; Frequency of Compounding: Daily; Interest rate fixed for the term
Open in Minutes; Rates may vary by zip code
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
CD Specials
New accounts only with $10,000 new money deposit; offers effective 4/20/26; early withdrawal penalty applies
KEMBA Advantage APY; Advantage status required to earn higher rates
KEMBA Advantage APY
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
Everyday APY
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
Balance: Over $75,000
Everyday APY
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Certificate Rates
Balance: $500 - $14,999.99
Everyday APY; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Certificates of Deposit; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
Certificate Rates
Dividend Period: Calendar Month; Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.54%
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
++Minimum additions of $250.00 or more permitted; Effective 10/07/26
Certificate rates effective 12:00 am on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Dividends compound quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal; $100 min. to open IRA certificates
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 Month Dividend; Dividend Period: Monthly
Dividend rate 3.40%; APY assumes monthly dividends; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
$1,000 Minimum
Certificates of Deposit; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $250
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
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ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Certificate Rates
*Rate subject to change daily; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; Effective 10/07/26
Effective 10/07/26
Certificate Rates
*Rate subject to change daily; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; Effective 10/07/26
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Dividend rate 3.50%; APY assumes monthly dividends; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Certificate rates effective 12:00 am on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Dividends compound quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal; $100 min. to open IRA certificates
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
Penalty: 180 days; Frequency of Compounding: Daily; Interest rate fixed for the term
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Certificates of Deposit; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
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
Type of Certificate: Regular/IRA; Dividends compound & paid: Daily
Balance: $250,000 or more; includes additional 0.25% APY jumbo bonus
Compound Frequency: Monthly; Rates as of 09/29/2026; A penalty may be imposed for an early withdrawal
Special offer; Compound Frequency: Monthly; $2,500 minimum balance required to open the account; A penalty may be imposed for an early withdrawal
Special offer; Compound Frequency: Quarterly; $500 minimum balance for quarterly compound; A penalty may be imposed for an early withdrawal
Certificates Account; Annual Percentage Rate 4.26%; Annual Percentage Yield 4.35%
Advertised as high as 4.35% APY
Minimum deposit of $500 required.
Early withdrawal penalty: if certificate is less than 12 months, 90 day dividend penalty; if greater than 12 months, 180 day dividend penalty. Rates as of 10/1/2026.
CD and IRA rates effective 01/25/2024; interest compounded daily; penalty for early withdrawal
Early withdrawal penalties apply
Rates effective August 5, 2026
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
24-month CD/IRA Promotional Rate; Rates may vary by zip code; APY effective 9/24/2026 for a limited time; IRAs are for individuals only; substantial penalty for early withdrawal
APY effective 9/24/2026 for a limited time; Rates may vary by zip code; Open in Minutes
Minimum balance $500; variable rate: APY = Index + .15%, rate floor 0% APY
Minimum balance $500; variable rate: APY = Index + .15%, rate floor 0% APY
Minimum balance $500; variable rate: APY = Index + .15%, rate floor 0% APY
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
Everyday APY
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Balance: Over $75,000
Special; offer requires new money - funds not on deposit at Civista; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
KEMBA Advantage APY; Advantage status required to earn higher rates
KEMBA Advantage APY
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Everyday APY; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Certificate Rates
Balance: $500 - $14,999.99
++Minimum additions of $250.00 or more permitted; Effective 10/07/26
Certificate Rates
Dividend Period: Calendar Month; Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
Dividend rate 3.55%; APY assumes monthly dividends; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Certificate rates effective 12:00 am on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Month Dividend; Dividend Period: Monthly
CD Specials
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Dividends compound quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal; $100 min. to open IRA certificates
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Penalty: 180 days; Frequency of Compounding: Daily; Interest rate fixed for the term
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
$1,000 Minimum
Certificates of Deposit; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
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
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
KEMBA Advantage APY; Advantage status required to earn higher rates
KEMBA Advantage APY
Everyday APY
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Balance: Over $75,000
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Special; offer requires new money - funds not on deposit at Civista; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
Everyday APY; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Certificate Rates
Balance: $500 - $14,999.99
++Minimum additions of $250.00 or more permitted; Effective 10/07/26
Certificate Rates
Dividend Period: Calendar Month; Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Month Dividend; Dividend Period: Monthly
Dividend rate 3.60%; APY assumes monthly dividends; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Certificate rates effective 12:00 am on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Dividends compound quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal; $100 min. to open IRA certificates
CD Specials
New accounts only with $10,000 new money deposit; offers effective 4/20/26; early withdrawal penalty applies
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; variable rate certificate; Dividend Rate 3.11%
Variable rate certificate; APY is variable; rate may change twice during the term and may increase or decrease but never below the rate earned on issue date; adjusts to current like-term fixed rate less a .10% margin for 36 months; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
$1,000 Minimum
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Certificates of Deposit; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
Penalty: 12 months; Frequency of Compounding: Daily; Interest rate fixed for the term
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
Minimum deposit of $500 required.
