Elliott, South Carolina CD rates from banks and credit unions serving South Carolina range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 19, 2026. Current Elliott, South Carolina CD rates include Truliant Federal Credit UnionTruliant Federal Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.43%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Limited-Time 12 Month Term at 5.00% APY, Family Trust Federal Credit UnionFamily Trust Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.53%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36 Month Traditional Certificate at 5.00% APY, Skyla Federal Credit UnionSkyla Federal Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.56%Real return: +1.95%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 48 Month Elite Jumbo CD at 4.75% APY, Honda Federal Credit UnionHonda Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.74%Real return: +1.80%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 5 Year Roth Executive IRA Certificate at 4.60% APY, and Carolina Trust Federal Credit UnionCarolina Trust Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.86%Real return: +1.74%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18 Month Variable Rate IRA Certificate at 4.54% APY. CD rates as of October 19, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Elliott is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 708 institutions serving the South Carolina area are available to Elliott residents, with CD rates as high as 5.00% APY from Truliant Federal Credit Union. 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 19, 2026
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; 3 Month Certificate requires minimum deposit of $5,000
Compounded Quarterly; Members 55 years old and over can add an additional 15 basis points to the stated rate. Restrictions do apply.
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required to receive premium; Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026
Regular & IRA Certificates
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificates; Compound Dividend Rate
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate; Minimum Balance $10,000
Regular & IRA Certificates
Regular & IRA Certificates
Regular & IRA Certificates
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate
Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Base APY; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Min. Balance $500 Rate; Regular term certificates require $500.00 minimum
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: Greater than $250,000; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Rates subject to change after account opened
Balances Less than or Equal to $250,000; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Dividends paid at maturity for terms less than 12 months.
Balance: LESS THAN $25,000
Early withdrawal penalty may be imposed
Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99
Balance: $250.00 - $9,999.99; Standard APY
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Dividend Rate 1.00%; APY 1.00%; Minimum deposit $250.00; Dividends compounded quarterly; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Dividends paid at maturity for terms less than 12 months.
Dividends paid at maturity for terms less than 12 months.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $100,000+
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $50,000+
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: Up to $50,000
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rates offered 8/11/2026 through 8/24/2026
Relationship Interest Rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; California Bay Area counties branches only
Standard rate; Truist offers any term from 7 days to 60 months at this rate, all balance tiers; rates accurate as of 5/12/2026
Min. balance to earn APY: $500
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $100,001 and up
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Balance: $50,001 to $100,000.99
Minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $1,000; valid for new clients or existing clients with a minimum of $25,000 in new money; early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; Open Online
CD Rate Special; Rates available for new checking account customers with Direct Deposit or established checking account customers with Direct Deposit; APY accurate as of 09/21/2026; early withdrawal penalty varies from 3 to 18 months interest; Stop by a local Security Federal Bank branch to open a CD
$500 minimum investment for 6-60 month regular & IRA certificates; $100,000 minimum for jumbo certificates
Balance: $1,000 to $50,000.99
Share Certificate Accounts - Share; Effective October 14, 2026 through October 19, 2026; $500 minimum investment
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Features: $250 Minimum Balance
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum balance $100,000; Rates effective October 1, 2026
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $100,000+
Dividends paid at maturity for terms less than 12 months.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Minimum balance $500; Rates effective October 1, 2026
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificates; Compound Dividend Rate
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate; Minimum Balance $10,000
Compounded Quarterly; Members 55 years old and over can add an additional 15 basis points to the stated rate. Restrictions do apply.
Dividends paid at maturity for terms less than 12 months.
Dividends paid at maturity for terms less than 12 months.
