36-month CD rates range from 4.16% to 5.13% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 12, 2026. Top 36-month CD rates currently available include 1st Community Credit Union1st Community Credit Union1000 W Wisconsin St, Sparta, WI 54656 2230A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.97%Real return: +2.33%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36-MONTH TEEN CERTIFICATE SPECIAL at 5.13% APY, and Raymond James BankRaymond James Bank710 Carillon Pkwy, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.19%Real return: +2.25%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36 Month Certificate at 5.05% APY, and National Police Federal Credit UnionNational Police Federal Credit Union1407 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607 1820A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.12%Real return: +2.22%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36-Month IRA at 5.02% APY, and First National Bank of MichiganFirst National Bank of Michigan348 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.32%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 3-Year Rising Rate Certificate of Deposit - Year 3 term at 5.00% APY. CD rates as of October 12, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
A 3-year CD is well-suited for savers with a medium-term horizon who want to lock in a solid fixed rate without committing to five years. It balances yield and accessibility, and pairs well with a CD ladder strategy. We display Safety Grades, Star Ratings, and Texas Ratios so you can choose institutions with confidence.
The APYs displayed reflect actual verified offers. Rates are subject to change at the institution’s discretion without notice. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. 36-Month CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 12, 2026
FOR AGES 13-15 YEARS OLD; Minimum deposit of $500, Maximum $10,000. Annual Percentage Yield is based on assumption that dividends will remain in account until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity. Contact 1st CCU for full details, qualifications, restrictions, funds availability, terms and conditions. Youth members may have one of each Youth Certificate type. Teen members may have one Teen Certificate and one of each Youth Certificate type. Certificates are subject to age restrictions. Cannot be opened as UTMA account. Certificate must be in the minor's name. Membership eligibility required. Anyone who lives or works in La Crosse, Monroe, Buffalo, Trempealeau, Jackson, Eau Claire, Clark, Wood, Adams, Juneau, Sauk, Richland, Crawford, or Vernon County is eligible to join 1st CCU. Federally insured by NCUA.
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Minimum initial deposit $1,000 for Traditional and Roth IRA Certificates; $500 for Educational IRA Certificates
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Balance: $100,000 and over
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Special Jumbo Certificate Bonus! Boost Your Earnings - Get an additional 0.25% APY on a Jumbo Certificate with a balance of $250,000+
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See details. Not available for purchase effective June 7, 2022.
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Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $100,000 and over
Type: Regular/IRA; Dividends compound & paid: Daily
Dividends will be compounded every day. Dividends will be credited to your account monthly. Alternatively, you may choose to have dividends paid to another account every month rather than credited to this account.
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Penalty: 180 Days1
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Balance: $100,000.00 and over
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Balance: $250,000.01+
Treasury Rates**: 4.87%
Balance: $10,000+
Balance: $100,000 and above
Loyalty Rates: 0.05%
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Watch your money grow at a premium rate when you agree to receive paperless eStatements. Balances of $50,000 or more earn higher rates. No monthly fee. Auto renewal available. Federally insured balances up to $250,000.00.
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Interest paid quarterly via ACH to any account designated by the customer institution; Withdrawal before maturity is not permitted
IRA PROMOTIONAL
Online-only high-yield rates.
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Balance: MIN BALANCE - $99,999.99
10 for 10 Special; Certificates only (No IRA or HSA); 10% of total CD amount must be funds from another financial institution; Compounding: Annually
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Jumbo/Min. $90,000
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Balance required to obtain APY: $2,500
Balance: $1,000
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No additional deposits after initial deposit.
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Special Rate (APY)
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payroll deposit only
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Early Withdrawal Penalty: Yes
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Opening Balance: $10,000 or above; Interest credited Monthly; Fixed
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APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Terms and conditions may apply. Early withdrawal penalties may apply. $5,000+ deposit required for promotional rate.
Deposit Amount: $225,000.00 and above; Compounding: Quarterly
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Must maintain a minimum $50,000 balance to earn APY. Interest is compounded monthly and credited monthly. There is a penalty for early withdrawal.
Interest paid quarterly
Penalties apply for early withdrawal
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Interest Rate $1,000 - $249,999.99 Daily balance to earn APY
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Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 Month Interest
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Jumbo Certificate rates require a $100,000.00 minimum deposit. Contact a Consumer Financial Advocate or review your Important Account Information brochure for details on terms and conditions.
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Minimum deposit of $100,000.00; Certificate specials will not renew at end of term; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
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Balance: $225,000 or greater
Balance: $99,000 and over
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Limited Time Only
Paid Monthly
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Fixed APY | No minimum balance
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Annual Percentage Yield. The stated APY is accurate as of 9/21/2026. Penalties may apply. Fees may reduce earnings.
