San Marcos, Texas CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 19, 2026. Current San Marcos, Texas CD rates include A+ Federal Credit UnionA+ Federal Credit Union1204 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666 6538A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.13%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month StartUP Share Certificate at 5.00% APY, Austin Telco Federal Credit UnionAustin Telco Federal Credit Union904 Bugg Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.81%Real return: +1.62%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60-Month Super Jumbo Certificate at 4.42% APY, GREATER TEXASGREATER TEXAS242 N GUADALUPE ST, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.54%Real return: +1.55%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Term Share Certificate at 4.35% APY, University Federal Credit UnionUniversity Federal Credit Union614 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666 5713A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.13%Real return: +1.30%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Business Fixed Rate Certificates - 24 Month at 4.10% APY, and Schertz B&TSchertz B&T2202 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.29%Real return: +1.26%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 1 Year Jumbo CD at 4.06% APY. CD rates as of October 19, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
San Marcos has 186 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 5.00% APY from A+ Federal Credit Union at 1204 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666 6538. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Texas 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 19, 2026
Balance: $500,000.00 and over; $500,000+ jumbo tier
Balance: $500,000 and over; Promotional rate for new CDs opened during the promotion; CDs opened prior to 5/1/2023 that renew during the promotion are not eligible; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Visit a Frost financial center for CDs of $500,000 and over; APY effective as of 10/14/2026; Frost CDs may be used for Traditional and Roth IRAs
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Rates effective as of 7/2/2026
Jumbo CD; Minimum to open $100,000
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid monthly
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
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
Balance: $250,000.00 and over
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,001 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Balance: $100,001 - $250,000
Balance: $50,001 - $100,000
Balance: $250,001 minimum tier; Dividend Rate 4.05%
Balance: $1000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
High-Yield Rewards Checking Account required
Non-Compounding Certificates available; early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $1,000 - $50,000
Balance: $100,001 minimum tier; Dividend Rate 4.00%
Balance: $50,001 minimum tier; Dividend Rate 3.95%
Promotional yield; APY calculated on 3.93% base rate; new certificates only; membership eligibility required; no additional deposits
Balance: $0.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000 minimum tier; Dividend Rate 3.90%
Compounded:; Credited: At Maturity
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Minimum Opening Balance: $100,000.00
Limited time special offer; Balance under $100k; Jumbo ($100,000+) balances require a branch; Not available for individual retirement or business accounts; Open Online
Fixed rate; $1,000 minimum deposit to open; personal accounts only; interest accrued daily and paid monthly
Open Account
Notes: $1,000 minimum deposit to open. CD product rates are fixed upon opening the account. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Rates guaranteed until maturity; Certificates of deposit above $250,000.00 will earn a reduced rate
Featured rate for 3-month term; see disclosures
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Jumbo CD; Minimum to open $100,000
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
Rates effective as of 7/2/2026
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
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
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $250,000.00 and over
Account code 34; Interest compounded monthly; Fall into Savings Special: $5,000 New Money required for 4.50% APY, otherwise 4.00% APY
JUMBO Int. Monthly (min $50,000); interest paid monthly
Account code 89; Int. Monthly; min. $500
Int. Monthly; Certificate code 69
Up to 4.50% APY; CD terms: 6-month, 12-month, 18-month, 24-month, and Jumbo 24-month; early withdrawal penalties apply
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99
Featured Offer; $1,000.00 minimum opening deposit required to earn APY; APY effective as of 09/24/2026
Age: 13-17; Compounding: Monthly; $250 minimum
Ages: 13-17; Teens Earning And Learning certificate; current dividend of 4.33% APY compounded monthly; available at local branch
Compounding: Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 4.32%
Rate marked with *; rates subject to change without notice
Promotional certificate; funded with new deposits only; $100 minimum if under 18 years old
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; early withdrawal penalties may apply
Balance: $500 & over
Balance: 500 & over
Opening balance $25,000.00 - $240,000.00; funds must be new money, not from an existing NexBank CD
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Balance tier: $250,001 and up; APY is the printed APY*
Minimum daily balance of $1,000.00 must be maintained; promotional rate requires opening deposit not originating from pre-existing Freedom Bank account funds; rate applies to a maximum of $250,000.00 FDIC coverage per customer relationship; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Maximum Balance: $1,000; Limit one StartUP Share Certificate per member; Dividends calculated on daily balance, paid monthly, and automatically transferred to Membership Savings Account