Balance: LESS THAN $25,000
Balance: $50,000+
Balance: $50,000+
Effective September 28, 2026
Balance: Up to $50,000
Balance: Up to $50,000
Minimum deposit $250.00; Dividends compounded quarterly; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required to receive premium; Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026
Regular & IRA Certificates
Regular & IRA Certificates
Regular & IRA Certificates
Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Base APY; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly
Regular & IRA Certificates
Min. Balance $500 Rate; Regular term certificates require $500.00 minimum
Regular & IRA Certificates; new external funds required
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
$500 minimum investment for 6-60 month regular & IRA certificates; $100,000 minimum for jumbo certificates
Qualifying new relationship clients only; Offering rate effective June 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; Minimum deposit of $5,000 required to open and maintain the advertised rate; If the account balance falls below $5,000, the account reverts to the then-current standard rate; Rate is fixed for the term; Early withdrawal penalty applies
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $1,000; valid for new clients or existing clients with a minimum of $25,000 in new money; early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; Open Online
Minimum balance $100,000; Rates effective October 1, 2026
Balance: $100,001 and up
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
IRA Certificate (Minimum Balances of $500); Penalties may apply for early withdrawals
Share Certificate Accounts - Share; Effective October 14, 2026 through October 19, 2026; $500 minimum investment
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: LESS THAN $25,000
Minimum balance $500; Rates effective October 1, 2026
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 1-Year Term CD renews automatically for the same term
Minimum to earn APY: $250,000
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Rates effective as of February 6, 2026; APY assumes no withdrawal before maturity; interest compounded quarterly
IRA certificate; Advantage Certificate pays a premium dividend; monthly dividend; Effective September 28, 2026
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Minimum to earn APY: $100,000
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificates; Compound Dividend Rate
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate; Minimum Balance $10,000
Minimum to earn APY: $500
Balance: $50,001 to $100,000.99
Features: $250 Minimum Balance
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
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
Dividends paid quarterly for 12 - 36 month terms.
Dividends paid quarterly for 12 - 36 month terms.
Fixed rate
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required to receive premium; Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026
IRA; Variable rate; subject to change on the last Thursday of the month without prior notice; penalty for early withdrawal
Variable rate; subject to change on the last Thursday of the month without prior notice; penalty for early withdrawal
Senior rate
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Senior rate
Features: $250 Minimum Balance
Minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $1,000; valid for new clients or existing clients with a minimum of $25,000 in new money; early withdrawal penalty applies; APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; Open Online
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$500 minimum investment for 6-60 month regular & IRA certificates; $100,000 minimum for jumbo certificates
Share Certificate Accounts - Share; Effective October 14, 2026 through October 19, 2026; $500 minimum investment
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Minimum to earn APY: $250,000
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Minimum to earn APY: $100,000
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificates; Compound Dividend Rate
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate; Minimum Balance $10,000
Dividends paid quarterly for 12 - 36 month terms.
Minimum to earn APY: $500
Jumbo certificate, minimum $100,000; Dividend rate column labeled 'DIVIDEND RATE APR'
Dividends paid quarterly for 12 - 36 month terms.
Dividends paid quarterly for 12 - 36 month terms.
