Sugar Land, Texas CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.02% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 13, 2026. Current Sugar Land, Texas CD rates include First Community Credit Union Houston, TXFirst Community Credit Union Houston, TX3400 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478 4408A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.58%Real return: +1.90%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 5 Year Business CD at 4.70% APY, Vio BankVio Bank330 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.93%Real return: +1.60%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 24 Month CD at 4.40% APY, Navy Federal Credit UnionNavy Federal Credit Union310 Highway 6 Ste 200, Sugar Land, TX 77478A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%Real return: +1.55%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month Special EasyStart Certificate at 4.35% APY, Houston Federal Credit UnionHouston Federal Credit Union16320 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77479 4097A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.70%Real return: +1.52%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 60 Month Share Certificate Accounts - IRA & Jumbo at 4.32% APY, and Capital One BankCapital One Bank2353 Town Center Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.00%Real return: +1.50%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 12 Month 360 CDs at 4.30% APY. CD rates as of October 13, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Sugar Land has 460 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 4.70% APY from First Community Credit Union Houston, TX at 3400 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478 4408. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Texas 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 13, 2026
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Special; Balance: $1000.00 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $500,000+; $500,000+
Jumbo CDs of $500,000 and over.
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999.99
Dividends compounded quarterly, credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period; Fixed rate; Available as Traditional and Roth
Fixed; Dividends compounded quarterly; Dividends credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period.
Fixed; Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Early withdrawal: At Maturity, up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period
Dividends compounded quarterly; credited quarterly; additional deposits: at maturity; early withdrawal penalty: up to 90 days dividends; renewals: automatic with 10 day grace period; IRA Term Certificate (Available as both Traditional and Roth)
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship APY 0.06%
Under $100,000
Balance: $0 - $4,999.99; Relationship Interest Rate 0.06%; Relationship APY 0.06%
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. *Assumes no compounding, interest paid annually or at maturity.
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $250,001
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $100,001
Balance tier starting at $250,001; Minimum Deposit column
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $50,001
Non-Compounding Certificates available
Balance tier starting at $100,001; Minimum Deposit column
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $1,000
Balance tier starting at $50,001; Minimum Deposit column
No minimum deposit.
Limited Time 3-Month and 6-Month Share Certificates available on new Certificates. This is a promotional yield. Bonus Dividend may not be combined with any other dividend increase/bonus, i.e., "Direct Deposit Bonus" and "Jumbo Certificate" increased rates. IRA share certificates do not qualify for this promotion. No additional deposits accepted (other than dividends) during certificate term. There is a substantial penalty for early withdrawal of Certificate funds. Fees and other conditions may reduce earnings. The 3-Month promotional Certificate will automatically roll over to a 3-Month Certificate at the available rates of Certificates at maturity.
Balance tier starting at $1,000; Minimum Deposit column
Compounded:; Credited: At Maturity
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $100,000 & Over; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Balance: $10,000 - $99,999
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $50,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 and over
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Dividends compounded quarterly, credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period; Fixed rate; Available as Traditional and Roth
Fixed; Dividends compounded quarterly; Dividends credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period.
Fixed; Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Early withdrawal: At Maturity, up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period
Dividends compounded quarterly; credited quarterly; additional deposits: at maturity; early withdrawal penalty: up to 90 days dividends; renewals: automatic with 10 day grace period; IRA Term Certificate (Available as both Traditional and Roth)
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999.99
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Under $100,000
Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly; Dividend Period: Monthly
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly; Dividend Period: Monthly
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Balance: $100,000 & Over; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Dividends compounded quarterly, credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period; Fixed rate; Available as Traditional and Roth
Fixed; Dividends compounded quarterly; Dividends credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period.
Fixed; Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Early withdrawal: At Maturity, up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period
Dividends compounded quarterly; credited quarterly; additional deposits: at maturity; early withdrawal penalty: up to 90 days dividends; renewals: automatic with 10 day grace period; IRA Term Certificate (Available as both Traditional and Roth)
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of August 28, 2025. Rates offered may change without notice. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Each depositor is FDIC-insured up to applicable limits.
