Current Kentucky CD rates include General Electric Credit UnionGeneral Electric Credit Union124 Marshall Ln, Highland Heights, KY 41076 1440A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.01%Real return: +2.19%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 6-month intro at 4.99% APY, Louisville Federal Credit UnionLouisville Federal Credit Union1420 Gardiner Ln Rm 66, Louisville, KY 40231 8900A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.45%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 1 Year Share Certificates at 4.50% APY, Lincoln Bank of HodgenvilleLincoln Bank of Hodgenville41 Lincoln Sq, Hodgenville, KY 42748A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.54%Real return: +1.55%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.35% APY, Louisville Gas & Electric Company Credit UnionLouisville Gas & Electric Company Credit Union820 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.88%Real return: +1.53%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 6 Month Certificate at 4.33% APY, and Citizens Bank & Trust Company KYCitizens Bank & Trust Company KY201 E Main St, Campbellsville, KY 42718A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.58%Real return: +1.50%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 3 Year Certificate of Deposit at 4.30% APY. CD rates as of September 21, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Use the tables below to compare CD rates across all terms in Kentucky side-by-side. Kentucky CD rates currently reach as high as 4.99% APY from General Electric Credit Union at 124 Marshall Ln, Highland Heights, KY 41076 1440. 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: September 21, 2026
The national average 3-month CD rate is 2.06% APY as of September 22, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Penalty: 45 Days; Day/Year: 365/366
Subject to Change: Weekly
Balance: 3 Month; Regular Accounts
Compound Frequency: At Maturity; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 1 Month
Published APY range: .10-.15%. Jumbo Rate
Published APY range: .10-.15%.
The national average 6-month CD rate is 2.77% APY as of September 22, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Special CD rates for a limited time. Available September 14-30, 2026 at all United Community Bank locations.
APY is accurate as of 6/30/2026. CD is automatically renewed for the same term. You will have ten (10) calendar days after the maturity date to withdraw funds without being charged a penalty. The CD will be renewed at the rate in effect at Meade County Bank on the maturity date. Offer is subject to change at any time. Fees could reduce earnings. Visit your local branch to open an account today.
Balance: 6 Month; Regular Accounts
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) - Share, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and Educ IRA
APY is accurate as of 7/23/2026. Offer is subject to change at any time. Interest is compounded daily. A penalty can occur for early withdrawal. Special CD rates are effective for the initial term only. CD will automatically renew at the base non-special rate in effect at maturity for the corresponding original term. Ask about additional terms and conditions. *Fees may reduce earnings.
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
LIMITED TIME ONLY
All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Jumbo CD
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Standard CD
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Compound Frequency: At Maturity; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 Month
Subject to Change: Weekly
The national average 12-month CD rate is 2.95% APY as of September 22, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
APY is accurate as of 7/23/2026. Offer is subject to change at any time. Interest is compounded daily. A penalty can occur for early withdrawal. Special CD rates are effective for the initial term only. CD will automatically renew at the base non-special rate in effect at maturity for the corresponding original term. Ask about additional terms and conditions. *Fees may reduce earnings.
Limited-time offer. New money deposits only. The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal and/or fees may reduce earnings. Interest penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal. The rate and APY is effective as of 8/10/26 and is subject to change on the Bank's discretion.
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Earn 3.90% APY for 12 Months With Our CD Special! Visit our Calvert City or Draffenville Branches to take advantage of this limited-time offer!
No Risk, Just Great Rates. Safely grow your money by opening or renewing a Share certificate and receive 3.90% APY for 12 months with a $1,000 minimum deposit!
APY is accurate as of 6/16/2026. The APY assumes interest will remain on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. CD is automatically renewed for the same term. You will have ten (10) calendar days after the maturity date to withdraw funds without being charged a penalty. The CD will be renewed at the rate in effect at First State Bank on the maturity date. Offer is subject to change at any time. * Fees could reduce earnings. Visit your local branch to open an account today.
Balance: 12 Month; Regular Accounts
Term: 13 Month (1 Year, 1 Month)
The APY assumes interest will remain on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. APY is accurate as of 6/16/2026. CD is automatically renewed for the same term. You will have ten (10) calendar days after the maturity date to withdraw funds without being charged a penalty. The CD will be renewed at the rate in effect at Bank of Clarkson on the maturity date. Offer is subject to change at any time. * Fees could reduce earnings. Visit your local branch to open an account today.
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Jumbo CD
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.445%; Jumbo APY: 3.50%
The national average 18-month CD rate is 2.82% APY as of September 22, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Annual Percentage Yield accurate as of 9/8/2026. Terms and conditions apply. See above rate-term links for details.
Published APY range: 4.05-4.25%.
