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BECU CD rates: 2.25% APY best term

BECU’s best tracked CD pays 2.25% across 6 terms — ranking in the bottom quartile of the 70 banks SwitchWize tracks CD rates for, where the best available rate is 4.47%. (Updated August 27, 2026.)

BECU CD rates by term

TermAPY
3 months1.40%
6 months1.50%
1 year2.25%Best
2 years1.75%
3 years1.45%
5 years1.15%

Is BECU a good CD rate? Not really. At 2.25% its best CD trails the 4.47% best available tracked rate, leaving about $554 a year on the table on a $25,000 deposit.

The gap, in your dollars

At 2.25%, $25,000 earns $563/yr here versus $1,117/yr at the field leader — a $554/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 BECU and alternatives →

Frequently asked questions

What is BECU's best CD rate?

BECU's best tracked CD rate is 2.25% APY as of August 27, 2026, across 6 terms SwitchWize tracks for this bank.

Is BECU's CD rate good?

BECU's best CD rate ranks in the bottom quartile 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 BECU on CDs?

Higher-paying tracked options include cit bank, alto, apple 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.