Slatersville, Rhode Island CD rates from banks and credit unions serving Rhode Island range from 0.01% to 4.50% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Slatersville, Rhode Island CD rates include BankNewportBankNewportA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.77%Real return: +0.80%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 18 Month Personal CD Limited Time Offer at 4.50% APY, Navy Federal Credit UnionNavy Federal Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%Real return: +0.65%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 20, 2026 offering 12 Month Special EasyStart Certificate at 4.35% APY, TD BankTD BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.71%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 24 Month TD Choice CD at 4.30% APY, Milford Federal BankMilford Federal BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.12%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering Certificates of Deposit - 18 Months at 4.30% APY, and Eastern BankEastern BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.61%Real return: +0.60%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 18 Month CD/IRA CD at 4.30% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Slatersville is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 336 institutions serving the Rhode Island area are available to Slatersville residents, with CD rates as high as 4.50% APY from BankNewport. 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
Premium
Balance: $1,000 & up; Must maintain a Prime Time Checking account; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Penalty for early withdrawal. Rate may change at end of term. Fees may reduce earnings.
Premium APY (footnotes 1,2)
Balance: $5,000
Balance: $100,000 and above; Features 1 Penalty-Free Withdrawal & Unlimited Deposits; Requires a WCCU Checking Account at opening; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $50,000 to $99,999.99; Features 1 Penalty-Free Withdrawal & Unlimited Deposits; Requires a WCCU Checking Account at opening; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Regular APY
Balance: $25,000 to $49,999.99; Features 1 Penalty-Free Withdrawal & Unlimited Deposits; Requires a WCCU Checking Account at opening; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $500 to $24,999.99; Features 1 Penalty-Free Withdrawal & Unlimited Deposits; Requires a WCCU Checking Account at opening; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Method of Compounding: Simple; Personal accounts only
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
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: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Term: 3 - Less than 4 Years; Statement-based CD
Open Online: Open Account; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Share Certificate/IRA Rates
Effective Date: 10/15/26 through 10/21/26; A $500 minimum opening deposit is required to open and earn the advertised APY
How to Open: Contact Us
How to Open: Contact Us
Balance: $500+; Private Checking account holders
Penalty for early withdrawal. Rate may change at end of term. Fees may reduce earnings.
How to Open: Open Now
How to Open: Open Now
Method of Compounding: Simple
Open Online: Open Account; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Effective Date: 10/15/26 through 10/21/26; A $500 minimum opening deposit is required to open and earn the advertised APY
Premium
Special offer for Washington Trust Freedom Ultra or Freedom Plus checking account customers; Open in branch or over the phone; Freedom Plus or Freedom Ultra checking account required; APY effective as of 4/1/2026; Maximum balance not stated; Minimum balance to earn stated APY $0.01
Balance: $1,000 & up; Must maintain a Prime Time Checking account; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Share Certificate/IRA Rates
Minimum balance to earn stated APY $0.01; Freedom Ultra Checking and Freedom Plus Checking customers receive an extra 0.25% APY on the above rates
3.30% APY***; Ideal usage: Bridge to a larger financial goal (e.g., car or a home down payment); ATM Access: No; Check Writing: No
Must be an owner on a Beacon Bank checking account; Balance cannot exceed $1,000,000; No additional deposits before maturity
Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required; same rate for IRA Certificate
Balance: $5,000
Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal during the term of the CD.
IRAs table
Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal during the term of the CD.
Requires a BN Premium Checking Account at account opening; penalty for early withdrawal; APY accurate as of October 22, 2026
Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal during the term.
Requires a BN Premium Checking Account at time of account opening; Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rate from the table captioned Premium Gold IRA. The $1,000 minimum and checking requirement are stated only for Premium Gold CDs.
Up to $500,000
Premium APY (footnotes 1,2)
Regular APY
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Statement CD; statement-based CDs only
Statement-based CD
6 Month TD No Catch CD
Balance: $500+; Private Checking account holders
Effective Date: 10/15/26 through 10/21/26; Also applicable to IRA Certificates of Deposit; A $500 minimum opening deposit is required to open and earn the advertised APY
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
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: $1,000 & up; Must maintain a Prime Time Checking account; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Penalty for early withdrawal. Rate may change at end of term. Fees may reduce earnings.
