Arkansas CD Rate Trends
Track current and weekly average certificate of deposit APYs across all products in Arkansas, view interactive rate trend charts, and compare AR APYs against the national average.
Current Arkansas CD Rate Trends
CD APYs in Arkansas fell by -0.056 this week, bringing the current 12-Month CD average APY down to 2.515%. Savers in AR are seeing slightly reduced yields compared to last week, when the average stood at 2.571%.
At 2.515%, Arkansas's 12-Month CD APY sits -0.287 below the current national average of 2.802%. Savers in AR may find better yields by comparing online offerings or considering national institutions.
The 6-Month CD APY in Arkansas currently averages 3.016%, compared to 3.033% last week. Savers weighing a shorter term should note that 6-Month CDs typically offer lower APYs than 12-Month CDs but provide more flexibility to access funds sooner.
The Arkansas certificate of deposit rate averages displayed on this page are calculated from 253 verified CD rate quotes collected across 39 banks and credit unions actively operating in Arkansas. Our proprietary systems collect and verify deposit rates daily — tracking what real licensed institutions are actually offering to depositors, not promotional teaser rates.
Unlike comparison sites that show only a handful of institutions, MonitorBankRates maintains a continuously updated certificate of deposit rate database spanning community banks, regional lenders, national institutions, and credit unions across Arkansas. This scale allows us to calculate averages that reflect the full deposit landscape — not just the most aggressive advertisers — giving savers, journalists, and financial professionals a more accurate benchmark for what APYs actually look like in AR.
Data reflects average APYs offered by licensed institutions operating in AR. Last Updated: April 21, 2026
Arkansas CD Rate Trends
Weekly average APYs across all CD terms. Hover over the chart to see exact APYs for each week.
Arkansas CD rate averages compiled from 253 current CD rates across 39 banks and credit unions operating in AR — updated daily.
As of Apr 21, 2026 • Data provided by MonitorBankRates.com
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