Memphis, Tennessee CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 31, 2026. Current Memphis, Tennessee CD rates include Hope Federal Credit Union Jackson, MSHope Federal Credit Union Jackson, MS1451 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.78%Real return: +1.25%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 29, 2026 offering 60 Month Jumbo Share Certificates (CDs) at 4.95% APY, Financial Federal BankFinancial Federal Bank1715 Aaron Brenner Dr, Memphis, TN 38120A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.53%Real return: +0.55%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 31, 2026 offering 24 Month CD at 4.25% APY, Firefighters First Federal Credit UnionFirefighters First Federal Credit Union5150 Stage Rd Ste 102, Memphis, TN 38134 3169A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%Real return: +0.40%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 29, 2026 offering 2 Year Retirement Liquid Share Certificate at 4.10% APY, First National Bank of Eastern ArkansasFirst National Bank of Eastern Arkansas775 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.75%Real return: +0.37%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 31, 2026 offering 1 Year CD at 4.07% APY, and Memphis City Employees Credit UnionMemphis City Employees Credit Union2608 Avery Ave, Memphis, TN 38112 4821A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.01%Real return: +0.36%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 29, 2026 offering 6 Month CD at 4.06% APY. CD rates as of October 31, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Memphis has 231 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.95% APY from Hope Federal Credit Union Jackson, MS at 1451 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Tennessee 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 31, 2026
Effective Date: October 19th, 2026
Balance: $100 to $999.99; Additional deposits accepted at any time; rolls into a regular CD of the same term once balance exceeds $999.99
Balance: $50,000.00 and over
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999
Balance: $1,000.00 and up; *APR column shown as rate
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Minimum Balance: $50,000
Minimum Balance: $500
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Certificate Rates $1,000-$9,999 tier; APY = Annual Percentage Yield
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
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
Paid monthly
Maximum deposit $240,000; APY accurate as of 10-23-2026; Rates subject to change without notice
Rates effective as of 01/27/2026
Minimum Opening Deposit and Minimum Balance to earn dividends $1000.00; IRA Certificate available
Term: 3 months through 5 months; Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99; Minimum balance of $500 required; Any certificate may be opened as an IRA Certificate
Balance: $1,000 - $74,999; Effective 10/1/2026
Dividend credited monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 30 days of dividends
Dividends quarterly; early withdrawals subject to penalty
Minimum Balance $500
Accurate as of 09/30/2026
Minimum to open certificates of deposit $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
IRA APY; Minimum to open IRA certificates $100; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Jumbo Certificate; Balance: $100,000.00 and over
APY is the Annual Percentage Yield; Effective Date 02/01/2026
Balance: $500 to $24,999
Regular Certificate; Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
Term: 3 months (90 to 179 days)
$1,000 minimum balance to obtain the APY on 3 month - 5 year CDs / IRAs; A penalty applies for early withdrawal.
Dividends paid monthly
Time Deposits Maturing < 1 Year; $500 minimum opening deposit
Penalty: 2 MO; Interest credited monthly; Effective 10/20/2026
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Balance: $1K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Dividends Paid: Monthly
Rates effective September 18, 2026
Available as an I.R.A. account; Certificates of Deposit subject to early withdrawal penalty
Interest penalty for early withdrawal may apply
Computed Daily, Posted Quarterly
Penalty equal to 180 days' dividends for early withdrawal
Penalty for early withdrawal: 60 days
Rates effective September 1, 2026; 60 days penalty for early withdrawal of certificate
Balance: $50,000 & up; Dividends Paid Monthly
Balance: $100,000 and over
Also offered as IRA Share Certificate; Rates effective 9/30/2026 through 10/13/2026; for certificates purchased through 10/13/2026
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999.99
Minimum balance to open: $50,000 - $250,000 New Money; Open now (online) or Open in branch; Our highest CD rate
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Quarterly Paid Dividends
Minimum $500 balance. Early withdrawal fees apply.
