Montana CD rates range from 0.05% to 4.50% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 13, 2026. Current Montana CD rates include Mountain America Federal Credit UnionMountain America Federal Credit Union875 Main St, Billings, MT 59105A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.78%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month Certificate at 4.50% APY, Park Side Financial Credit UnionPark Side Financial Credit Union1300 Baker Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937 2988A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.42%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 1-Year Youth Certificate at 4.50% APY, Horizon Credit UnionHorizon Credit Union2330 S Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59801A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.61%Real return: +1.58%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month IRA at 4.38% APY, Lincoln County Credit UnionLincoln County Credit Union714 W 6th St, Libby, MT 59923A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.34%Real return: +1.45%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Share Certificate - 12 Months at 4.25% APY, and Valley Financial Credit UnionValley Financial Credit Union1541 Custer Ave, Billings, MT 59102A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%Real return: +1.38%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month Certificate at 4.18% APY. CD rates as of October 13, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Use the tables below to compare CD rates across all terms in Montana side-by-side. Montana CD rates currently reach as high as 4.50% APY from Mountain America Federal Credit Union at 875 Main St, Billings, MT 59105. 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: October 13, 2026
The average 3-month CD rate in Montana is 2.39% APY, compared with 2.09% nationally, as of October 13, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99 **
Available to members who are 18 years old or younger; APY* = Annual Percentage Yield
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends. $1,000 minimum balance
Balance: $2,500 Minimum Opening Deposit
All certificates can be added onto, $200 minimum add on.
Balance: $0 - $249,999
Interest Frequency: 3 Months; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 91 Days
Balance: $50,000+
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship APY 0.06%
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship Interest Rate 0.06%; Relationship APY 0.06%
The average 6-month CD rate in Montana is 3.12% APY, compared with 2.78% nationally, as of October 13, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Limited time special! Rates effective as of October 1, 2026. Penalty for early withdrawal.
APY* = Annual Percentage Rate; Substantial penalty (90 days interest) for early withdrawal
All certificates can be added onto, $200 minimum add on.
Balance: $50,000+
Balance: $100,000+
Early Withdraw Penalty: 180 Dividend Days
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
APY* = Annual Percentage Yield
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Rates and terms are valid for both share certificates and IRA share certificates. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Other rates and terms available.
Balance: $10,000 - $100,000+
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $10,000 and up
Balance: $2,500 Minimum Opening Deposit
Balance: $0 - $10,000
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Minimum Balance to Obtain Annual Percentage Yield: $10,0001
Share Certificates - Effective May 1, 2022; Daily Balance/Semi-Annual Dividend, Posts to Shares
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999
Balance: $5,000.00 - $9,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Balance: $500.00 - $4,999
Minimum Balance to Obtain Annual Percentage Yield (APY): $5001
Cubby or Student Members
Interest Frequency: 3 Months; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 91 Days
Balance: $500
Balance: $100,001 and over
The average 12-month CD rate in Montana is 3.31% APY, compared with 2.99% nationally, as of October 13, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Balance: $500.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Balance: $1,000.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Minimum $1,000; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Rates can change daily
Limited time special! Rates effective as of October 1, 2026. Penalty for early withdrawal.
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99 **
APY* = Annual Percentage Rate; Substantial penalty (90 days interest) for early withdrawal
$1000 Minimum Balance Required to Open Account
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Balance: $50,000+
Balance: $50,000+
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Balance: $10,000 and up
Early Withdraw Penalty: 180 Dividend Days
Minimum Balance to Obtain Annual Percentage Yield: $10,0001
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Share Certificates - Effective May 1, 2022; Daily Balance/Semi-Annual Dividend, Posts to Shares
All certificates can be added onto, $200 minimum add on.
Rates and terms are valid for both share certificates and IRA share certificates. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Other rates and terms available.
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
Minimum Balance to Obtain Annual Percentage Yield: $5001
Balance: $10,000 - $100,000+
APY* = Annual Percentage Yield
Balance: $0 - $10,000
Balance: $5,000.00 - $9,999
Balance: $250.00 or more; Only eligible to students 25 and under
The average 18-month CD rate in Montana is 2.96% APY, compared with 2.87% nationally, as of October 13, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Minimum $1,000; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Rates can change daily
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99 **
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Balance: $100,000+
Rates and terms are valid for both share certificates and IRA share certificates. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Other rates and terms available.
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Minimum Balance to Obtain Annual Percentage Yield: $10,0001
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Minimum Balance to Obtain Annual Percentage Yield: $5001
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999
All certificates can be added onto, $200 minimum add on.
Balance: $500 - $9,999
APY* = Annual Percentage Yield
Interest Frequency: 3 Months; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 182 Days
Balance: $500
$1000 Minimum Balance Required to Open Account
The average 24-month CD rate in Montana is 3.12% APY, compared with 2.88% nationally, as of October 13, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Limited time special! Rates effective as of October 1, 2026. Penalty for early withdrawal.
