Richmond, Virginia CD rates range from 0.02% to 6.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 23, 2026. Current Richmond, Virginia CD rates include Navy Federal Credit UnionNavy Federal Credit Union5445 Glenside Dr, Richmond, VA 23228A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%Real return: +0.65%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 20, 2026 offering 12 Month Special EasyStart Certificate at 4.35% APY, Henrico Federal Credit UnionHenrico Federal Credit Union1201 N Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23223A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.10%Real return: +0.40%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 36 Month Certificate at 4.10% APY, FRB Federal Credit UnionFRB Federal Credit Union12560 W Creek Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23238 1110A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.32%Real return: +0.38%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 23, 2026 offering 12 Month Term Share Certificate at 4.08% APY, Blue Ridge Bank National AssociationBlue Ridge Bank National Association1801 Bayberry Ct, Richmond, VA 23226A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.11%Real return: +0.35%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 22, 2026 offering 12 Month Golden Advantage Certificate of Deposit & Specials at 4.05% APY, and Virginia Credit UnionVirginia Credit Union4001 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond, VA 23233A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.40%Real return: +0.35%APY minus CPIRate verified Oct 19, 2026 offering 12 month certificate at 4.05% APY. CD rates as of October 23, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Richmond has 246 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.35% APY from Navy Federal Credit Union at 5445 Glenside Dr, Richmond, VA 23228. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Virginia 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 23, 2026
Standard CD/IRA term; minimum opening deposit CD $1,000, IRA $500
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Rates effective as of September 30, 2026; Minimum opening deposit is $500; interest accrues daily and compounds quarterly
Certificate ($1,000 minimum balance)
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Paid monthly
Share/IRA/Roth/ESA; Minimum Balance to Open and Earn APY: $500; Rates effective 5/27/2026
APYs accurate as of 03/27/2026; simple interest, not compounded; interest credited at maturity; auto-renews at maturity rate; early withdrawal penalty may apply; no monthly maintenance fees
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Interest Rate 2.97%; Annual Percentage Yield 3.00%
Jumbo; Rates effective as of 10/22/2026
Balance: $100.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $100.00 - $24,999.99
Term: 3 months (90 to 179 days)
Regular & IRA Certificates; Balance: $100,000 minimum
Balance: $100,000 and over
Regular & IRA Certificates; Balance: $25,000 minimum
Balance: $25,000 - $99,999.99
Regular & IRA Certificates; Balance: $5,000 minimum
Balance: $5,000 - $24,999.99
Regular & IRA Certificates; Balance: $250 minimum
Balance: $250 - $4,999.99
Compounding: N/A
Compounding: Monthly; Traditional, Roth, SEP IRA and Coverdell ESA Certificate; Penalty for early withdrawal applies
Compounding: N/A; Effective 5/02/2026
Rates effective as of October 1, 2026; Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required to open the account and obtain the advertised APY
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Advertised interest rates and APY for CDs are subject to change prior to account opening and fixed upon opening for the term. APY assumes monthly compounding.
Standard CD/IRA term; minimum opening deposit CD $1,000, IRA $500
Dividend Rate 2.71%; Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $100,000 and over
Last Dividend Declaration Date for Certificates: October 1, 2026
A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal on all IRA Certificates
Effective: July 1, 2026
Compounding: Monthly
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Quarterly
Minimum balance to open is $1,000; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open is $1,000; APY effective as of 10/15/2026; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Special certificate; Effective Date: 7/28/2026
Effective October 1, 2026; Fixed term; A penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded Quarterly; Dividends credited Quarterly; Additional deposits not allowed; Withdrawals dividends only; A penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Rates effective as of September 30, 2026; Minimum opening deposit is $500; interest accrues daily and compounds quarterly
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Homepage promo card: "Cozy up with a 4.30% APY*"; 6-Month Certificate
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Limited Time Offer; Balance to earn APY: $2,500; new money only; early withdrawal penalty 90 days of dividend whether earned or not
Rates effective 6/1/2026; $500 minimum opening balance; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
New money deposits required; $10,000 minimum opening deposit
APY available on a new CD opened with a minimum of $1,000.00; no additional deposits during the term; early withdrawal penalty may apply; APY accurate as of October 22nd, 2026
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date; Penalty for early withdrawal may reduce earnings
Balance: $1M+; Minimum $500 deposit required for certificate accounts
Minimum $500 deposit required for IRA certificate accounts.
