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Emigrant Direct CD rates: 2.25% APY best term
Emigrant Direct’s best tracked CD pays 2.25% across 4 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.)
Emigrant Direct CD rates by term
| Term | APY |
|---|---|
| 6 months | 2.25%Best |
| 2 years | 2.25%Best |
| 3 years | 2.25%Best |
| 5 years | 2.00% |
Is Emigrant Direct 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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Frequently asked questions
What is Emigrant Direct's best CD rate?▾
Emigrant Direct's best tracked CD rate is 2.25% APY as of August 27, 2026, across 4 terms SwitchWize tracks for this bank.
Is Emigrant Direct's CD rate good?▾
Emigrant Direct'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 Emigrant Direct 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.