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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 bottom quartile of the 71 banks SwitchWize tracks CD rates for, where the best available rate is 4.83%. (Updated October 12, 2026.)
Bank of America CD rates by term
| Term | APY |
|---|---|
| 3 months | 3.00%Best |
| 6 months | 0.03% |
| 1 year | 0.03% |
| 2 years | 0.03% |
| 3 years | 0.03% |
| 5 years | 0.03% |
Is Bank of America a good CD rate? Not really. At 3.00% its best CD trails the 4.83% best available tracked rate, leaving about $458 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 $1,208/yr at the field leader — a $458/yr difference.
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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 October 12, 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 bottom quartile of tracked banks. The best available tracked rate is 4.83% 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, alto. 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.