How to Open: Open Now
How to Open: Open Now
Open Online: Open Account; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Share Certificate/IRA Rates
Balance: $5,000
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 3 Months Interest
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 3 Months Interest
Premium
Interest rate 3.20%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required; same rate for IRA Certificate
Up to $500,000
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00; Premium APY; requires Personal Premium Checking or Personal Premium Money Market account
Premium APY (footnotes 1,2)
Premium APY
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00
Regular APY
Regular APY
Rates effective 8/31/26
Minimum balance to earn stated APY $0.01; Freedom Ultra Checking and Freedom Plus Checking customers receive an extra 0.25% APY on the above rates
12 Month TD IRA Add-Vantage CD; IRA certificate
12 Month TD No Catch CD
Minimum balance is $0.01 to earn interest; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal of principal
Balance: $500+; Private Checking account holders
New Money Only; All funds must be new money (funds on deposit less than 30 days); Requires BankNewport personal checking account; Early withdrawal penalty applies
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); requires BankNewport personal checking account; Online application; APY accurate as of October 22, 2026; limited time offer
Limited Time Offer; New Money Only; New money is funds on deposit with BankNewport for less than 30 days; BankNewport personal checking account required for CD specials
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); BankNewport personal checking account required for CD specials; offer may be withdrawn at any time; early withdrawal penalty applies
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); requires BankNewport personal checking account; early withdrawal penalty applies; offer may be withdrawn at any time
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); BankNewport personal checking account required for CD specials; early withdrawal penalty; offer may be withdrawn at any time
Limited Time Offer; New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); Requires BankNewport personal checking account; Penalty for early withdrawal; Offer may be withdrawn at any time
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); BankNewport personal checking account required; early withdrawal penalty; offer may be withdrawn at any time
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); BankNewport personal checking account required for IRA specials; offer may be withdrawn at any time; early withdrawal and IRS penalties may apply; Apply in Branch
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); BankNewport personal checking account required for IRA specials; early withdrawal penalty and IRS penalties may apply; offer may be withdrawn at any time; apply in branch
Method of Compounding: Monthly
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 & up; Must maintain a Prime Time Checking account; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal during the term of the CD.
IRAs table
Existing money; Requires BankNewport personal checking account; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Requires a BN Premium Checking Account at account opening; penalty for early withdrawal; APY accurate as of October 22, 2026
Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal during the term.
Existing money; BankNewport personal checking account required for CD specials; offer can be withdrawn at any time; early withdrawal penalty applies
Existing money; BankNewport personal checking account required for CD specials; early withdrawal penalty; offer can be withdrawn at any time
Limited Time Offer; Existing money; Requires BankNewport personal checking account; Penalty for early withdrawal; Offer can be withdrawn at any time
Existing money; BankNewport personal checking account required; early withdrawal penalty; offer can be withdrawn at any time
Existing money; BankNewport personal checking account required for IRA specials; offer can be withdrawn at any time; early withdrawal and IRS penalties may apply; Apply in Branch
Existing money; BankNewport personal checking account required for IRA specials; early withdrawal penalty and IRS penalties may apply; offer can be withdrawn at any time; apply in branch
Requires a BN Premium Checking Account at time of account opening; Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rate from the table captioned Premium Gold IRA. The $1,000 minimum and checking requirement are stated only for Premium Gold CDs.
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: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Penalty for early withdrawal. Rate may change at end of term. Fees may reduce earnings.
