Current CD Rates: March 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, interest rates on certificates of deposit remain flat after months of slowly dropping. You can still find high-yield CD rates double the national average of 0.31% for five-year terms and triple the national average of 0.14% for one-year terms.

Unlike regular savings accounts, most CDs have fixed rates, so you can lock in a high rates while they last. (See more details about historical CD rates as you consider what to expect in the near future.)

Here's a look at current CD rates at some online banks and credit unions.

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Current CD Rates: Compare high-yield to national average rates

Although rates aren't as high as in recent years, they're still head and shoulders above national averages. The average rate for a one-year CD is 0.14% APY, and the average rate for a five-year CD is 0.31% APY. Let's compare national averages with an online example.

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Compare current CD rates at some online banks