Effective Date: October 19th, 2026
Balance: $50,000.00+
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999
Quarterly Paid Dividends
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Share CDs and IRA CDs
Balance: $100 to $999.99; Additional deposits accepted at any time; rolls into a regular CD of the same term once balance exceeds $999.99
Balance: $500.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 and up; *APR column shown as rate
Minimum Balance: $50,000
Minimum Balance: $500
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Certificate Rates $1,000-$9,999 tier; APY = Annual Percentage Yield
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Early withdrawal penalty applies
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Early withdrawal penalty applies
Promo rate; 25% of opening deposit must be new money; penalties apply for early withdrawal; converts to regular certificate at maturity unless changed during 7-day grace period
PROMO: 6, 12, or 18 Months
Rates effective September 18, 2026
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
Interest compounded and credited quarterly; Open Online; Promotional rate applies only to the initial term and will not apply when the CD renews; Rates accurate as of 10/30/26
Maximum deposit $240,000; APY accurate as of 10-23-2026; Rates subject to change without notice
New money deposits required; $10,000 minimum opening deposit
Dividend Rate; $1,000 minimum opening deposit required; early withdrawal penalty applies
Interest penalty for early withdrawal may apply
Partial withdrawals allowed; APY as of 10/20/2026
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Paid monthly
Jumbo rate; standard jumbo rates available on deposits of $95,000 or more
Balance: $50,000 & up; Dividends Paid Monthly
Balance: Under $10,000; APY shown as 4.00% + Youth Bonus (bonus amount not stated)
Also offered as IRA Share Certificate; Rates effective 9/30/2026 through 10/13/2026; for certificates purchased through 10/13/2026
Balance: $10,000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Penalty for early withdrawal: 60 days
Rates effective September 1, 2026; 60 days penalty for early withdrawal of certificate
Balance: $250 - $2,500; Maximum Balance: $2,500
Minimum certificate deposit: $1,000
Penalty for early withdrawal: 90 days dividend
APY based on interest paid quarterly
Share CDs and IRA CDs; source rate '3.4.55%' is malformed, so rate not stored
Balance: $100,000 and above; special rate on select new CD accounts
IRA
Balance: $50,000.00+
Balance: $50,000.00+
Balance: $10,000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999
Quarterly Paid Dividends
Effective Date: October 19th, 2026
Balance: $2,000.00 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Minimum $500 balance; Early withdrawal fees apply
Minimum $500 balance. Early withdrawal fees apply.
Quarterly Paid Dividends
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500.00
Add-On Certificate; $100 minimum balance to open; dividends paid quarterly; minimum add-on deposit $25 after opening
Minimum Balance: $50,000
Minimum Balance: $500
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship rate; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
California counties only; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $1,000.00 and up; *APR column shown as rate
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Certificate Rates $1,000-$9,999 tier; APY = Annual Percentage Yield
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Dividend Compound: Monthly; 0.25% new money/direct deposit addition not applicable
Dividend Compound: Monthly; 0.25% direct deposit/new money addition not applicable to this certificate
Dividend Compound: Monthly; 0.25% direct deposit/new money addition not applicable
APY based on interest paid quarterly
Minimum $500 balance. Early withdrawal fees apply.
Share CDs and IRA CDs
Individual Retirement Accounts; Rates as of 10/1/26
Balance: $50,000.00+
Balance: $50,000.00+
Balance: $10,000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999
Effective Date: October 19th, 2026
Balance: $2,000.00 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500.00
Minimum Balance: $50,000
Minimum Balance: $500
Balance: $1,000.00 and up; *APR column shown as rate
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Educational IRA; $100 minimum and $2,000 maximum
Certificate Rates $1,000-$9,999 tier; APY = Annual Percentage Yield
Educational IRA; $100 minimum and $2,000 maximum
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Early withdrawal penalty applies
Early withdrawal penalty applies
Promo rate; 25% of opening deposit must be new money; penalties apply for early withdrawal; converts to regular certificate at maturity unless changed during 7-day grace period
PROMO: 6, 12, or 18 Months
Maximum deposit $240,000; APY accurate as of 10-23-2026; Rates subject to change without notice
Dividend Rate; $1,000 minimum opening deposit required; early withdrawal penalty applies
Effective 08/15/2023; All rates stated as APY; Certificate rates are set for the term of the account; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $100K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Balance: $1K Minimum APY tier; Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Paid monthly
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Dividend Compound: Monthly; 0.25% new money/direct deposit addition may apply
Dividend Compound: Monthly
Dividend Compound: Monthly
Rates effective as of 01/27/2026
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99; Regular IRA
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99; Regular IRA
Jumbo Certificate; Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Compounding: Dividend Rate Compounding 3.85%, APY Compounding 3.92%
Regular Certificate; Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
Jumbo rate; standard jumbo rates available on deposits of $95,000 or more
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $10,000.00 - $9,999.99 (as printed)
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Early withdrawal penalty 120 days; APY based on interest paid quarterly
Balance: $50,000 & up; Dividends Paid Monthly
Minimum $500 balance. Early withdrawal fees apply.