Available when account is opened in a Santander location in CT, DE, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or select areas in FL (Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward counties, Collier county ZIP Code 34141); In-Branch Only; Minimum deposit of $500 to open and receive this APY; early withdrawal penalty applies
Limited time offer; Balance: $500+; Open to existing or new Private Checking account holders
Open Online: Open Account; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Limited Time CD Offer; Promotional APY; Open with as little as $500; Enjoy the security of a locked in rate; Earn guaranteed returns
Balance: $5,000
Share Certificate/IRA Rates
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
How to Open: Open Now
How to Open: Open Now
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 3 Months Interest
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 3 Months Interest
Effective Date: 10/15/26 through 10/21/26; Also applicable to IRA Certificates of Deposit; A $500 minimum opening deposit is required to open and earn the advertised APY
Premium
Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required
New Money Only; All funds must be new money (funds on deposit less than 30 days); Requires BankNewport personal checking account; Early withdrawal penalty applies
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); requires BankNewport personal checking account; Online application; APY accurate as of October 22, 2026; limited time offer
Limited Time Offer; New Money Only; New money is funds on deposit with BankNewport for less than 30 days; BankNewport personal checking account required for CD specials
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); requires BankNewport personal checking account; early withdrawal penalty applies; offer may be withdrawn at any time
Limited Time Offer; New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); Requires BankNewport personal checking account; Penalty for early withdrawal; Offer may be withdrawn at any time
New money only (funds on deposit with BankNewport less than 30 days); BankNewport personal checking account required; early withdrawal penalty; offer may be withdrawn at any time
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal during the term of the CD.
IRAs table
Existing money; Requires BankNewport personal checking account; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Requires a BN Premium Checking Account at account opening; penalty for early withdrawal; APY accurate as of October 22, 2026
Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal during the term.
Limited Time Offer; Existing money; Requires BankNewport personal checking account; Penalty for early withdrawal; Offer can be withdrawn at any time
Existing money; BankNewport personal checking account required; early withdrawal penalty; offer can be withdrawn at any time
Requires a BN Premium Checking Account at time of account opening; Minimum to open a Certificate of Deposit is $1,000; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rate from the table captioned Premium Gold IRA. The $1,000 minimum and checking requirement are stated only for Premium Gold CDs.
Open Online: Open Account; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Choose a term from 1-2 years; Open in branch or on the phone; Washington Trust checking account required; Maximum deposit amount $5 million; APY effective as of 8/26/2026
Share Certificate/IRA Rates
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
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
How to Open: Contact Us
How to Open: Contact Us
Effective Date: 10/15/26 through 10/21/26; Also applicable to IRA Certificates of Deposit; A $500 minimum opening deposit is required to open and earn the advertised APY
3.30% APY****; Ideal usage: Medium to long-term goals where you don't need money right away (e.g., planning a major purchase or building wealth safely); ATM Access: No; Check Writing: No
Must be an owner on a Beacon Bank checking account; Balance cannot exceed $1,000,000; No additional deposits before maturity
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 3 Months Interest
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 3 Months Interest
Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required; same rate for IRA Certificate
Interest rate 2.96%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Balance: $1,000 & up; Must maintain a Prime Time Checking account; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Rates effective 8/31/26
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00; Premium APY; requires Personal Premium Checking or Personal Premium Money Market account
Premium APY (footnotes 1,2)
Premium APY
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00
Regular APY
Regular APY
Balance: $5,000
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Share Certificate/IRA Rates
Open Online: Open Account; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; One-time rate bump up allowed during term (notify credit union to bump up)
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 3 Months Interest
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 3 Months Interest
Balance: $1,000 & up; Must maintain a Prime Time Checking account; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required
Rates effective 8/31/26
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Balance: $5,000
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00; Premium APY; requires Personal Premium Checking or Personal Premium Money Market account
Premium APY (footnotes 1,2)
Premium APY
How to Open: Contact Us
How to Open: Contact Us
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00
Regular APY
Regular APY
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Minimum balance to earn stated APY $0.01; Freedom Ultra Checking and Freedom Plus Checking customers receive an extra 0.25% APY on the above rates
Premium
Penalty for early withdrawal. Rate may change at end of term. Fees may reduce earnings.