Balance: $50,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 and over
Balance: $100,000 & Over
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100 and over
APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APYs are accurate as of 5/26/2026 and subject to change. Dividends are compounded and credited monthly. CDs may be subject to a penalty for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 90 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $50,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000 & Over
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99
Under $100,000
Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly; Dividend Period: Monthly
Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly; Dividend Period: Monthly
Balance: $25,000.00 and above
Balance: $1,000.00 - $24,999.99
Balance: $1.00 - $999.99
Specials
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Dividends compounded quarterly, credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period; Fixed rate; Available as Traditional and Roth
Fixed; Dividends compounded quarterly; Dividends credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period.
Fixed; Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Early withdrawal: At Maturity, up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period
Dividends compounded quarterly; credited quarterly; additional deposits: at maturity; early withdrawal penalty: up to 180 days dividends; renewals: automatic with 10 day grace period; IRA Term Certificate (Available as both Traditional and Roth)
EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Balance: $50,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000 and over
Balance: $100,000 & Over
Balance: $100,000 & Over; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $1,000 to $99,999.99
Under $100,000
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $100,000 and over; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1,000 - $19,999.99; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Dividends compounded quarterly, credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period; Fixed rate; Available as Traditional and Roth
Fixed; Dividends compounded quarterly; Dividends credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period.
Fixed; Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Early withdrawal: At Maturity, up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period
Dividends compounded quarterly; credited quarterly; additional deposits: at maturity; early withdrawal penalty: up to 180 days dividends; renewals: automatic with 10 day grace period; IRA Term Certificate (Available as both Traditional and Roth)
Balance: $50,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 270 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Balance: $100,000 & Over
Balance: $100,000 & Over; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Under $100,000
Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly; Dividend Period: Monthly
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Dividends compounded quarterly, credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period; Fixed rate; Available as Traditional and Roth
Fixed; Dividends compounded quarterly; Dividends credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period.
Fixed; Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Early withdrawal: At Maturity, up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period
Dividends compounded quarterly; credited quarterly; additional deposits: at maturity; early withdrawal penalty: up to 180 days dividends; renewals: automatic with 10 day grace period; IRA Term Certificate (Available as both Traditional and Roth)
Balance: $50,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 and over
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000 & Over
Balance: $100,000 & Over; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Under $100,000
Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly; Dividend Period: Monthly
Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly; Dividend Period: Monthly
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Fixed APY | No minimum balance
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
APY= ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD. Rates and Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 10/09/2026. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Fees could reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals. At maturity, the certificate of deposit will renew automatically unless action is taken. Early Withdrawal Penalties - Your account will mature after the applicable term of your Certificate of Deposit set forth above. We will impose a penalty if you withdraw any of the funds in your Certificate of Deposit within the first six days after your Account is opened. The penalty will equal seven day's interest on your account. If you make partial withdrawals of principal prior to the maturity date, penalties will be imposed on the amount of the withdrawal. We will impose a penalty if you redeem your Certificate prior to the maturity date. The penalty will equal all interest earned on 91 day Certificates, 90 days' interest on 6 month Certificates, 180 days' interest on 12, 18 and 24 month Certificates, and 270 days' interest on 30, 36, 48, and 60 month Certificates. All accounts are subject to membership eligibility requirements. A primary savings or checking account is required for new members and has a one-time $5.00 entrance fee in addition to the minimum opening deposit required by the account. Account opening requirements and monthly service fees vary for account type.
