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Capital One CD rates: 4.00% APY best term

Capital One’s best tracked CD pays 4.00% across 6 terms — ranking in the upper half of the 72 banks SwitchWize tracks CD rates for, where the best available rate is 4.43%. (Updated September 11, 2026.)

Capital One CD rates by term

TermAPY
6 months3.30%
1 year4.00%Best
18 months3.60%
2 years3.50%
3 years3.50%
5 years3.60%

Is Capital One a good CD rate? Not really. At 4.00% its best CD trails the 4.43% best available tracked rate, leaving about $108 a year on the table on a $25,000 deposit.

The gap, in your dollars

At 4.00%, $25,000 earns $1,000/yr here versus $1,108/yr at the field leader — a $108/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 Capital One and alternatives →

Frequently asked questions

What is Capital One's best CD rate?

Capital One's best tracked CD rate is 4.00% APY as of September 11, 2026, across 6 terms SwitchWize tracks for this bank.

Is Capital One's CD rate good?

Capital One's best CD rate ranks in the upper half of tracked banks. The best available tracked rate is 4.43% and the FDIC national savings average is 0.38%.

Which banks pay more than Capital One on CDs?

Higher-paying tracked options include webbank, rising bank, newtek. 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.