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Citizens CD rates: 0.03% APY best term

Citizens’s best tracked CD pays 0.03% across 6 terms — ranking in the bottom 10th percentile of the 71 banks SwitchWize tracks CD rates for, where the best available rate is 4.83%. (Updated October 11, 2026.)

Citizens CD rates by term

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

Is Citizens a good CD rate? Not really. At 0.03% its best CD trails the 4.83% best available tracked rate, leaving about $1,201 a year on the table on a $25,000 deposit.

The gap, in your dollars

At 0.03%, $25,000 earns $8/yr here versus $1,208/yr at the field leader — a $1,201/yr difference.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Citizens's best CD rate?▾

Citizens's best tracked CD rate is 0.03% APY as of October 11, 2026, across 6 terms SwitchWize tracks for this bank.

Is Citizens's CD rate good?▾

Citizens's best CD rate ranks in the bottom 10th percentile 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 Citizens on CDs?▾

Higher-paying tracked options include applied, bank of hope, citizens trust. 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.