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required to receive premium; Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026
Dividend rate and APR shown in one column; minimum deposit: any denomination above $100; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate
Balance: $1,000 and over; CDs 1,000 and over
Balance: $100,001 and up
Balance: $100,000+
Individual Retirement Account; available as 18-month CDs; rates effective as of February 6, 2026; APY assumes no withdrawal before maturity; interest compounded quarterly
Rates effective as of February 6, 2026; APY assumes no withdrawal before maturity; interest compounded quarterly
Regular & IRA Certificates
Balance: $100,000 OR MORE
Fixed rate
Regular & IRA Certificates
Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Base APY; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly
Balance: $50,000+
Regular & IRA Certificates
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: Up to $50,000
Min. Balance $500 Rate; Regular term certificates require $500.00 minimum
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Balance: $50,001 to $100,000.99
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
$500 minimum investment for 6-60 month regular & IRA certificates; $100,000 minimum for jumbo certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $500; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $500
Min. balance to earn APY: $500
Minimum balance $100,000; Rates effective October 1, 2026
Share Certificate Accounts - Share; Effective October 14, 2026 through October 19, 2026; $500 minimum investment
IRA Certificate (Minimum Balances of $500); Penalties may apply for early withdrawals
Minimum balance $500; Rates effective October 1, 2026
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Features: $250 Minimum Balance
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificates; Compound Dividend Rate
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate; Minimum Balance $10,000
Minimum to earn APY: $250,000
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Minimum deposit $250.00; Dividends compounded quarterly; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum to earn APY: $100,000
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required to receive premium; Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026
Jumbo certificate, minimum $100,000; Dividend rate column labeled 'DIVIDEND RATE APR'
Minimum to earn APY: $500
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Dividend rate and APR shown in one column; minimum deposit: any denomination above $100; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Dividends compounded and credited monthly; early withdrawal penalty applies
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate
Effective September 28, 2026
Balance: $1,000 and over; CDs 1,000 and over
Step Up; Minimum to earn APY: $250,000
Balance: $100,001 and up
Regular & IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000; footnote 1 on term
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000
Penalty applies to withdraw principal before maturity; dividends may be withdrawn at any time without penalty; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Min. balance to earn APY: $20,000; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $20,000; footnote 1 on term
Min. balance to earn APY: $20,000
$500 minimum investment for 6-60 month regular & IRA certificates; $100,000 minimum for jumbo certificates
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Share Certificate Accounts - Share; Effective October 14, 2026 through October 19, 2026; $500 minimum investment
Min. balance to earn APY: $500; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $500; footnote 1 on term
Min. balance to earn APY: $500
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Features: $250 Minimum Balance
Share Certificates; Minimum Balances of $100,000
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificates; Compound Dividend Rate
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate; Minimum Balance $10,000
Share Certificates; Minimum Balances of $500
Jumbo certificate, minimum $100,000; Dividend rate column labeled 'DIVIDEND RATE APR'
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate
Dividend rate and APR shown in one column; minimum deposit: any denomination above $100; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Minimum to earn APY: $250,000
Minimum deposit $250.00; Dividends compounded quarterly; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum to earn APY: $100,000
Balance: $1,000 and over; CDs 1,000 and over
Regular & IRA Certificates
Minimum to earn APY: $500
Regular & IRA Certificates
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required to receive premium; Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000
$500 minimum investment for 6-60 month regular & IRA certificates; $100,000 minimum for jumbo certificates
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Min. balance to earn APY: $20,000; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $20,000
Min. balance to earn APY: $20,000
Share Certificate Accounts - Share; Effective October 14, 2026 through October 19, 2026; $500 minimum investment
Rates effective as of February 6, 2026; APY assumes no withdrawal before maturity; interest compounded quarterly
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Features: $250 Minimum Balance
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificates; Compound Dividend Rate
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate; Minimum Balance $10,000
Share Certificates; Minimum Balances of $100,000
Min. balance to earn APY: $500; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $500
Min. balance to earn APY: $500
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Share Certificates; Minimum Balances of $500
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate
Jumbo certificate, minimum $100,000; Dividend rate column labeled 'DIVIDEND RATE APR'
Dividend rate and APR shown in one column; minimum deposit: any denomination above $100; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Regular & IRA Certificates
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required to receive premium; Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026
Min. Balance $500 Rate; Regular term certificates require $500.00 minimum
Balance: $1,000 and over; CDs 1,000 and over
Regular & IRA Certificates
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Regular & IRA Certificates
Regular & IRA Certificates
Minimum to earn APY: $250,000
Minimum deposit $250.00; Dividends compounded quarterly; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Jumbo
Effective September 28, 2026
Minimum to earn APY: $100,000
Minimum to earn APY: $500
Compounded Quarterly; Members 55 years old and over can add an additional 15 basis points to the stated rate. Restrictions do apply.
