Celeste, Texas CD rates from banks and credit unions serving Texas range from 3.50% to 5.02% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Celeste, Texas CD rates include National Police Federal Credit UnionNational Police Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.12%Real return: +2.22%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36-Month IRA at 5.02% APY, A+ Federal Credit UnionA+ Federal Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.13%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month StartUP Share Certificate at 5.00% APY, FIRST EAGLEFIRST EAGLEA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.56%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Share Certificate Special - 1 Year Certificate at 5.00% APY, Gulf Capital BankGulf Capital BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.09%Real return: +2.16%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36 Month Jumbo Certificate of Deposit at 4.96% APY, and Advancial Federal Credit UnionAdvancial Federal Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.30%Real return: +2.07%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 5 Year Regular, IRA & Business Jumbo Certificates at 4.87% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Celeste is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 751 institutions serving the Texas area are available to Celeste residents, with CD rates as high as 5.02% APY from National Police 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 14, 2026
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $250,001
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $100,001
Balance tier starting at $250,001; Minimum Deposit column
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $50,001
Special; Balance: $1000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
High-Yield Rewards Checking Account required
Non-Compounding Certificates available
Balance tier starting at $100,001; Minimum Deposit column
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $1,000
Balance tier starting at $50,001; Minimum Deposit column
Balance: $500,000+; $500,000+
Jumbo CDs of $500,000 and over.
No minimum deposit.
Limited Time 3-Month and 6-Month Share Certificates available on new Certificates. This is a promotional yield. Bonus Dividend may not be combined with any other dividend increase/bonus, i.e., "Direct Deposit Bonus" and "Jumbo Certificate" increased rates. IRA share certificates do not qualify for this promotion. No additional deposits accepted (other than dividends) during certificate term. There is a substantial penalty for early withdrawal of Certificate funds. Fees and other conditions may reduce earnings. The 3-Month promotional Certificate will automatically roll over to a 3-Month Certificate at the available rates of Certificates at maturity.
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance tier starting at $1,000; Minimum Deposit column
Compounded:; Credited: At Maturity
Special Offer. Apply now: balances under $100k. Effective Date: 10/2/2026. Not available for individual retirement or business accounts. A penalty will be imposed on early withdrawals.
Open Account
Featured rate for 3-month term; see disclosures
Interest Rate: 3.70%; APY: 3.75%
Balance: $500+; Effective 9/17/26; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $100,000 and over
Effective Date: 09/01/2026; Requires $95,000 of New-to-Tech CU money; $95,000 must be maintained to earn APY
Effective Date: 09/01/2026; APY available on minimum $1,000 of new-to-Tech CU money; penalties for early withdrawal
Balance: Less than $50,000
Account 34; Interest Monthly; Min. $1,000; Requires $5,000 New Money for 4.50% APY, otherwise 4.00% APY
Code 89; Int. Monthly; min. $500
Interest paid monthly; JUMBO; account code 54
Int. Monthly; min. $500
Up to 4.50% APY; CD terms: 6-month, 12-month, 18-month, 24-month, and Jumbo 24-month; early withdrawal penalties apply
Age: 13-17; Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly; $250 Minimum
Ages: 13-17; Teens Earning And Learning certificate; current dividend 4.33% APY compounded monthly; open in local branch
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Promotional Certificates are available for new and existing members of Chartway Credit Union. To qualify for the offer, certificates must be funded completely with new deposits. New Deposits are defined as funds not currently on deposit with Chartway Credit Union. Rate effective date April 1, 2026. Penalty for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. The certificate has a minimum $500 balance ($100 if under 18 years old) to open. The 13-month certificate will renew at the current 6-month certificate rate.
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
Certificate Rates (100,000 minimum balance)
Dividends paid monthly
Share Type: Regular or IRA; Dividends Paid: Monthly
Non-Compounding Certificates available
Dividend rate tier starting at $250,001
Dividend rate tier starting at $100,001
Balance: $500 & over
Balance: 500 & over
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Minimum deposit tier
Dividend rate tier starting at $50,001
Balance: $225,000 or greater
To receive promotional rate, opening deposit cannot originate from pre-existing Freedom Bank account funds. Rate applicable to a maximum of $250,000.00 FDIC coverage per customer relationship. Rates may change after account opening. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Other terms and conditions may apply.