New Money CD; Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000
Share/IRA/Roth/ESA certificate
Share/IRA/Roth/ESA; Minimum Balance to Open and Earn APY: $500; Rates effective 5/27/2026
Regular Accounts minimum balance to earn APY; Education Savings: N/A; Roth or Traditional IRAs: N/A
Wealth Center/Telephone; Minimum balance to open account: $1,000; Not available to business customers
Only available to existing Premier customers; Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online
HSBC Premier relationship required; minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $1000; early withdrawal penalty may apply; not available to business customers
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Paid monthly
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Rates effective as of October 1, 2026; Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required to open the account and obtain the advertised APY
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Fixed rate; Dividend Period: Monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days interest; Renewals: Automatic with 7 day grace period
Balance: $100,000 and over
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 1-Year Term CD renews automatically for the same term
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal on all IRA Certificates
Effective: July 1, 2026
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Quarterly
Compounding: Quarterly
Dividend Rate 3.68%; Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal
Dividend rate and APY fixed for the duration of the certificate; penalty for early withdrawal
Special rate on select new CD accounts for balances $100,000 and above; open with a Truist banker; renews at the standard rate (0.05% APY)
Last Dividend Declaration Date for Certificates: October 1, 2026
Balance: $500 min. / $3,000 max; Available for share certificate only
Standard CD/IRA term; minimum opening deposit CD $1,000, IRA $500
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs); Balance: $100 minimum; Interest Rate 2.97%; penalty for early withdrawal may apply; renews automatically within 10 calendar days of maturity
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs); Balance: $100 minimum; Interest Rate 2.97%; penalty for early withdrawal may apply; renews automatically within 10 calendar days of maturity
Available for share certificate only
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Dividends compounded Quarterly; Dividends credited Quarterly; Additional deposits not allowed; Withdrawals dividends only; A penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded Quarterly; Dividends credited Quarterly; Additional deposits not allowed; Withdrawals dividends only; A penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open is $1,000; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open is $1,000; APY effective as of 10/15/2026; early withdrawal penalty may apply
Advertised interest rates and APY for CDs are subject to change prior to account opening and fixed upon opening for the term. APY assumes monthly compounding.
Relationship rate; Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Early withdrawal penalties may apply; Bay Area CA counties only
Rates effective as of September 30, 2026; Minimum opening deposit is $500; interest accrues daily and compounds quarterly
Standard certificate; Effective Date: 7/28/2026
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Rates effective as of 10/22/2026
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Certificate ($1,000 minimum balance)
Featured CD rate; Requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account; Schedule an appointment to open
Featured M&T Certificate of Deposit; requires a qualifying M&T Bank checking account to open (M&T Select CD); minimum balance to obtain APY is $1.00 after opening
Dividend Rate 3.73%; Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account; 18-Month CD renews as a 2-Year Term CD at the then-published APY
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Quarterly
Rates effective as of September 30, 2026; Minimum opening deposit is $500; interest accrues daily and compounds quarterly
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Senior rate
APY available on a new CD opened with a minimum of $1,000.00; no additional deposits during the term; early withdrawal penalty may apply; APY accurate as of October 22nd, 2026
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date; Penalty for early withdrawal may reduce earnings
Minimum balance to earn dividends on certificates and IRA certificates is $10,000.00
Minimum balance to earn dividends on certificates and IRA certificates is $10,000.00
Senior rate
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Must be funded with New Money from another financial institution; Requires an eligible Fusion Plus Checking Account established when the certificate is opened; Dividends compound daily; Rate is fixed for the 18-month term
Promo Rate; Includes Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Share Certificates and Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) Share Certificates; Penalties will apply for early withdrawal of funds
Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Rates effective 6/1/2026; $500 minimum opening balance; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Non-Promotional Rates; Balance: $0.01-$9,999.99
Jumbo APY ($100,000 Min); Renewal: Automatic Renewal
Fall Into Savings promotional CD
Standard APY ($1,000 Min); Renewal: Automatic Renewal
Paid monthly
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Minimum to Open and Obtain APY: $500; rates current as of October 22, 2026
Rates effective as of 10/15/2026; Dividend Rate with APY; minimum balance of $2,500.00 to open and earn dividends; early withdrawal penalty is 180 days of dividends