Balance: $100,000 OR MORE
Balance: $500 minimum to earn APY
Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Base APY; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly
Certificates ($500+ Balance); Penalties may apply for early withdrawal; Minimum deposit of $500 required
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000
Min. balance to earn APY: $100,000
$500 minimum investment for 6-60 month regular & IRA certificates; $100,000 minimum for jumbo certificates
Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Min. balance to earn APY: $20,000; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $20,000
Min. balance to earn APY: $20,000
Share Certificate Accounts - Share; Effective October 14, 2026 through October 19, 2026; $500 minimum investment
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $100,000+
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificates; Compound Dividend Rate
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate; Minimum Balance $10,000
Dividends compounded & credited quarterly; dividend period quarterly
Features: $250 Minimum Balance
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Share Certificates; Minimum Balances of $100,000
Quarterly Posted Dividend Certificate
Share Certificates; Minimum Balances of $500
Min. balance to earn APY: $500; Traditional IRA Certificates
Min. balance to earn APY: $500
Min. balance to earn APY: $500
Jumbo certificate, minimum $100,000; Dividend rate column labeled 'DIVIDEND RATE APR'
Dividend rate and APR shown in one column; minimum deposit: any denomination above $100; subject to early withdrawal penalty
Rate = dividend rate; penalty for early withdrawal; minimum deposit $500
Preferred APY includes 0.35% premium; Direct Deposit and eStatements required to receive premium; Regular, IRA, or ESA certificate; Rates effective as of 10/14/2026
Min. Balance $500 Rate; Regular term certificates require $500.00 minimum
Regular & IRA Certificates
IRA certificate; Advantage Certificate pays a premium dividend; monthly dividend; Effective September 28, 2026
Requires 5 years of membership; Effective September 28, 2026
Regular & IRA Certificates
Balance: $1,000 and over; CDs 1,000 and over
Regular & IRA Certificates
Penalty applies to withdraw principal before maturity; dividends may be withdrawn at any time without penalty; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Regular & IRA Certificates
Jumbo
Effective September 28, 2026
Compare local Elliott, SC 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.
South Carolina 12-month CD rates fell 0.037 points over the past 7 days to 2.978% APY.
South Carolina 6-month CD rates rose 0.033 points over the past 7 days to 2.580% APY.
Where are South 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 South Carolina average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | SC Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.472% | $73.62 | $147.24 | $368.10 | $736.20 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.580% | $128.98 | $257.96 | $644.90 | $1,289.80 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.978% | $148.92 | $297.84 | $744.60 | $1,489.20 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.611% | $130.57 | $261.14 | $652.85 | $1,305.70 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.705% | $135.26 | $270.52 | $676.30 | $1,352.60 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.572% | $128.62 | $257.24 | $643.10 | $1,286.20 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.668% | $133.38 | $266.75 | $666.88 | $1,333.75 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.848% | $142.40 | $284.80 | $712.00 | $1,424.00 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 19, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s South Carolina average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | SC Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.472% | $73.62 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.580% | $128.98 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.978% | $148.92 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.705% | $135.26 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.572% | $128.62 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.462% blended | $615.40/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and South 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 761 CD rates from 19 banks and 39 credit unions with locations in Elliott, South Carolina, plus national online institutions available to South 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: Truliant Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 5.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Elliott, South Carolina.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Elliott, South Carolina
To find the best APYs in Elliott, South Carolina, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Elliott, South Carolina has 39 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)
18.9% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%. At today’s SC 12-month CD average of 2.978%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,152/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $124 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 Elliott, South 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 Elliott, South 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 Elliott, South Carolina savers easier access to their funds. For example, Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Term Share Certificates at 4.34% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Skyla Federal Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Elite Jumbo CD at 4.75% 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 Elliott, South 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 Elliott, South 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 Elliott, South 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 Elliott, South 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 SC top rate of 5.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $500 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Elliott, South Carolina CD LadderSC CD rates currently range from 1.472% (3-month) to 2.572% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Elliott, South Carolina CD at 5.00% 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 SavingsSouth Carolina’s average 12-month CD is 2.978% 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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