Current New York CD rates include Cornerstone Community Federal Credit UnionCornerstone Community Federal Credit Union55 Stevens St, Lockport, NY 14094 4229A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.75%Real return: +3.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 6 Month Youth Share Certificate at 6.00% APY, Italo American Credit UnionItalo American Credit Union6652 Myrtle Ave, Glendale, NY 11385 7057A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%Real return: +2.45%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 5 Year Certificate at 5.25% APY, Ridgewood Savings BankRidgewood Savings Bank7102 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.37%Real return: +1.79%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 2-YEAR TREASURY INDEXED CD at 4.59% APY, Habib American HAB BankHabib American HAB Bank150 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.54%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Certificate at 4.50% APY, and Citizens & Northern Bank C&NCitizens & Northern Bank C&N6250 County Route 64, Hornell, NY 14843A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.32%Real return: +1.62%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Certificate of Deposit at 4.42% 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 New York side-by-side. New York CD rates currently reach as high as 6.00% APY from Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union at 55 Stevens St, Lockport, NY 14094 4229. 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.
Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) current as of 18th September 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Withdrawals of principal are subject to early withdrawal penalties. The Dividend Rate and Annual Percentage Yield are fixed and will be in effect for the initial term of the account. Membership eligibility required. Insured by NCUA.
Balance: $10,000+; Basic: 0.40% APY; Better: 0.90% APY
Compounded: Simple
Effective: 12/17/2025
Fixed Rate
Interest is not compounded. Interest will be credited to your account at maturity.
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Balance: $1,000.00
Earn 3.55% APY on balances of $500 or more. Account matures in 3 months.
Early Withdrawal Penalties May Apply
Penalty for early withdrawal: 3 Months Dividends
Funding Limit*: $12M
Rates are effective as of 6/30/2026
In-Branch
Available: Online
Additional 10 basis points (.10%) for deposits of $50,000 or more
Term: 3 months (90 to 179 days)
Interest penalties for early withdrawal - Up to 12 months Certificates, 3 months worth of dividends
Rates and Terms shown are for CDs opened or renewed in branch. Minimum to open is $1,000.
Rates and Terms shown are for CDs opened or renewed online only.
Additional Deposits Permitted
Additional Deposits Permitted
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.
Balance Range: $50 - $5,000
10-Day CD Rate Guarantee
10-Day CD Rate Guarantee. Maximum balance limits apply.
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Additional Deposits Permitted
Term: Special 6-Month Fixed Rate2
Term: 6 months up to 1 year; Apply Online
Penalty for early withdrawal: 3 Months Dividends
Rates effective as of 3/02/2026. Offers may be for limited time only. $5 minimum deposit required for Share Account prior to opening a Certificate.
Rates effective as of 3/02/2026. Offers may be for limited time only. $5 minimum deposit required for Share Account prior to opening a Certificate.
Rates effective as of 3/02/2026. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. $5 minimum deposit required for Share Account prior to opening a Certificate.
Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) current as of 18th September 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Withdrawals of principal are subject to early withdrawal penalties. The Dividend Rate and Annual Percentage Yield are fixed and will be in effect for the initial term of the account. Membership eligibility required. Insured by NCUA.
Balance: $10,000+; Basic: 2.90% APY; Better: 3.40% APY
Regular IRA And Roth IRA
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 1 month interest
Limited Time Offer. NEW MONEY REQUIRED. IRA ELIGIBLE. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) shown is accurate as of 8/25/2026. This is a limited time offer and may be discontinued without prior notice. Offer good for the initial term only. CD is automatically renewed for a 6-month term. The renewal rate is determined based on the published rate for the CD, excluding CD specials. Advertised rate and APY are offered at the bank's discretion and may change daily. Actual earnings may vary. $5,000 minimum and $250,000 maximum CD funding amount is required with funds not currently on deposit at OceanFirst Bank. Fees may reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. IRA eligible. Additional restrictions may apply.
Term: 6 Month Pick Your Term; Balance: $5,000 or more
Early redemption fee applies.
For 6 months Term. Longer terms Earn Higher Interests; No service fee
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Rates are effective as of 6/30/2026
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APY is accurate as of 7/29/2026. Subject to early withdrawal penalties. Fees could reduce earnings on the account.
Compounded: Simple
Available for new money only, new money is defined as money not currently on deposit or held by People's Alliance Federal Credit Union (PAFCU) within the past 12 months. New money is determined by PAFCU's sole discretion. Early withdrawal penalties may apply and could reduce earnings. Fees may reduce earnings. Offer available for a limited time. Membership eligibility required. Other terms and restrictions may apply. See a PAFCU representative for complete details.
Promotional Rate
Interest is not compounded. Interest will be credited to your account at maturity.
Balance: $50,000.00
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.
Balance Range: $50 - $5,000
Regular IRA And Roth IRA
Special Rate
10-Day CD Rate Guarantee
10-Day CD Rate Guarantee. Maximum balance limits apply.
Featured: Market-leading CD rates
Term: 12 MONTH TERM ACCOUNT
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Must be a new CD funded of at least $25000 to qualify. No new money needed. APY effective for new CDs opened. Rates may change at any time. Fees may reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Rate is effective 8/25/2026.
Minimum: $,2500 new money** or open qualifying account
Fixed Rate
Term: Special 12-Month Fixed Rate1
Penalty for early withdrawal: 3 Months Dividends
Bonus Rate
Compounded/Credited: Quarterly/Quarterly
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
2
Balance: $50,000.00
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Rates are effective as of 6/30/2026
IRA & ESA Certificate Rates
Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) current as of 18th September 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Withdrawals of principal are subject to early withdrawal penalties. The Dividend Rate and Annual Percentage Yield are fixed and will be in effect for the initial term of the account. Membership eligibility required. Insured by NCUA.