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99 **
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $100,000+
APY* = Annual Percentage Rate; Substantial penalty (90 days interest) for early withdrawal
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Minimum $1,000; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Rates can change daily
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $500.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Balance: $1,000.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Rates and terms are valid for both share certificates and IRA share certificates. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Other rates and terms available.
Early Withdraw Penalty: 180 Dividend Days
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999
Minimum Balance to Obtain Annual Percentage Yield: $10,0001
Balance: $10,000 - $100,000+
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Minimum Balance to Obtain Annual Percentage Yield: $5001
Share Certificates - Effective May 1, 2022; Daily Balance/Semi-Annual Dividend, Posts to Shares
Balance: $0 - $10,000
Balance: $10,000 and up
All certificates can be added onto, $200 minimum add on.
Interest Frequency: 6 Months; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 182 Days
The average 36-month CD rate in Montana is 2.90% APY, compared with 2.81% nationally, as of October 13, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99 **
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $100,000+
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $500.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Balance: $1,000.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Rates and terms are valid for both share certificates and IRA share certificates. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Other rates and terms available.
Minimum $1,000; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Rates can change daily
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999
Early Withdraw Penalty: 180 Dividend Days
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Interest Frequency: 6 Months; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days
Interest Frequency: 6 Months; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days
Share Certificate Rates; Regular Certificates (Minimum Opening Balance $10,000)
Share Certificate; Minimum Opening Balance $50,000
Minimum Opening Balance $500
Balance: $500
Balance: $500
All certificates can be added onto, $200 minimum add on.
The average 48-month CD rate in Montana is 2.78% APY, compared with 2.80% nationally, as of October 13, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99 **
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Rates and terms are valid for both share certificates and IRA share certificates. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Other rates and terms available.
Balance: $500.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Balance: $1,000.00 to $24,999.99
Early Withdraw Penalty: 180 Dividend Days
Share Certificate Rates; Regular Certificates (Minimum Opening Balance $10,000)
Share Certificate; Minimum Opening Balance $50,000
$1000 Minimum Balance Required to Open Account
Minimum Opening Balance $500
Balance: $500
Balance: $500
All certificates can be added onto, $200 minimum add on.
The average 60-month CD rate in Montana is 3.17% APY, compared with 2.90% nationally, as of October 13, 2026. Figures are compiled by MonitorBankRates from more than 8,500 U.S. banks and credit unions.
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $100,000+
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99 **
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Dividends compounded and credited monthly. Minimum balance is required to earn dividends.
Balance: $500.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Balance: 1,000.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999
Minimum $1,000; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Rates can change daily
Early Withdraw Penalty: 180 Dividend Days
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Interest Frequency: 6 Months; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days
Share Certificate Rates; Regular Certificates (Minimum Opening Balance $10,000)
Share Certificate; Minimum Opening Balance $50,000
Minimum Opening Balance $500
Balance: $500
Balance: $500
APY* = Annual Percentage Yield
Compare local Montana 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.
Montana 12-month CD rates rose 0.013 points over the past 7 days to 3.306% APY.
Montana 6-month CD rates fell 0.009 points over the past 7 days to 3.120% APY.
Where are Montana CD rates headed through October 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 Montana average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | MT Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.392% | $119.61 | $239.22 | $598.05 | $1,196.10 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.120% | $156.02 | $312.03 | $780.07 | $1,560.15 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.306% | $165.28 | $330.55 | $826.38 | $1,652.75 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.964% | $148.22 | $296.43 | $741.08 | $1,482.15 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.123% | $156.14 | $312.28 | $780.70 | $1,561.40 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.901% | $145.06 | $290.12 | $725.30 | $1,450.60 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.781% | $139.06 | $278.11 | $695.28 | $1,390.55 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.166% | $158.30 | $316.60 | $791.50 | $1,583.00 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 13, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Montana average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | MT Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.392% | $119.61 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.120% | $156.02 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.306% | $165.28 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.123% | $156.14 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.901% | $145.06 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.968% blended | $742.11/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Montana average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 434 CD rates from 12 banks and 27 credit unions with locations in Montana, plus national online institutions available to Montana 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 to 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: Mountain America Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 4.50% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Montana.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Montana
To find the best APYs in Montana, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Montana has 27 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
20.1% of residents are 65 or older, above the national average of 17.3%, making fixed-rate CDs a particularly relevant savings vehicle in this market; a low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a strong local economy. At today’s MT 12-month CD average of 3.306%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($4,071/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 to 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 Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana savers easier access to their funds. For example, Valley Financial Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Certificate at 4.07% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Mountain America Federal Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Certificate at 4.50% 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 Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana 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 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s MT top rate of 4.50% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $450 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Montana CD LadderMT CD rates currently range from 2.392% (3-month) to 2.901% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Montana CD at 4.50% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsMontana’s average 12-month CD is 3.306% 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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Direct-Sourced & Verified CD Rate Data: We aggregate certificate of deposit (CD) rates for Montana directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. By sourcing data 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 yields in Montana. 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 MT.
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.