Share/IRA/Roth/ESA; Minimum Balance to Open and Earn APY: $500; Rates effective 5/27/2026
Balance: $100,000 and over
Jumbo Certificate; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal on all IRA Certificates
Effective: July 1, 2026
Certificate ($1,000 minimum balance)
Dividend Rate 3.78%; Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal
A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal on all IRA Certificates
Effective: July 1, 2026
Balance: $100,000.00 and over; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $1,000.00 - $19,999.99; Eligibility: Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Dividend rate and APY fixed for the duration of the certificate; penalty for early withdrawal
Last Dividend Declaration Date for Certificates: October 1, 2026
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Rates effective as of October 1, 2026; Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required to open the account and obtain the advertised APY
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Quarterly
Compounding: Quarterly
Standard certificate; Effective Date: 7/28/2026
Standard CD/IRA term; minimum opening deposit CD $1,000, IRA $500
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Dividends compounded Quarterly; Dividends credited Quarterly; Additional deposits not allowed; Withdrawals dividends only; A penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded Quarterly; Dividends credited Quarterly; Additional deposits not allowed; Withdrawals dividends only; A penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Rates effective as of September 30, 2026; Minimum opening deposit is $500; interest accrues daily and compounds quarterly
Fixed rate; Dividend Period: Monthly; Interest Credited: Monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days interest; Renewals: Automatic with 7 day grace period
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
New Money CD; Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000
Wealth Center/Telephone; Minimum balance to open account: $1,000; Not available to business customers
Only available to existing Premier customers; Minimum balance to open account online: $1,000; Opened online
HSBC Premier relationship required; minimum balance to open and obtain APY is $1000; early withdrawal penalty may apply; not available to business customers
Effective as of October 1, 2026
APY accurate as of 09/24/2026; APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity date; Penalty for early withdrawal may reduce earnings
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance: $100,000 and over
Dividend Rate 3.83%; Dividends compounded and credited quarterly; penalty for early withdrawal
A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal on all IRA Certificates
Effective: July 1, 2026
Dividend rate and APY fixed for the duration of the certificate; penalty for early withdrawal
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Last Dividend Declaration Date for Certificates: October 1, 2026
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Quarterly
Compounding: Quarterly
Rates effective as of October 1, 2026; Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required to open the account and obtain the advertised APY
Standard certificate; Effective Date: 7/28/2026
Dividends compounded Quarterly; Dividends credited Quarterly; Additional deposits not allowed; Withdrawals dividends only; A penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded Quarterly; Dividends credited Quarterly; Additional deposits not allowed; Withdrawals dividends only; A penalty may apply for early withdrawal
Standard CD/IRA term; minimum opening deposit CD $1,000, IRA $500
Certificate ($1,000 minimum balance)
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs); Balance: $100 minimum; Interest Rate 2.13%; penalty for early withdrawal may apply; renews automatically within 10 calendar days of maturity
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs); Balance: $100 minimum; Interest Rate 2.13%; penalty for early withdrawal may apply; renews automatically within 10 calendar days of maturity
Rates effective as of September 30, 2026; Minimum opening deposit is $500; interest accrues daily and compounds quarterly
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Fixed rate; Dividend Period: Monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days interest; Renewals: Automatic with 7 day grace period
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Balance: $1M+; Minimum $500 deposit required for certificate accounts
Minimum $500 deposit required for IRA certificate accounts.
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Balance: $250,000-$999,999; Minimum $500 deposit required for certificate accounts
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal on all IRA Certificates
Effective: July 1, 2026
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Quarterly
Compounding: Quarterly
Rates effective as of October 1, 2026; Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required to open the account and obtain the advertised APY
Last Dividend Declaration Date for Certificates: October 1, 2026
Standard certificate; Effective Date: 7/28/2026
Standard CD/IRA term; minimum opening deposit CD $1,000, IRA $500
Rates effective as of September 30, 2026; Minimum opening deposit is $500; interest accrues daily and compounds quarterly
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Fixed rate; Dividend Period: Monthly; Early withdrawal penalty: 180 days interest; Renewals: Automatic with 7 day grace period
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Rates effective 6/1/2026; $500 minimum opening balance; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance: $1M+; Minimum $500 deposit required for certificate accounts
Minimum $500 deposit required for IRA certificate accounts.