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
Everyday APY
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Balance: Over $75,000
KEMBA Advantage APY; Advantage status required to earn higher rates
KEMBA Advantage APY
Everyday APY
Everyday APY; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Certificate Rates
Balance: $500 - $14,999.99
Dividend Period: Calendar Month; Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
Effective 10/07/26
Certificate Rates
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Month Dividend; Dividend Period: Monthly
Certificate rates effective 12:00 am on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Dividend rate 3.65%; APY assumes monthly dividends; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
Dividends compound quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal; $100 min. to open IRA certificates
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
$1,000 Minimum
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Certificates of Deposit; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
Penalty: 12 months; Frequency of Compounding: Daily; Interest rate fixed for the term
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
Minimum deposit of $500 required.
Type of Certificate: Regular/IRA; Dividends compound & paid: Daily
Rates effective August 5, 2026
Certificates Account; Annual Percentage Rate 4.35%; Annual Percentage Yield 4.45%
IRA available; Rates current as of 10/05/2026
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program
KEMBA Advantage APY; Advantage status required to earn higher rates
KEMBA Advantage APY
Everyday APY
ConnectMORE APY; requires ConnectMORE Royal Rewards program; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Everyday APY
Dividend Period: Calendar Month; Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly
Balance: Over $75,000
Everyday APY; bump-up option available (contact Bridge before maturity)
Certificate Rates
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
Minimum balance $500
Balance: $500 - $14,999.99
Effective 10/07/26
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Rates effective Midnight on Tuesday October 13th, 2026
Certificate Rates
Certificate rates effective 12:00 am on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Month Dividend; Dividend Period: Monthly
Dividend rate 3.70%; APY assumes monthly dividends; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Dividends compound quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal; $100 min. to open IRA certificates
Everyday APY
Everyday APY
CD Specials
New accounts only with $10,000 new money deposit; offers effective 4/20/26; early withdrawal penalty applies
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; Dividend Rate 3.25%
APY accurate as of 09/22/2026; subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Business Certificate of Deposit; Min. Balance/Average Daily Balance $1,000; Subject to penalty for early withdrawal
Gold Member Merit rate; requires household relationship of $25,000 or more in loan and deposit balances; variable rate certificate; Dividend Rate 3.11%
Variable rate certificate; APY is variable; rate may change twice during the term and may increase or decrease but never below the rate earned on issue date; adjusts to current like-term fixed rate less a .25% margin for 60 months; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
$1,000 Minimum
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Certificates of Deposit; Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500
Penalty: 12 months; Frequency of Compounding: Daily; Interest rate fixed for the term
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
Minimum deposit of $500 required.
Balance: $250,000 or more; includes additional 0.25% APY jumbo bonus
Type of Certificate: Regular/IRA; Dividends compound & paid: Daily
Compare local Columbus, OH 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.
Ohio 12-month CD rates fell 0.020 points over the past 7 days to 3.151% APY.
Ohio 6-month CD rates fell 0.040 points over the past 7 days to 2.796% APY.
Where are Ohio 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 Ohio average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | OH Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.671% | $83.57 | $167.14 | $417.85 | $835.70 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.796% | $139.80 | $279.60 | $699.00 | $1,398.00 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.151% | $157.57 | $315.14 | $787.85 | $1,575.70 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.859% | $142.96 | $285.92 | $714.80 | $1,429.60 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.926% | $146.29 | $292.57 | $731.43 | $1,462.85 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.702% | $135.10 | $270.19 | $675.48 | $1,350.95 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.673% | $133.63 | $267.25 | $668.13 | $1,336.25 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.785% | $139.24 | $278.48 | $696.20 | $1,392.40 |
| 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 Ohio average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | OH Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.671% | $83.57 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.796% | $139.80 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.151% | $157.57 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.926% | $146.29 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.702% | $135.10 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.649% blended | $662.33/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Ohio average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 2,153 CD rates from 42 banks and 77 credit unions with locations in Columbus, Ohio, plus national online institutions available to Ohio 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: First Bank of Central Ohio offers a CD at 4.30% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Columbus, Ohio.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Columbus, Ohio
To find the best APYs in Columbus, Ohio, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Columbus, Ohio has 77 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
11.3% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s OH 12-month CD average of 3.151%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,168/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $131 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio savers easier access to their funds. For example, CF Bank is offering its CD Specials - 6 Month at 4.00% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Bridge Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Business Certificate Standard - ConnectMORE at 4.30% 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 OH top rate of 4.30% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $430 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Columbus, Ohio CD LadderOH CD rates currently range from 1.671% (3-month) to 2.702% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Columbus, Ohio 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 SavingsOhio’s average 12-month CD is 3.151% 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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