Penalty for early withdrawal: 60 days
Rates effective September 1, 2026; 60 days penalty for early withdrawal of certificate
Penalty for early withdrawal: 90 days dividend
Also offered as IRA Share Certificate; Rates effective 9/30/2026 through 10/13/2026; for certificates purchased through 10/13/2026
Share CDs and IRA CDs
Balance: $50,000.00+
IRA
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999
Quarterly Paid Dividends
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Quarterly Paid Dividends
Minimum $500 balance; Early withdrawal fees apply
*APR column shown as rate
Minimum Balance: $50,000
Minimum Balance: $500
Effective Date: October 19th, 2026
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Certificate Rates $1,000-$9,999 tier; APY = Annual Percentage Yield
Quarterly Paid Dividends
Quarterly Paid Dividends
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Interest compounded and credited quarterly; Open Online; Promotional rate applies only to the initial term and will not apply when the CD renews; Rates accurate as of 10/30/26
Maximum deposit $240,000; APY accurate as of 10-23-2026; Rates subject to change without notice
Effective 9/21/2026; Compounds quarterly; Early withdrawal penalty applies
Dividends earned: Monthly
Paid monthly
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Dividend Compound: Monthly; 0.25% new money/direct deposit addition may apply
Dividend Compound: Monthly
Jumbo rate; standard jumbo rates available on deposits of $95,000 or more
Balance: $100,000.00 and over (per page heading)
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Retirement Liquid Share Certificates tier ($10,000.00 - $9,999,99 as printed)
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Early withdrawal penalty 182 days; APY based on interest paid quarterly
Minimum $500 balance. Early withdrawal fees apply.
Penalty for early withdrawal: 60 days
Rates effective September 1, 2026; 60 days penalty for early withdrawal of certificate
Balance: $50,000 & up; Dividends Paid Monthly
Also offered as IRA Share Certificate; Rates effective 9/30/2026 through 10/13/2026; for certificates purchased through 10/13/2026
IRA
One-time option to bump up to higher interest rate; Penalty for early withdrawal: 90 days dividend
One-time option to bump up to higher interest rate
Minimum Balance: $50,000
Minimum $500 balance; Early withdrawal fees apply
Effective Date: October 19th, 2026
Minimum Balance: $500
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Certificate Rates $1,000-$9,999 tier; APY = Annual Percentage Yield
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Dividends earned: Monthly
Maximum deposit $240,000; APY accurate as of 10-23-2026; Rates subject to change without notice
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Balance: $100,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Partial withdrawals allowed; APY as of 10/20/2026
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Compounding: Dividend Rate Compounding 4.05%, APY Compounding 4.13%
Jumbo Certificate; Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99; Regular IRA
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99; Regular IRA
Balance: $1,000 minimum; Rates as of Oct 30, 2026 ET
Dividend Compound: Monthly; 0.25% new money/direct deposit addition may apply
Dividend Compound: Monthly
Dividend Compound: Monthly
Regular Certificate; Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
Minimum $500 balance. Early withdrawal fees apply.
Balance: $50,000 & up; Dividends Paid Monthly
Penalty for early withdrawal: 90 days dividend
IRA
Minimum Balance: $50,000
Effective Date: October 19th, 2026
Minimum Balance: $500
Balance: $1,000.00 - $9,999.99
Certificate Rates $1,000-$9,999 tier; APY = Annual Percentage Yield
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Compounding: Dividend Rate Compounding 4.10%, APY Compounding 4.18%
Jumbo Certificate; Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99; Regular IRA
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99; Regular IRA
Partial withdrawals allowed; APY as of 10/20/2026
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Dividend Compound: Monthly; 0.25% new money/direct deposit addition may apply
Dividend Compound: Monthly
Dividend Compound: Monthly
Regular Certificate; Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
Non-Compounding: Dividend Rate Non-Compounding 4.10%, APY Non-Compounding 4.10%
Term: 3 to 4 Years (1,095 to 1,460 days); Jumbo ($100k minimum); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 240 Days' Dividends
$100k; Term: 3 to 4 Years (1,095 to 1,460 days); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
$100k; Term: 3 to 4 Years (1,095 to 1,460 days); Jumbo ($100k Minimum); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Term: 3 to 4 Years (1,095 to 1,460 days); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 240 Days' Dividends
Term: 3 to 4 Years (1,095 to 1,460 days); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Term: 3 to 4 Years (1,095 to 1,460 days); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Compounding: Dividend Rate Compounding 3.80%, APY Compounding 3.85%
Balance: $1,000 - $74,999; Effective 10/1/2026
IRA APY; Minimum to open IRA certificates $100; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Non-Compounding: Dividend Rate Non-Compounding 3.80%, APY Non-Compounding 3.80%
Minimum and maximum balance requirements may apply
Minimum to open certificates of deposit $1,000; Penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal
Compounding: Dividend Rate Compounding 3.70%, APY Compounding 3.75%
Paid monthly
Jumbo rate; standard jumbo rates available on deposits of $95,000 or more
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $10,000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Minimum $500 balance. Early withdrawal fees apply.