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum daily balance to earn APY: $40,000; Early withdrawal penalty will or may be imposed
$100k; Term: 3 to 4 Years (1,095 to 1,460 days); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 240 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); Jumbo ($100k minimum); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days' Dividends
Rates effective as of 10/22/2026
Term: 3 to 4 Years (1,095 to 1,460 days); Early Withdrawal Penalty: 240 Days' Dividends
A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal on all IRA Certificates
Effective: July 1, 2026
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Balance tier: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Balance tier: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 19, 2026 ET; Penalties apply for early withdrawals; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Monthly
Compounding: Quarterly
Compounding: Quarterly
Rates effective as of October 1, 2026; Minimum balance of $1,000.00 required to open the account and obtain the advertised APY
Last Dividend Declaration Date for Certificates: October 1, 2026
Certificate ($1,000 minimum balance)
Standard certificate; Effective Date: 7/28/2026
Standard CD/IRA term; minimum opening deposit CD $1,000, IRA $500
Rates effective as of September 30, 2026; Minimum opening deposit is $500; interest accrues daily and compounds quarterly
Minimum balance to open is $1,000; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Minimum balance to open is $1,000; APY effective as of 10/15/2026; early withdrawal penalty may apply
APY calculated on monthly compounding assuming interest remains on deposit until maturity
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum of $1,000 to open your account
Standard rate for all terms 7 days - 60 months, all balances; Rates as of 5/12/2026
Available Options: $50 and $100 only; Exclusively for Long John Saver & Pipeline members; Part of Long John Saver Kids Club & Pipeline for Teens; Maximum $1,000 in Youth Share Certificates at any one time
Effective as of October 1, 2026
Minimum balance of $500 required; Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Minimum balance of $500 required; Penalties apply for early withdrawal
Rate Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Minimum Add'l Deposit: $25; Maximum deposit cap on IRA products: $250,000
Early withdrawal penalties may apply
Minimum to open $1,000.00; Rates effective 10-22-2026
Rates effective 6/1/2026; $500 minimum opening balance; dividends compounded and credited quarterly
Certificates of Deposit & IRA Special Rates as of 09/23/2026; $500 minimum balance to obtain APY
Effective Date: October 1, 2026; All term share accounts are fixed rate accounts
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Balance: $1M+; Minimum $500 deposit required for certificate accounts
Compare local Richmond, VA 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.
Virginia 12-month CD rates rose 0.014 points over the past 7 days to 3.057% APY.
Virginia 6-month CD rates rose 0.014 points over the past 7 days to 2.630% APY.
Where are Virginia 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 Virginia average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | VA Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 1.691% | $84.57 | $169.14 | $422.85 | $845.70 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.630% | $131.49 | $262.97 | $657.43 | $1,314.85 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.057% | $152.83 | $305.65 | $764.13 | $1,528.25 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.207% | $160.36 | $320.73 | $801.82 | $1,603.65 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.981% | $149.05 | $298.09 | $745.23 | $1,490.45 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.937% | $146.85 | $293.70 | $734.25 | $1,468.50 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.862% | $143.08 | $286.15 | $715.38 | $1,430.75 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.026% | $151.32 | $302.63 | $756.57 | $1,513.15 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 23, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Virginia average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | VA Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 1.691% | $84.57 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.630% | $131.49 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.057% | $152.83 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.981% | $149.05 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.937% | $146.85 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.659% blended | $664.79/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Virginia average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,619 CD rates from 33 banks and 64 credit unions with locations in Richmond, Virginia, plus national online institutions available to Virginia 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: Navy Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 4.35% APY with a minimum deposit of $50. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Richmond, Virginia.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Richmond, Virginia
To find the best APYs in Richmond, Virginia, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Richmond, Virginia has 64 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
14.1% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s VA 12-month CD average of 3.057%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,114/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $126 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia savers easier access to their funds. For example, FRB Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Term Share Certificate at 3.89% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Argent Federal Credit Union is offering its 60 Month IRA Certificates at 4.00% 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 VA top rate of 4.35% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $435 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Richmond, Virginia CD LadderVA CD rates currently range from 1.691% (3-month) to 2.937% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Richmond, Virginia CD at 4.35% 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 SavingsVirginia’s average 12-month CD is 3.057% 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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