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Credit Quarterly Compound Daily
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Balance: $100,000 & over
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Standard Dividend Rate: 3.930%, Standard *A.P.Y.: 4.00%. Minimum balance required to open account and earn the stated APY= $1,000/Standard. $35,000/Jumbo. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
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Term: 36 Month ($25,000 or more)
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New money only (not on deposit within last 30 days). Compounded monthly.
Rates effective October 1, 2026
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Interest Frequency: Semi
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Minimum: $1,000 required to open regular and IRA certificate accounts. $500 required to open youth certificate accounts.; Dividend Frequency: Quarterly
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Term: 36 Months CD with 1x Bump; You may exercise a one-time rate bump during the CD term, the new rate will be determined by the book rate for a 36 month CD and effective for the remaining CD term. Member FDIC.
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Minimum opening deposit is $1,000; Rates effective as of 10/6/2026
Compounded Daily; Early Withdrawal Penalty
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$1000 minimum balance is required to open the account and obtain the advertised APY. Early Withdrawal Penalty applies. Fees may reduce earnings. APY is Annual Percentage Yield. Displayed rates are accurate as of October 1, 2026. $15 outgoing wire fee. See Disclaimer. For terms more than 2 years and up to 5 years, the penalty is 365 days' simple interest.
Minimum to open $1,000.00
Deposit: $10,000+
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Minimum: $500 minimum opening balance
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Balance: $500 Minimum Balance Required
APY is based on a $1,000 deposit and may vary based on the amount of deposit.
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Balance: >= $150,000
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Balance: $100,000 and over
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Interest Compounded: Quarterly; Interest Credited: Quarterly
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A penalty of 182 days of interest may be imposed for all other CD terms unless specified differently. APY is subject to change without prior notice.
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Balance: $75,000+
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Balance: $95,000+; JUMBO
Jumbo CD - min $50,000. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal.
36 Months*
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Minimum: $500 Minimum
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APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Fee May Reduce Earnings on the Account. A Penalty May be Imposed for Early Withdrawal on any Share Certificate product.
Jumbo IRA
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Dividend Paid Monthly; Check Disbursement; Transfer to Shares; Roll Back to Certificate
Effective 10/01/2026
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Amount: $1,000; APR/APY printed as range 4.10% - 4.17%
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MonitorBankRates tracks 6,301 36-month CD rates from 3,154 institutions across the United States. 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 (1–5), 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: 1st Community Credit Union offers a 36-month CD at 5.13% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers.
Daily national average APY for 36-month CDs
Daily averages compiled from our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated daily.
National 36-month CD rates rose 0.022 points over the past 7 days to 2.806% APY, up from 2.784% 7 days ago.
Where are 36-month CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Enter any deposit amount to see exactly how much interest you earn at the end of your 36-month term at today’s top APY.
CD Ladder with 36 months RungUse a 3-year CD as a higher-yield anchor in your ladder. Model how combining it with 12 and 24-month terms creates a steady stream of maturing funds while maximizing long-term yield.
Early Withdrawal Penalty36-month CDs typically carry a 180–365 days interest penalty for early access. Calculate your actual net return if you need funds before maturity.
36-month CD vs. High-Yield Savings3-year CD rates typically offer a meaningful premium over savings accounts. Compare both to see if the 3-year lock-up is justified by the higher fixed APY.
What to compare when shopping for a 36-month CD
To find the best APYs on a 36-month CD, start with credit unions and online-only banks — they consistently offer the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional brick-and-mortar 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. A CD advertised at 4.75% interest compounding monthly is worth more than one at 4.80% compounding annually.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. On a 36-month CD, common penalties range from 30 to 90 days of interest. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a penalty-free no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
| Feature | 36-month CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
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| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked 36 months | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (30–90 days interest) | None | None | Penalty (90–180 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 near-term goal, CD ladder start | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
Direct-Sourced & Verified CD Rate Data: We aggregate 36-month CD rates nationwide directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology. By pulling data straight 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 3-year CD yields across the country. We feature a comprehensive mix of financial institutions — from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to high-yield CDs from large national institutions.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update CD rates daily. Because yields can fluctuate rapidly based on Federal Reserve policy and market conditions, every CD product listed features its own specific “last updated” date for full transparency.
Proprietary Institution Health & Safety Grades: Beyond tracking rates, MonitorBankRates evaluates the financial stability of every listed institution. Our Health Grades (A+ to F) and Star Ratings are composite metrics calculated using objective regulatory data — including the Texas Ratio — ensuring you deposit with secure, reliable institutions.