Minimum balance is $0.01 to earn interest; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal of principal
Share Certificate/IRA Rates
Open Online: Open Account; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; One-time rate bump up allowed during term (notify credit union to bump up)
Rates effective 8/31/26
Balance: $1,000 & up; Must maintain a Prime Time Checking account; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Balance: $5,000
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00; Premium APY; requires Personal Premium Checking or Personal Premium Money Market account
Premium APY (footnotes 1,2)
Premium APY
Interest Paid: Monthly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 6 Months Interest
How to Open: Contact Us
How to Open: Contact Us
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00
Regular APY
Regular APY
No Longer for Sale
Minimum balance to earn stated APY $0.01; Freedom Ultra Checking and Freedom Plus Checking customers receive an extra 0.25% APY on the above rates
Premium
Statement CD; statement-based CDs only
Minimum balance is $0.01 to earn interest; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal of principal
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Open Online: Open Account; Early withdrawal penalty may apply; One-time rate bump up allowed during term (notify credit union to bump up)
Rates effective 8/31/26
Balance: $1,000 & up; Must maintain a Prime Time Checking account; Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Interest rate 2.71%; interest compounded daily and paid monthly
Online CD; Open online; APY accurate as of 07/28/2026
Minimum balance to earn stated APY $0.01; Freedom Ultra Checking and Freedom Plus Checking customers receive an extra 0.25% APY on the above rates
Balance: $5,000
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00; Premium APY; requires Personal Premium Checking or Personal Premium Money Market account
Premium APY (footnotes 1,2)
Premium APY
Interest Paid: Monthly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 6 Months Interest
Interest Paid: Quarterly; Early Withdrawal Penalty of 6 Months Interest
How to Open: Contact Us
How to Open: Contact Us
IRA; minimum to open IRA $500.00
Regular APY
Regular APY
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Premium
Statement CD; statement-based CDs only
Statement-based CD
Regular APY
Minimum balance is $0.01 to earn interest; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal of principal
Compare local Slatersville, RI 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.
Rhode Island 12-month CD rates rose 0.038 points over the past 7 days to 2.849% APY.
Rhode Island 6-month CD rates fell 0.049 points over the past 7 days to 2.791% APY.
Where are Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | RI Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.533% | $76.67 | $153.33 | $383.33 | $766.65 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.791% | $139.53 | $279.05 | $697.63 | $1,395.25 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.849% | $142.45 | $284.90 | $712.25 | $1,424.50 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.411% | $170.57 | $341.13 | $852.83 | $1,705.65 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.985% | $149.26 | $298.52 | $746.30 | $1,492.60 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.534% | $126.71 | $253.42 | $633.55 | $1,267.10 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.313% | $115.65 | $231.31 | $578.28 | $1,156.55 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.542% | $127.12 | $254.24 | $635.60 | $1,271.20 |
| 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 Rhode Island average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | RI Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.533% | $76.67 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.791% | $139.53 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.849% | $142.45 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.985% | $149.26 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.534% | $126.71 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.538% blended | $634.62/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Rhode Island average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 380 CD rates from 15 banks and 13 credit unions with locations in Slatersville, Rhode Island, plus national online institutions available to Rhode Island 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: BankNewport offers a CD at 4.50% APY with a minimum deposit of $1,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Slatersville, Rhode Island.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Slatersville, Rhode Island
To find the best APYs in Slatersville, Rhode Island, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Slatersville, Rhode Island has 13 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 (state-level data shown; city data not available)
18.7% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%. At today’s RI 12-month CD average of 2.849%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,929/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $140 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 Slatersville, Rhode Island 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 Slatersville, Rhode Island 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 Slatersville, Rhode Island savers easier access to their funds. For example, Bank5 Connect is offering its 6 Month CD at 4.00% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Navy Federal Credit Union is offering its 5 Year Long-Term Certificate at 3.90% 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 Slatersville, Rhode Island 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 Slatersville, Rhode Island 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 Slatersville, Rhode Island 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 Slatersville, Rhode Island 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 RI top rate of 4.50% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $450 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Slatersville, Rhode Island CD LadderRI CD rates currently range from 1.533% (3-month) to 2.534% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Slatersville, Rhode Island CD at 4.50% 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 SavingsRhode Island’s average 12-month CD is 2.849% 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 Slatersville, Rhode Island 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 Slatersville, Rhode Island. 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 RI.
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.