Rate checked November 1, 2026
Sallie Mae Bank 18-month CD rate: 4.50% APY
Sallie Mae Bank's 18-month CD pays 4.50% APY. That ranks 5th of the 29 banks we track for this term. The best is 4.85% at Bread Savings.
What it earns on $25,000
At 4.50%, $25,000 earns about $1,125 in the first year.
The best 18-month CD earns about $1,212 on the same money. Choosing Sallie Mae Bank instead gives up about $87 a year.
The middle 18-month rate across 29 banks is 4.35%. Figures are first-year interest at the quoted APY, before taxes.
Banks that pay more for a 18-month CD
- Bread Savings4.85%
- Merrick Bank4.85%
- Popular Direct4.80%
Sallie Mae Bank CD rates for other terms
Questions
What is Sallie Mae Bank's 18-month CD rate?
Sallie Mae Bank pays 4.50% APY on its 18-month CD, based on its own rate page when we last checked. That earns about $1,125 a year on $25,000.
Is Sallie Mae Bank's 18-month CD rate good?
It ranks 5th of the 29 banks we track for this term. The best rate for this term is 4.85% at Bread Savings, and the middle rate is 4.35%. Choosing Sallie Mae Bank over the best costs about $87 a year on $25,000.
Which banks pay more than Sallie Mae Bank on a 18-month CD?
Bread Savings (4.85%), Merrick Bank (4.85%), Popular Direct (4.80%).
General information only. Rates change often; confirm the rate, minimum deposit and early withdrawal penalty with the bank before you open a CD. SwitchWize is not a bank and does not give financial advice.