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Jumbo CD; APY (Quarterly); Minimum to open $100,000
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Jumbo CD; Minimum to open $100,000
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
IRA Certificates rate table
Balance: up to $20,000; Rate is variable and subject to change after account is opened; Fees could reduce earnings on account; Effective Date: November 18, 2025
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
Frost IRA CD; APY effective as of 10/14/2026; Traditional and Roth IRAs
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
Individual Retirement Account (IRA); Fixed rate; Minimum to open $1,000
Minimum to open $100; Variable rate, may change after account is opened; Individual Retirement Account
Balance: over $20,000; Rate is variable and subject to change after account is opened; Fees could reduce earnings on account; Effective Date: November 18, 2025
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
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
Balance: $250,000.00 and over
Certificate Rates (100,000 minimum balance)
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99
IRA Rates; Footnote 4: minimum initial deposit $1,000 for Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates, $500 for Educational IRA Certificates; Dividends are compounded daily and paid quarterly
Branch; Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Branch $1,000 Minimum Deposit
Minimum daily balance of $1,000.00 must be maintained; promotional rate requires opening deposit not originating from pre-existing Freedom Bank account funds; rate applies to a maximum of $250,000.00 FDIC coverage per customer relationship; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Special Rates; Offer ends November 24; Online Consumer Offer Only; Online Only
Jumbo/Min. $90,000 tier
Non-Compounding Certificates available; early withdrawal penalties may apply
Rate marked with *; rates subject to change without notice
Opening balance $25,000.00 - $240,000.00; funds must be new money, not from an existing NexBank CD
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
APY based on minimum deposit of $1,000; APYs current as of 9/9/2025; penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal
Mini-Jumbo/Min. $25,000 tier
Dividends Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 4.32%
Compounding: Monthly/Quarterly; Quarterly APY: 4.32%
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $75,000 and over; Consumer accounts only; Early withdrawal penalty varies by term
Balance: $20,000 - $74,999.99; Consumer accounts only; Early withdrawal penalty varies by term
Balance: $5,000 - $19,999.99; Consumer accounts only; Early withdrawal penalty varies by term
IRA Certificates rate table
Balance: $1,000 - $4,999.99; Consumer accounts only; Early withdrawal penalty varies by term
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA); Fixed rate; Minimum to open $1,000
Minimum to open $100; Variable rate, may change after account is opened; Individual Retirement Account
Frost Variable IRA CD; APY effective as of 10/14/2026; Traditional and Roth IRAs
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Specials; Dividend Rate and APY as printed
Special Rates; Offer ends November 24; Online Consumer Offer Only; Online Only
IRA Certificate
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Dividends Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Fixed rate; $1,000 minimum deposit to open; personal accounts only; interest accrued daily and paid monthly
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.
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
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
$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
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
IRA Certificates rate table
Jumbo CD; APY (Quarterly); Minimum to open $100,000
Jumbo CD; Minimum to open $100,000
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
Frost IRA CD; APY effective as of 10/14/2026; Traditional and Roth IRAs
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $250,000.00 and over
IRA Rates; Footnote 4: minimum initial deposit $1,000 for Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates, $500 for Educational IRA Certificates; Dividends are compounded daily and paid quarterly
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99
Balance: $100,000 +
Non-Compounding Certificates available; early withdrawal penalties may apply
Jumbo/Min. $90,000 tier
Special Rates; Offer ends November 24; Online Consumer Offer Only; Online Only
Mini-Jumbo/Min. $25,000 tier
Min. $1,000 tier
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
IRA Certificate of Deposit
Balance: $95K and over; Jumbo Certificate of Deposit section
Balance: $99,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days
Guaranteed rate of return on a Certificate of Deposit
Limited time offer; APY effective 08/13/2026, subject to change at any time; interest compounded quarterly; interest rates fixed for the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
IRA Certificates rate table
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
Jumbo CD; APY (Quarterly); Minimum to open $100,000
Jumbo CD; Minimum to open $100,000
Individual Retirement Account (IRA); Fixed rate; Minimum to open $1,000
Minimum to open $100; Variable rate, may change after account is opened; Individual Retirement Account
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $250,000.00 and over
Balance: $1,000 - $249,999.99
Non-Compounding Certificates available; early withdrawal penalties may apply
Jumbo/Min. $90,000 tier
Balance: $1,000.00 and up
Balance: $1,000.00 and up
Balance: $0.00 - $99,999.99
Mini-Jumbo/Min. $25,000 tier
IRA Certificate of Deposit
Balance: $95K and over; Jumbo Certificate of Deposit
Min. $1,000 tier
Balance: $1,000.00 and up; Early withdrawal penalty: 120 days' dividends
Balance: $1,000.00 and up; Subject to membership eligibility; Early withdrawal penalty: 120 days' dividends
Balance: $50K - $95K; Junior Jumbo Certificate of Deposit
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $99,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 240 Days