Also offered as IRA Share Certificate; Rates effective 9/30/2026 through 10/13/2026; for certificates purchased through 10/13/2026
Individual Retirement Accounts; Rates as of 10/1/26
Balance: $50,000 & up; Dividends Paid Monthly
Minimum balance to obtain APY: $500.00
Penalty for early withdrawal: 90 days dividend
Minimum Balance: $50,000
Quarterly Paid Dividends
IRA
Minimum Balance: $500
Quarterly Paid Dividends
Minimum $500 balance; Early withdrawal fees apply
Type: Regular; Next Steps: Open Now
Same rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months; Standard interest rates for all balances ($0.01+); Minimum opening deposit $2,500 for terms from 7 to 31 days; $1,000 for terms from 32 days to 60 months; Rates are accurate as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Balance: $100,000 and over; Jumbo IRA
Partial withdrawals allowed; APY as of 10/20/2026
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Compounding: Dividend Rate Compounding 4.15%, APY Compounding 4.23%
Jumbo Certificate; Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99; Regular IRA
Balance: $500 - $99,999.99; Regular IRA
Regular Certificate; Balance: $500.00 - $99,999.99
Non-Compounding: Dividend Rate Non-Compounding 4.15%, APY Non-Compounding 4.15%
Dividend Compound: Monthly; 0.25% new money/direct deposit addition may apply
Dividend Compound: Monthly
Dividend Compound: Monthly
Term: 4 to 5 Years (1,461 to 1,825 days); Jumbo ($100k minimum); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 240 Days' Dividends
$100k; Term: 4 to 5 Years (1,461 to 1,825 days); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Term: 5 Years (1,826 to 2,190 days); Jumbo ($100k minimum); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 240 Days' Dividends
$100k; Term: 5 Years (1,826 to 2,190 days); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
$100k; Term: 4 to 5 Years (1,461 to 1,825 days); Jumbo ($100k Minimum); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Compare local Memphis, TN 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.
Tennessee 12-month CD rates rose 0.019 points over the past 7 days to 3.139% APY.
Tennessee 6-month CD rates rose 0.011 points over the past 7 days to 2.834% APY.
Where are Tennessee 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 Tennessee average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | TN Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.792% | $89.59 | $179.18 | $447.95 | $895.90 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.834% | $141.71 | $283.42 | $708.55 | $1,417.10 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.139% | $156.97 | $313.94 | $784.85 | $1,569.70 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.918% | $145.88 | $291.75 | $729.38 | $1,458.75 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.005% | $150.25 | $300.49 | $751.23 | $1,502.45 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.825% | $141.25 | $282.50 | $706.25 | $1,412.50 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.779% | $138.97 | $277.94 | $694.85 | $1,389.70 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.935% | $146.76 | $293.51 | $733.78 | $1,467.55 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 31, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Tennessee average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | TN Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.792% | $89.59 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.834% | $141.71 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.139% | $156.97 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.005% | $150.25 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.825% | $141.25 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.719% blended | $679.77/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Tennessee average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,176 CD rates from 31 banks and 78 credit unions with locations in Memphis, Tennessee, plus national online institutions available to Tennessee 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: Hope Federal Credit Union Jackson, MS offers a CD at 4.95% APY with a minimum deposit of $1,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Memphis, Tennessee.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Memphis, Tennessee
To find the best APYs in Memphis, Tennessee, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Memphis, Tennessee has 78 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
14.4% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 8.3% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s TN 12-month CD average of 3.139%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($3,662/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $115 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 |
CD Product Information
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 Memphis, Tennessee 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 Memphis, Tennessee 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 Memphis, Tennessee savers easier access to their funds. For example, Memphis City Employees Credit Union is offering its 6 Month CD at 4.06% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Hope Federal Credit Union Jackson, MS is offering its 60 Month Jumbo Share Certificates (CDs) at 4.95% 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 Memphis, Tennessee 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 Memphis, Tennessee 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 Memphis, Tennessee 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 Memphis, Tennessee 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 TN top rate of 4.95% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $495 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Memphis, Tennessee CD LadderTN CD rates currently range from 1.792% (3-month) to 2.825% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Memphis, Tennessee CD at 4.95% 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 SavingsTennessee’s average 12-month CD is 3.139% 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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