IRA Certificate
High-Yield Rewards Checking Account required
Effective 9/17/26; Minimum $500.00 purchase; Early withdrawal penalty may apply
Certificate Rates ($1,000 minimum balance)
Minimum: $99,000.00 or greater; Tier 3; Balance: $99,000.00 or greater
Minimum: $99,000.00 or greater; Tier 3; Balance: $99,000.00 or greater
Rates are subject to change without notice
Minimum deposit tier
Dividend rate tier starting at $1,000
Certificate/IRA Dividend Rates; Effective October 13th 2026; 90-day early withdrawal penalty
Compounded:; Credited: At Maturity
Compounded:; Credited: At Maturity
APYs are current as of 9/9/2025. Rates are subject to change. A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal. Member FDIC
Interest paid monthly; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Jumbo $90,000
Jumbo $90,000
Penalty for early withdrawal.
Rate effective 03-01-2026; All share rates paid or compounded monthly
Maximum Balance: $1,000; Limit one StartUP Share Certificate per member
Qualifications Required: Checking account; First Eagle debit card; monthly deposits of at least $100.00; Special APY requires a Checking account, First Eagle debit card and monthly deposits of at least $100.00 (must have Checking); funds must be new money to the Credit Union; deposit up to $100,000; early withdrawal penalties apply
Certificate Rates (100,000 minimum balance)
Minimum initial deposit $1,000 for Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates; $500 for Educational IRA Certificates
To receive promotional rate, opening deposit cannot originate from pre-existing Freedom Bank account funds. Rate applicable to a maximum of $250,000.00 FDIC coverage per customer relationship. Rates may change after account opening. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. Other terms and conditions may apply.
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
Non-Compounding Certificates available
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Must be funded with a minimum deposit of $1,000 within 10 business days of account opening; Interest calculated and accrued daily; Penalty may be incurred for withdrawal prior to maturity
Published APY range: 4.33%/4.32%. Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly/Quarterly; Minimum opening and running balance for IRA Certificates is $500
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
This CD is a fixed rate certificate for the full 12-month term. This offer is for a limited time only, so call or visit our website to open your CD today! Fees, withdrawals, and penalties could reduce the earnings on the account. Interest is paid monthly via ACH or added back at maturity. UPDATED 10-5-26 | 12:02 PM CST
Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly; Dividend Period: Monthly
Special rate (); Balance: $500.00 - $999.99
Balance: $500.00 - $999.99; Special rate ()
Feeling the Heat? Lock in a Cool Rate. Special 12-Month at 4.25% APY* with $500 minimum deposit.
Certificate Rates ($1,000 minimum balance)
Certificate/IRA Dividend Rates; Effective October 13th 2026; 90-day early withdrawal penalty
IRA Certificate
Dividends: Quarterly; Rates effective October 1, 2026
Dividends paid monthly
Share Type: Regular or IRA; Dividends Paid: Monthly
Minimum: $99,000.00 or greater; Tier 3; Balance: $99,000.00 or greater
Minimum: $99,000.00 or greater; Tier 3; Balance: $99,000.00 or greater
Balance: $500 & over
Balance: 500 & over
Source table caption: IRA Certificates (1 year)
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Interest paid monthly; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Source table caption: IRA Certificates (1 year)
Balance: Over $50,000
Call 800.988.4419
Specials
IRA Certificate
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Dividends Credited/Compounded: Monthly; Minimum opening and running balance for IRA Certificates is $500
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Bump-Up CD; Available for a limited time only!; Increase your rate once during the term of your CD if Capra's rates increase; Valid for new customers to Capra Bank; Must have or open an active Elevate or Summit checking account to obtain CD Special Offer. Restrictions apply.; Available in Dubuque, Lubbock, Albuquerque, and Boise.
