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Bank of America CD rates: 3.00% APY best term

Bank of America’s best tracked CD pays 3.00% across 6 terms — ranking in the lower half of the 70 banks SwitchWize tracks CD rates for, where the best available rate is 4.47%. (Updated August 27, 2026.)

Bank of America CD rates by term

TermAPY
3 months3.00%Best
6 months0.03%
1 year0.03%
2 years0.03%
3 years0.03%
5 years0.03%

Is Bank of America a good CD rate? Not really. At 3.00% its best CD trails the 4.47% best available tracked rate, leaving about $367 a year on the table on a $25,000 deposit.

The gap, in your dollars

At 3.00%, $25,000 earns $750/yr here versus $1,117/yr at the field leader — a $367/yr difference.

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Higher-paying CD alternatives we track

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Is it safe to switch? Any FDIC-insured bank carries the same federal deposit protection — the same coverage big banks carry. Verify Bank of America and alternatives →

Frequently asked questions

What is Bank of America's best CD rate?

Bank of America's best tracked CD rate is 3.00% APY as of August 27, 2026, across 6 terms SwitchWize tracks for this bank.

Is Bank of America's CD rate good?

Bank of America's best CD rate ranks in the lower half of tracked banks. The best available tracked rate is 4.47% and the FDIC national savings average is 0.38%.

Which banks pay more than Bank of America on CDs?

Higher-paying tracked options include citizens access, keybank, td bank. Compare rates at /cds to find the best current option.

General information only. Rates change frequently; verify directly with the institution before making financial decisions. SwitchWize is not a bank and does not provide financial advice.