Homepage banner: Rates up to 4.30% APY*; APY accurate as of 9/21/2026; minimum balance of $100,000 on a 36-month CD to earn 4.30% APY; penalties may apply; fees may reduce earnings
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Interest Frequency: Semi
Interest paid monthly; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
IRA Certificate
Account type: $25,000 minimum
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
IRA Certificates rate table
Jumbo CD; APY (Quarterly); Minimum to open $100,000
Jumbo CD; Minimum to open $100,000
Individual Retirement Account (IRA); Fixed rate; Minimum to open $1,000
Minimum to open $100; Variable rate, may change after account is opened; Individual Retirement Account
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Jumbo/Min. $90,000 tier
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Mini-Jumbo/Min. $25,000 tier
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Min. $1,000 tier
Balance: $99,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 300 Days
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Balance: $0.00 - $99,999.99
Account type: $25,000 minimum
Balance: $50,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 300 Days
Interest Frequency: Semi
Interest paid monthly; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
$500 minimum investment for 6-60 month regular & IRA certificates; $100,000 minimum for jumbo certificates
Interest Frequency: Monthly
Account type: $500 minimum
Balance: $25,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 300 Days
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
Balance: $225,000 or greater
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $95,000 to $224,999
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $1,000 to $94,999
IRA Certificates rate table
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
Jumbo CD; APY (Quarterly); Minimum to open $100,000
Jumbo CD; Minimum to open $100,000
Individual Retirement Account (IRA); Fixed rate; Minimum to open $1,000
Minimum to open $100; Variable rate, may change after account is opened; Individual Retirement Account
Balance: $25,000.00 and above; Standard Rates
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99; Standard Rates
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Jumbo/Min. $90,000 tier
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
Mini-Jumbo/Min. $25,000 tier
Balance: $50K - $95K; Junior Jumbo Certificate of Deposit
Balance: $99,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days
Balance: $0.00 - $99,999.99
Min. $1,000 tier
Jumbo CD; interest compounded and credited monthly; penalty for early withdrawal
Account type: $25,000 minimum
$500 minimum investment for 6-60 month regular & IRA certificates; $100,000 minimum for jumbo certificates
Balance: $50,000 minimum; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 360 Days
Interest Frequency: Semi
Rate Effective Date: October 15, 2026
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
Compare local San Marcos, 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 0.034 points over the past 7 days to 3.411% APY.
Texas 6-month CD rates rose 0.017 points over the past 7 days to 3.268% 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 | 2.508% | $125.42 | $250.83 | $627.08 | $1,254.15 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.268% | $163.42 | $326.83 | $817.07 | $1,634.15 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.411% | $170.53 | $341.06 | $852.65 | $1,705.30 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.282% | $164.09 | $328.17 | $820.43 | $1,640.85 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.234% | $161.70 | $323.40 | $808.50 | $1,617.00 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.141% | $157.07 | $314.13 | $785.33 | $1,570.65 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.037% | $151.83 | $303.65 | $759.13 | $1,518.25 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.083% | $154.16 | $308.31 | $770.78 | $1,541.55 |
| 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 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 | 2.508% | $125.42 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.268% | $163.42 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.411% | $170.53 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.234% | $161.70 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.141% | $157.07 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 3.113% blended | $778.14/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 3,571 CD rates from 43 banks and 90 credit unions with locations in San Marcos, 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: A+ 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 San Marcos, Texas.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in San Marcos, Texas
To find the best APYs in San Marcos, Texas, start with credit unions and online-only banks: San Marcos, Texas has 90 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
10.8% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s TX 12-month CD average of 3.411%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($2,288/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $78 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, Texas savers easier access to their funds. For example, Austin Telco Federal Credit Union is offering its 6-Month Super Jumbo Certificate at 4.11% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Austin Telco Federal Credit Union is offering its 60-Month Super Jumbo Certificate at 4.42% 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 5.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $500 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
San Marcos, Texas CD LadderTX CD rates currently range from 2.508% (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 San Marcos, Texas 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 SavingsTexas’s average 12-month CD is 3.411% 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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