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.
10-Day CD Rate Guarantee
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00
Balance: $100,000 and over
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999
Balance: $25,000.00
Term: 18 Month Pick Your Term; Balance: $5,000 or more
3 | New Deposits Only
New Member; $10,000 max
Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) current as of 18th September 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Withdrawals of principal are subject to early withdrawal penalties. The Dividend Rate and Annual Percentage Yield are fixed and will be in effect for the initial term of the account. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Membership eligibility is required. Insured by NCUA. At the end of term this will auto-renew to a 12-month share certificate at the prevailing rate.
Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) current as of 18th September 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Withdrawals of principal are subject to early withdrawal penalties. The Dividend Rate and Annual Percentage Yield are fixed and will be in effect for the initial term of the account. Membership eligibility required. Insured by NCUA.
The 7-month, 13-month, and 18-month CDs are promotional products and can be discontinued at any time.
In-Branch
Available: Online
Requires a qualifying checking account.
Balance: $100,000 and over
Term: 1 1/2 Years (18 Months)
Limited Time Offer. NEW MONEY REQUIRED. IRA ELIGIBLE. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) shown is accurate as of 8/25/2026. This is a limited time offer and may be discontinued without prior notice. Offer good for the initial term only. CD is automatically renewed for an 18-month term. The renewal rate is determined based on the published rate for the CD, excluding CD specials. Advertised rate and APY are offered at the bank's discretion and may change daily. Actual earnings may vary. $5,000 minimum and $250,000 maximum CD funding amount is required with funds not currently on deposit at OceanFirst Bank. Fees may reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Additional restrictions may apply.
Balance: $10,000.00
Penalty for early withdrawal: 60 days loss of dividends
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.
Balance Range: $50 - $5,000
Regular IRA And Roth IRA
Treasury Indexed CD; variable yield account with no cap
Featured: Market-leading CD rates
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
In-Branch
Available: Online
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00
Balance: $100,000
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Balance: $25,000.00
Term: 24 Month Pick Your Term; Balance: $5,000 or more
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Balance: $500 - $100,000
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates subject to change. Membership eligibility required.
Penalty for early withdrawal: 6 Months Dividends
Credit Quarterly Compound Daily
IRA & ESA Certificate Rates
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APY is accurate as of 7/29/2026. Subject to early withdrawal penalties. Fees could reduce earnings on the account.
IRA certificate; Jumbo Share Certificate = $100,000 or more
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.
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
1x Bump Up
Balance: $50,000.00
Balance: $50,000.00
Balance: $25,000.00
Balance: $25,000.00
Apply Online
Penalty for early withdrawal: 9 Months Dividends
APY
IRA certificate; Jumbo Share Certificate = $100,000 or more
Balance: $10,000.00
Balance: $10,000.00
Credit Quarterly Compound Daily
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APY is accurate as of 7/29/2026. Subject to early withdrawal penalties. Fees could reduce earnings on the account.
9-Month Penalty for Early Withdrawal
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 3 month interest
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
IRA & ESA Certificate Rates
IRA certificate
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.
Regular IRA And Roth IRA
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00
Balance: $50,000.00
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $25,000.00
Balance: $25,000.00
Term: 48 MONTH TERM ACCOUNT
Term: 48 MONTH TERM ACCOUNT
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Penalty for early withdrawal: 9 Months Dividends
Credit Quarterly Compound Daily
Term: 48 month (with step up option)
Balance: $10,000.00
Balance: $10,000.00
9-Month Penalty for Early Withdrawal
JUMBO Minimum Balance: $50,000
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
9-Month Penalty for Early Withdrawal
Effective: 12/17/2025
9-Month Penalty for Early Withdrawal
In-Branch
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.
Regular IRA And Roth IRA
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Featured: Market-leading CD rates
Balance: $50,000.00
Balance: $50,000.00
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $25,000.00
Balance: $25,000.00
Apply Online
Term: 60 MONTH TERM ACCOUNT
Penalty for early withdrawal: 9 Months Dividends
Credit Quarterly Compound Daily
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 6 month interest
Balance: $10,000.00
Balance: $10,000.00
JUMBO Minimum Balance: $50,000
9-Month Penalty for Early Withdrawal
Balance: $1,000.00
Balance: $1,000.00
9-Month Penalty for Early Withdrawal
$1,000
Compare local New York 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.
New York 12-month CD rates rose 0.030 points over the past 7 days to 2.952% APY.
New York 6-month CD rates rose 0.021 points over the past 7 days to 2.767% APY.
Where are New York 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 New York average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | NY Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New York average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | NY Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New York average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 1,811 CD rates from 62 banks and 89 credit unions with locations in New York, plus national online institutions available to New York 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: Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union offers a CD at 6.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in New York.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in New York
To find the best APYs in New York, start with credit unions and online-only banks: New York has 89 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
17.9% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 6.4% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s NY 12-month CD average of 2.952%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,089/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $150 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 (90–180 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York savers easier access to their funds. For example, Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union is offering its 6 Month Youth Share Certificate at 6.00% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Italo American Credit Union is offering its 5 Year Certificate at 5.25% 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 NY top rate of 6.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $600 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
New York CD LadderNY 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 New York CD at 6.00% 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 SavingsNew York’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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