Balance: $100,000 and over; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $1,000 - $19,999.99; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
APY= ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD. Rates and Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 10/09/2026. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Fees could reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals. At maturity, the certificate of deposit will renew automatically unless action is taken. Early Withdrawal Penalties - Your account will mature after the applicable term of your Certificate of Deposit set forth above. We will impose a penalty if you withdraw any of the funds in your Certificate of Deposit within the first six days after your Account is opened. The penalty will equal seven day's interest on your account. If you make partial withdrawals of principal prior to the maturity date, penalties will be imposed on the amount of the withdrawal. We will impose a penalty if you redeem your Certificate prior to the maturity date. The penalty will equal all interest earned on 91 day Certificates, 90 days' interest on 6 month Certificates, 180 days' interest on 12, 18 and 24 month Certificates, and 270 days' interest on 30, 36, 48, and 60 month Certificates. All accounts are subject to membership eligibility requirements. A primary savings or checking account is required for new members and has a one-time $5.00 entrance fee in addition to the minimum opening deposit required by the account. Account opening requirements and monthly service fees vary for account type.
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 365 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Balance: $50,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $100,000 & Over
Balance: $100,000 & Over; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $50,000.00 - $99,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99
Balance: $1000 - $49,999.99; Dividend Rate earned is accurate as of March 31st, 2026; Early withdrawal may be subject to penalties
Published APY range: 1.75% - 3.95%; Published rate range: 1.74% - 3.88%.
Published APY range: 1.75% - 3.95%; Published rate range: 1.74% - 3.88%.
Published APY range: 1.75% - 3.95%; Published rate range: 1.74% - 3.88%.
Published APY range: 1.75% - 3.95%; Published rate range: 1.74% - 3.88%.
Published APY range: 1.75% - 3.95%; Published rate range: 1.74% - 3.88%.
Under $100,000
Compare local Sugar Land, TX 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.
Texas 12-month CD rates rose 0.016 points over the past 7 days to 3.382% APY.
Texas 6-month CD rates rose 0.021 points over the past 7 days to 3.253% APY.
Where are Texas 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 Texas average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | TX Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.495% | $124.77 | $249.53 | $623.82 | $1,247.65 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.253% | $162.67 | $325.34 | $813.35 | $1,626.70 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.382% | $169.10 | $338.20 | $845.50 | $1,691.00 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.268% | $163.42 | $326.83 | $817.07 | $1,634.15 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.221% | $161.05 | $322.11 | $805.27 | $1,610.55 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.141% | $157.02 | $314.05 | $785.12 | $1,570.25 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.038% | $151.91 | $303.82 | $759.55 | $1,519.10 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.097% | $154.83 | $309.66 | $774.15 | $1,548.30 |
| 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 Texas average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | TX Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.495% | $124.77 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.253% | $162.67 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.382% | $169.10 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.221% | $161.05 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.141% | $157.02 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 3.098% blended | $774.61/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Texas average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 3,533 CD rates from 48 banks and 61 credit unions with locations in Sugar Land, Texas, plus national online institutions available to Texas 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: First Community Credit Union Houston, TX offers a CD at 4.70% APY with a minimum deposit of $5,000. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Sugar Land, Texas.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Sugar Land, Texas
To find the best APYs in Sugar Land, Texas, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Sugar Land, Texas has 61 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
19.3% of residents are 65 or older, in line with the national average of 17.3%. At today’s TX 12-month CD average of 3.382%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($6,364/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $215 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 Sugar Land, Texas 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 Sugar Land, Texas 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 Sugar Land, Texas savers easier access to their funds. For example, Capital One Bank is offering its 6 Month 360 CDs at 4.30% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, First Community Credit Union Houston, TX is offering its 5 Year Business CD at 4.70% 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 Sugar Land, Texas 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 Sugar Land, Texas 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 Sugar Land, Texas 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 Sugar Land, Texas 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 TX top rate of 4.70% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $470 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Sugar Land, Texas CD LadderTX CD rates currently range from 2.495% (3-month) to 3.141% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Sugar Land, Texas CD at 4.70% 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 SavingsTexas’s average 12-month CD is 3.382% 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 Sugar Land, Texas 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 Sugar Land, Texas. 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 TX.
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.