CDs · May 2026

Lock in 4.15% APY before rates fall.

Rate WatchBiggest moves in the last 7 days
Marcus by3.95%leader
Marcus by3.90%unchanged
Popular Direct4.10%unchanged

We compare 131 CDs daily across all terms. Top 12-month CDs are paying 4.15% right now — but the Fed is expected to cut.

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If you parked $25,000Updated today
$923/year you're losing
Top pick: best available · 4.15% APY
Over 5 years that's $4,615 in lost interest — enough for a vacation.
Top 3 — Independently ranked

The three accounts worth your time

Ranked by composite score: rate + trust + ease

#1 · Best overall
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Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Marcus by Goldman Sachs 6-Month CD

3.95%APY
+3.49% vs avg
Why #1: 4.00% APY with Goldman Sachs backing, a $500 minimum, and a 10-day rate guarantee — the most trusted brand in online CDs at a competitive short-term rate.
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#2 · Runner-up
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Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Marcus by Goldman Sachs 1-Year CD

3.90%APY
+3.44% vs avg
Why #2: 4.00% APY with Goldman Sachs backing, a $500 minimum, and a 10-day rate guarantee — the most trusted brand in online CDs at a competitive short-term rate.
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#3 · Third pick
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Popular Direct

Popular Direct

Popular Direct 6-Month CD

4.10%APY
+3.64% vs avg
Why #3: 4.05% APY on the 12-month term from a $15B FDIC-insured institution — strong rate with institutional backing for savers who can meet the $10,000 entry.
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Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Marcus by Goldman Sachs 6-Month CD

3.95%
APY
+3.49% vs avg
#1 PickBest for no minimums
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured

Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Marcus by Goldman Sachs 1-Year CD

3.90%
APY
+3.44% vs avg
#2 PickBest for no minimums
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured

Popular Direct

Popular Direct 6-Month CD

4.10%
APY
+3.64% vs avg
Easiest to openBest for no minimums
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured

Sallie Mae Bank

Sallie Mae Bank 1.5-Year CD

4.00%
APY
+3.54% vs avg
Easiest to openBest for no minimums
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured

Sallie Mae Bank

Sallie Mae Bank 5-Year CD

4.00%
APY
+3.54% vs avg
Easiest to openBest for no minimums
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured

Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Marcus by Goldman Sachs 1.5-Year CD

3.80%
APY
+3.34% vs avg
Easiest to open
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured

Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Marcus by Goldman Sachs 5-Year CD

3.80%
APY
+3.34% vs avg
Easiest to open
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured

Popular Direct

Popular Direct 1-Year CD

4.05%
APY
+3.59% vs avg
Easiest to open
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured

Bread Savings

Bread Savings 1-Year CD

4.00%
APY
+3.54% vs avg
Easiest to open
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured

Bread Savings

Bread Savings 1.5-Year CD

4.00%
APY
+3.54% vs avg
Easiest to open
$0 minimumNo monthly feeFDIC insured
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