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Investment Accounts (includes IRA CDs); Regular and IRA Certificates of Deposit; Balance: Jumbo ($50K plus)
Interest paid monthly; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Compounded: Quarterly; Credited: Quarterly
Interest Frequency: Monthly
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Est. earnings / $10K: ~$622; Total value: $10,622; APYs accurate as of May 1, 2026
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Interest Frequency: Semi
Standard CD
In-Branch Only; Additional deposits of $25 or more allowed, subject to annual IRS contribution limits
Minimum Opening Deposit: $2,500; Additional deposits are not allowed
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Bump Rate CDs; Rate may not be bumped until six months after the open date of the CD; Interest compounded monthly and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Renewal: Automatic with 10-day grace period; Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days of interest (over 1 year)
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Interest Frequency: Semi
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Minimum to avoid service charge: $0; Stated rate also applies to IRA Term Share Certificates; Rates effective as of 6/17/2026; Dividends paid quarterly
Minimum to Avoid Service Charge: $0
Special promotional rate.
Balance: Less than $50,000
Specials
Specials; Dividend Rate and APY as printed in Specials table
Balance: $100,000 +
Minimum initial deposit $1,000 for Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates; $500 for Educational IRA Certificates
Balance: $100,000 +
Non-Compounding Certificates available
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Must be funded with a minimum deposit of $1,000 within 10 business days of account opening; Interest calculated and accrued daily; Penalty may be incurred for withdrawal prior to maturity
Balance: $225,000 or greater
IRA Certificate of Deposit
Balance: $95K and over; Jumbo Certificate of Deposit section
Balance: $99,000 and over
Save on your terms with a guaranteed rate of return on a Certificate of Deposit.
IRA Certificate
Investment Accounts (includes IRA CDs); Regular and IRA Certificates of Deposit; Balance: Jumbo ($50K plus)
Est. earnings / $10K: ~$868; Total value: $10,868; APYs accurate as of May 1, 2026
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Balance: $50K - $95K; Junior Jumbo Certificate of Deposit
Compounded: Quarterly; Credited: Quarterly
Interest Frequency: Monthly
Callable CD: may be redeemed by the credit union at its option, not in the first 90 days; minimum to open $50,000
Interest paid monthly; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Balance: $50,000 - $98,999.99
Interest Frequency: Semi
Minimum opening deposit is $1,000; Rates effective as of 10/6/2026
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
A minimum deposit of $1,000 is required to open, maintain and earn interest on a certificate of deposit; a penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; APY is accurate as of 09/30/2026
IRA CD; APY accurate as of 09/30/2026; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $100,000+; Promotional 2-year share certificate (Consumer and Business) with $100,000 minimum deposit; APY as of 9.4.26; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Share Certificates (2 year); Minimum Deposit tier: $250,001
Minimum initial deposit $1,000 for Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates; $500 for Educational IRA Certificates
Non-Compounding Certificates available
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
IRA Certificate of Deposit
Balance: $95K and over; Jumbo Certificate of Deposit
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Balance: $50K - $95K; Junior Jumbo Certificate of Deposit
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $99,000 and over
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Annual Percentage Yield. The stated APY is accurate as of 9/21/2026. Penalties may apply. Fees may reduce earnings.