Variable Rate**
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Jumbo CD
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Balance: 18 Month; Regular Accounts
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All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Standard CD
Subject to Change: Weekly
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
The national average 24-month CD rate is 2.84% APY as of September 22, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
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All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Jumbo CD
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.540%; Jumbo APY: 3.60%
Term: 2 Year Youth Certificate
Standard CD
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.540%; Jumbo APY: 3.60%
LIMITED TIME ONLY
Balance: 24 Month; Regular Accounts
Subject to Change: Weekly
The national average 36-month CD rate is 2.76% APY as of September 22, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Rate Bump Option: Allows a one-time "bump" to the current rate during certificate term.
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.690%; Jumbo APY: 3.75%
Jumbo CD
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.690%; Jumbo APY: 3.75%; Rate Bump Option: Allows a one-time "bump" to the current rate during certificate term.
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.690%; Jumbo APY: 3.75%
Standard CD
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Balance: 36 Month; Regular Accounts
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Subject to Change: Weekly
The national average 48-month CD rate is 2.77% APY as of September 22, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Jumbo CD
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.540%; Jumbo APY: 3.60%
Balance: 48 Month; Regular Accounts
Standard CD
Rate Bump Option: Allows a one-time "bump" to the current rate during certificate term.
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.540%; Jumbo APY: 3.60%
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Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.300%; Jumbo APY: 3.35%; Rate Bump Option: Allows a one-time "bump" to the current rate during certificate term.
Subject to Change: Weekly
The national average 60-month CD rate is 2.84% APY as of September 22, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Guaranteed rate of return with flexible terms. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Set aside money for retirement with our flexible CD options. All rates are Annual Percentage Yields.
Jumbo CD
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.640%; Jumbo APY: 3.70%
IRA share certificates have a minimum balance of $1,000.00 and are available in terms 6 months thru 5 years.
Balance: 60 Month; Regular Accounts
Standard CD
Rate Bump Option: Allows a one-time "bump" to the current rate during certificate term.
See account disclosures for penalty calculation. Fees may reduce earnings. Yields are compounded monthly.
Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.640%; Jumbo APY: 3.70%
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Jumbo Dividend Rate: 3.400%; Jumbo APY: 3.45%; Rate Bump Option: Allows a one-time "bump" to the current rate during certificate term.
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Subject to Change: Weekly
Compare local Kentucky 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.
Kentucky 12-month CD rates rose 0.030 points over the past 7 days to 2.952% APY.
Kentucky 6-month CD rates rose 0.021 points over the past 7 days to 2.767% APY.
Where are Kentucky CD rates headed through September 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 Kentucky average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | KY Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
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| 3-Month CD | 2.065% | $103.23 | $206.46 | $516.15 | $1,032.30 |
| 6-Month CD | 2.767% | $138.33 | $276.65 | $691.63 | $1,383.25 |
| 12-Month CD | 2.952% | $147.58 | $295.15 | $737.88 | $1,475.75 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.818% | $140.91 | $281.82 | $704.55 | $1,409.10 |
| 24-Month CD | 2.841% | $142.07 | $284.14 | $710.35 | $1,420.70 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.765% | $138.25 | $276.49 | $691.23 | $1,382.45 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.770% | $138.48 | $276.97 | $692.43 | $1,384.85 |
| 60-Month CD | 2.844% | $142.22 | $284.44 | $711.10 | $1,422.20 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of September 21, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Kentucky average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | KY Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
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| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.065% | $103.23 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.767% | $138.33 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.952% | $147.58 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.841% | $142.07 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.765% | $138.25 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.678% blended | $669.46/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Kentucky average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 571 CD rates from 38 banks and 34 credit unions with locations in Kentucky, plus national online institutions available to Kentucky 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 (1–5), 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: General Electric Credit Union offers a CD at 4.99% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Kentucky.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Kentucky
To find the best APYs in Kentucky, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Kentucky has 34 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
17.3% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%. At today’s KY 12-month CD average of 2.952%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,063/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $120 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 |
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| 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 (90–180 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky savers easier access to their funds. For example, General Electric Credit Union is offering its 6-month intro at 4.99% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Citizens Bank & Trust Company KY is offering its 5 Year Certificate of Deposit at 4.30% 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 30–180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s KY top rate of 4.99% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $499 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Kentucky CD LadderKY CD rates currently range from 2.065% (3-month) to 2.765% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Kentucky CD at 4.99% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90–180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsKentucky’s average 12-month CD is 2.952% 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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Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Kentucky. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions, from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to high-yield CDs from large national institutions available to savers in KY.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update CD rates daily. Because yields can fluctuate rapidly, every CD product listed features its own specific “last updated” date for full transparency.