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Make Your Money Work for You

Earn guaranteed returns and enjoy competitive rates with a certificate.

  • Flexible deposit amounts
  • High dividend rates
  • Variety of terms

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Standard Certificate

Certificates allow you to plan out your savings by providing guaranteed returns that you can access on a set maturity date.

Features:

  • Variety of terms and minimum balance options
  • No maximum purchase amount
  • Longer maturities may earn higher dividends
  • Renew it up to 21 days after the maturity date

Best For:

  • Individuals who want to earn at a higher dividend rate
  • Individuals who don’t need flexible access to savings
  • Individuals who are interested in making a single deposit

APYFootnote 1

as high as

4.35%

Minimum Deposit

as low as

$1,000

Term

3 Months to 7 Years

 
Short Term Certificates Rate Table
Term $1K Minimum APY $20K Minimum APY $100K Minimum APY
3 Months 2.15% 2.15% 2.20%
12 Months 4.30% 4.30% 4.35%
18 Months 4.10% 4.10% 4.15%
24 Months 4.00% 4.00% 4.05%

Rates as of Oct 08, 2024 ET.

The APY is an annualized rate that reflects estimated dividend earnings based on the dividend rate and frequency of compounding. 
Penalties apply for early withdrawals from certificate accounts. Offering rates may change. Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly.
Long Term Certificates Rate Table
Term $1K Minimum APY $20K Minimum APY $100K Minimum APY
3 Years 4.00% 4.00% 4.05%
5 Years 3.80% 3.80% 3.85%
7 Years 3.80% 3.80% 3.85%

Rates as of Oct 08, 2024 ET.

The APY is an annualized rate that reflects estimated dividend earnings based on the dividend rate and frequency of compounding. 
Penalties apply for early withdrawals from certificate accounts. Offering rates may change. Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly. 

Certificate Basics

Certificates are federally insured deposits that encourage you to save and not spend. For more certificate basics, visit our “Intro to Certificates” page.

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Disclosures

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This APY is accurate as of 10/08/2024. This APY is an annualized rate that reflects estimated earnings based on the dividend rate and frequency of compounding. Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly. Penalties may apply for early withdrawals from certificate accounts. Offering rates may change.