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Interest Frequency: Semi
Minimum opening deposit is $1,000; Rates effective as of 10/6/2026
Interest paid monthly; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
IRA Certificate
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Balance: $50,000 - $98,999.99
Interest Frequency: Monthly
Compounded monthly
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Payments: Last Day of Month, Contribution Allowed Upon Maturity; IRA fees: no fees for opening or closing; Early withdrawal fee: 180 days dividend
Minimum: $1,000.00 and Greater; Dividend Paid Monthly; Check Disbursement; Transfer to Shares; Roll Back to Certificate
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Interest Frequency: Semi
Payment Frequency: At Maturity; Penalty for early withdrawal; Minimum opening balance of $500.00 on all CDs
Standard CD
In-Branch Only; Additional deposits of $25 or more allowed, subject to annual IRS contribution limits
Minimum Opening Deposit: $2,500; Additional deposits are not allowed
Dividend Rate 4.05%; APY 4.13%
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $99,000 and over
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Balance: $50,000 - $98,999.99
Interest Frequency: Semi
Minimum opening deposit is $1,000; Rates effective as of 10/6/2026
Interest paid monthly; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Interest Frequency: Monthly
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999.99
Compounded: Quarterly; Credited: Quarterly
Interest Frequency: Semi
Standard CD
In-Branch Only; Additional deposits of $25 or more allowed, subject to annual IRS contribution limits
Minimum Opening Deposit: $2,500; Additional deposits are not allowed
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999.99; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 300 Days
Interest Frequency: Semi
$100k; 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); Jumbo ($100k Minimum); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
IRA Certificate; Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
Interest compounded quarterly
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
IRA Certificate; Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum balance to open IRA Certificate is $500.00. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal prior to maturity.
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Callable CD: may be redeemed by the credit union at its option, not in the first 90 days; minimum to open $50,000
IRA Certificate of Deposit
Balance: $95K and over; Jumbo Certificate of Deposit
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
Balance: $50K - $95K; Junior Jumbo Certificate of Deposit
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $99,000 and over
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $50,000 - $98,999.99
Interest Frequency: Semi
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Interest Frequency: Semi
Minimum opening deposit is $1,000; Rates effective as of 10/6/2026
Standard CD
In-Branch Only; Additional deposits of $25 or more allowed, subject to annual IRS contribution limits
Minimum Opening Deposit: $2,500; Additional deposits are not allowed
Interest paid monthly; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
IRA Certificate
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Compounded: Quarterly; Credited: Quarterly
Interest Frequency: Monthly
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999.99
Interest Frequency: Semi
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999.99; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days
Compare local Celeste, TX 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.
Texas 12-month CD rates rose 0.016 points over the past 7 days to 3.382% APY.
Texas 6-month CD rates rose 0.021 points over the past 7 days to 3.253% APY.
Where are Texas 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 Texas average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | TX Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.495% | $124.77 | $249.53 | $623.82 | $1,247.65 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.253% | $162.67 | $325.34 | $813.35 | $1,626.70 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.382% | $169.10 | $338.20 | $845.50 | $1,691.00 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.268% | $163.42 | $326.83 | $817.07 | $1,634.15 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.221% | $161.05 | $322.11 | $805.27 | $1,610.55 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.141% | $157.02 | $314.05 | $785.12 | $1,570.25 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.038% | $151.91 | $303.82 | $759.55 | $1,519.10 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.097% | $154.83 | $309.66 | $774.15 | $1,548.30 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 14, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Texas average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | TX Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.495% | $124.77 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.253% | $162.67 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.382% | $169.10 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.221% | $161.05 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.141% | $157.02 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 3.098% blended | $774.61/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Texas average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 3,533 CD rates from 45 banks and 105 credit unions with locations in Celeste, Texas, plus national online institutions available to Texas 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: National Police Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 5.02% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Celeste, Texas.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Celeste, Texas
To find the best APYs in Celeste, Texas, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Celeste, Texas has 105 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
8.2% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 10.5% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s TX 12-month CD average of 3.382%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($3,770/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $128 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 Celeste, Texas 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 Celeste, Texas 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 Celeste, Texas savers easier access to their funds. For example, Gulf Capital Bank is offering its 6 Month Jumbo Certificate of Deposit at 4.54% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Advancial Federal Credit Union is offering its 5 Year Regular, IRA & Business Jumbo Certificates at 4.87% 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 Celeste, Texas 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 Celeste, Texas 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 Celeste, Texas 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 Celeste, Texas 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 TX top rate of 5.02% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $502 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Celeste, Texas CD LadderTX CD rates currently range from 2.495% (3-month) to 3.141% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Celeste, Texas CD at 5.02% 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 SavingsTexas’s average 12-month CD is 3.382% 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 Celeste, Texas 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 Celeste, Texas. 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 TX.
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.