Great Falls, Montana CD rates range from 0.05% to 4.50% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Great Falls, Montana CD rates include Horizon Credit UnionHorizon Credit Union1915 10th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.61%Real return: +1.58%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month IRA at 4.38% APY, Billings Federal Credit UnionBillings Federal Credit Union501 Park Dr S, Great Falls, MT 59405 1879A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.23%Real return: +1.10%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 18 Month Share Certificates - All Individual Retirement Accounts - (IRAs) at 3.90% APY, Montana Federal Credit UnionMontana Federal Credit Union15 14th St S, Great Falls, MT 59401 3800A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.38%Real return: +0.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Share Certificate at 3.50% APY, 1st Liberty Federal Credit Union1st Liberty Federal Credit Union6200 3rd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59405 1528A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.83%Real return: -0.48%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Regular Certificates at 2.32% APY, and Wells FargoWells Fargo1400 3rd St Nw, Great Falls, MT 59404A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%Real return: -1.29%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 1 year Standard Fixed Rate at 1.51% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Great Falls has 89 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.38% APY from Horizon Credit Union at 1915 10th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Montana area. 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 14, 2026
Balance: $2,500 Minimum Opening Deposit
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%
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99; Requires membership in VIBZ Kid$ Club (ages 12 and under) or VIBZ Teen Club (ages 13 to 18)
Available to members who are 18 years old or younger; APY* = Annual Percentage Yield
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
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
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: $2,500 Minimum Opening Deposit
Cubby or Student Members
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%
Business Share Certificates; Certificate Special; Limited time special; Penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 1, 2026
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99; requires membership in VIBZ Kid$ Club (ages 12 and under) or VIBZ Teen Club (ages 13 to 18); early withdrawal penalty may apply
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
Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
APY* = Annual Percentage Yield
Balance: $1,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $10,000 - $100,000+
Rates effective October 1, 2026; APY calculated based upon monthly interest
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $10,000 and up
Balance: $0 - $10,000
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
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
Under $10,000.00; Balance: Under $10,000.00; Minimum Balance to Obtain APY: $500
Interest Frequency: 3 Months; Early Withdrawal Penalty: 91 Days
Balance: $500
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.
Balance: $250.00 or more; Only eligible to students 25 and under
Cubby or Student Members
Share Certificate Rates; Regular Certificates (Minimum Opening Balance $10,000)
Share Certificate; Minimum Opening Balance $50,000
Minimum Opening Balance $500
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship APY 1.51%
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Minimum $1,000; A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal; Rates can change daily
Featured rate
Business Share Certificates; Certificate Special; Limited time special; Penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 1, 2026
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99; Requires membership in VIBZ Kid$ Club (ages 12 and under) or VIBZ Teen Club (ages 13 to 18); Dividends compounded daily and credited monthly
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+
Balance: $2,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $1,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $10,000 and up
Early Withdraw Penalty: 180 Dividend Days
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Rates effective October 1, 2026; APY calculated based upon monthly interest
Share Certificates - Effective May 1, 2022; Daily Balance/Semi-Annual Dividend, Posts to Shares
All certificates can be added onto, $200 minimum add on.
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
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: $100.00 to $499.99; Requires membership in VIBZ Kid$ Club (ages 12 and under) or VIBZ Teen Club (ages 13 to 18); Not valid for brokered deposits, institutional investors, business accounts or Public Funds
Minimum balance $250; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $2,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $1,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Under $10,000.00; Balance: Under $10,000.00; Minimum Balance to Obtain APY: $500
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
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.
Share Certificate Rates; Regular Certificates (Minimum Opening Balance $10,000)
Share Certificate; Minimum Opening Balance $50,000
Minimum Opening Balance $500
Business Share Certificates; Certificate Special; Limited time special; Penalty for early withdrawal; Rates effective as of October 1, 2026
Minimum opening balance $100.00 to $499.99; requires membership in VIBZ Kid$ Club (ages 12 and under) or VIBZ Teen Club (ages 13 through 18)
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $100,000+
APY* = Annual Percentage Rate; Substantial penalty (90 days interest) for early withdrawal
Balance: $2,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $1,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
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
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
Rates effective October 1, 2026; APY calculated based upon monthly interest
Early Withdraw Penalty: 180 Dividend Days
Balance: $25,000 - $49,999
Balance: $10,000 - $49,999
Penalty for early withdrawal
Balance: $10,000 - $100,000+
Balance: $10,000 - $24,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Balance: $500 - $9,999
Under $10,000.00; Balance: Under $10,000.00; Minimum Balance to Obtain APY: $500
Share Certificates - Effective May 1, 2022; Daily Balance/Semi-Annual Dividend, Posts to Shares
Balance: $0 - $10,000
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.
