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Wells Fargo CD rates: 1.75% APY best term
Wells Fargo’s best tracked CD pays 1.75% across 6 terms — ranking in the bottom 10th percentile of the 70 banks SwitchWize tracks CD rates for, where the best available rate is 4.47%. (Updated August 27, 2026.)
Wells Fargo CD rates by term
| Term | APY |
|---|---|
| 3 months | 0.05% |
| 6 months | 0.05% |
| 1 year | 1.50% |
| 2 years | 1.75%Best |
| 3 years | 1.01% |
| 5 years | 1.01% |
Is Wells Fargo a good CD rate? Not really. At 1.75% its best CD trails the 4.47% best available tracked rate, leaving about $679 a year on the table on a $25,000 deposit.
The gap, in your dollars
At 1.75%, $25,000 earns $438/yr here versus $1,117/yr at the field leader — a $679/yr difference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wells Fargo's best CD rate?▾
Wells Fargo's best tracked CD rate is 1.75% APY as of August 27, 2026, across 6 terms SwitchWize tracks for this bank.
Is Wells Fargo's CD rate good?▾
Wells Fargo's best CD rate ranks in the bottom 10th percentile 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 Wells Fargo on CDs?▾
Higher-paying tracked options include emigrant bank, usaa, becu. 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.