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KeyBank CD rates: 3.25% APY best term

KeyBank’s best tracked CD pays 3.25% 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.)

KeyBank CD rates by term

TermAPY
3 months0.05%
6 months0.05%
1 year3.25%Best
2 years0.05%
3 years0.05%
5 years0.05%

Is KeyBank a good CD rate? Not really. At 3.25% its best CD trails the 4.83% best available tracked rate, leaving about $396 a year on the table on a $25,000 deposit.

The gap, in your dollars

At 3.25%, $25,000 earns $813/yr here versus $1,208/yr at the field leader — a $396/yr difference.

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Frequently asked questions

What is KeyBank's best CD rate?▾

KeyBank's best tracked CD rate is 3.25% APY as of October 12, 2026, across 6 terms SwitchWize tracks for this bank.

Is KeyBank's CD rate good?▾

KeyBank'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 KeyBank on CDs?▾

Higher-paying tracked options include alto, igobanking, provident. 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.