Share Certificate Rates; Regular Certificates (Minimum Opening Balance $10,000)
Share Certificate; Minimum Opening Balance $50,000
Minimum Opening Balance $500
Opening balance: $100.00 to $499.99; requires membership in VIBZ Kid$ Club (ages 12 and under) or VIBZ Teen Club (ages 13 to 18)
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $2,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $1,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
No Bump; Balance: N/A
Balance: $1,000 - $9,999.99
No Bump; Minimum Balance: N/A
Rates effective October 1, 2026; APY calculated based upon monthly interest
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
Balance: $500
Balance: $500
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.
Balance: $500.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Balance: $1,000.00 to $24,999.99
Share Certificate Rates; Regular Certificates (Minimum Opening Balance $10,000)
Share Certificate; Minimum Opening Balance $50,000
Minimum Opening Balance $500
Balance: $100.00 to $499.99; Requires membership in VIBZ Kid$ Club (ages 12 and under) or VIBZ Teen Club (ages 13 to 18)
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
Balance: $2,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $1,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
One Bump; Balance: N/A
One Bump; Minimum Balance: N/A
Rates effective October 1, 2026; APY calculated based upon monthly interest
Early Withdraw Penalty: 180 Dividend Days
$1000 Minimum Balance Required to Open Account
Balance: $500
Balance: $500
All certificates can be added onto, $200 minimum add on.
Balance: $500.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Balance: 1,000.00 Minimum Opening Deposit
Share Certificate Rates; Regular Certificates (Minimum Opening Balance $10,000)
Share Certificate; Minimum Opening Balance $50,000
Minimum Opening Balance $500
Balance: $100,000+
Balance: $100,000+
Share Certificate Rates; $1000 minimum
Requires membership in VIBZ Kid$ Club (ages 12 and under) or VIBZ Teen Club (ages 13 to 18); Rates effective as of Oct 1, 2026
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $50,000 - $99,999
Balance: $2,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
Balance: $1,000 and over; Dividends compounded and credited monthly
One Bump; Balance: N/A
One Bump; Minimum Balance: N/A
Rates effective October 1, 2026; APY calculated based upon monthly interest
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
Balance: $500
Balance: $500
APY* = Annual Percentage Yield
Compare local Great Falls, MT 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 0.011 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 3.115% 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 | 2.394% | $119.69 | $239.38 | $598.45 | $1,196.90 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.115% | $155.75 | $311.49 | $778.73 | $1,557.45 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.306% | $165.31 | $330.61 | $826.53 | $1,653.05 |
| 18-Month CD | 2.976% | $148.80 | $297.60 | $744.00 | $1,488.00 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.129% | $156.44 | $312.88 | $782.20 | $1,564.40 |
| 36-Month CD | 2.906% | $145.31 | $290.62 | $726.55 | $1,453.10 |
| 48-Month CD | 2.782% | $139.10 | $278.20 | $695.50 | $1,391.00 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.180% | $159.02 | $318.03 | $795.07 | $1,590.15 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 14, 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 | 2.394% | $119.69 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.115% | $155.75 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.306% | $165.31 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.129% | $156.44 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.906% | $145.31 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 2.970% blended | $742.50/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 454 CD rates from 12 banks and 27 credit unions with locations in Great Falls, 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: Horizon Credit Union offers a CD at 4.38% APY with a minimum deposit of $500. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Great Falls, Montana.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Great Falls, Montana
To find the best APYs in Great Falls, Montana, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Great Falls, 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
20.0% 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 ($3,907/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $129 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 Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, Montana savers easier access to their funds. For example, Billings Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Share Certificates - All Individual Retirement Accounts - (IRAs) at 3.80% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Billings Federal Credit Union is offering its 60 Month Share Certificates - All Individual Retirement Accounts - (IRAs) at 3.60% 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 Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, 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 4.38% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $438 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Great Falls, Montana CD LadderMT CD rates currently range from 2.394% (3-month) to 2.906% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Great Falls, Montana CD at 4.38% 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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