Rates checked November 1, 2026
Barclays vs Synchrony CD rates
The two banks split the 6 CD terms they both offer. The biggest difference is on the 3-year CD, about $49 over the term on $10,000.
CD rate by term
| Term | Barclays | Synchrony | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-month | 4.00% | 4.20% | Synchrony |
| 12-month | 4.50% | 4.30% | Barclays |
| 18-month | 4.50% | 4.50% | Tie |
| 2-year | 4.75% | 4.60% | Barclays |
| 3-year | 4.50% | 4.65% | Synchrony |
| 5-year | 4.75% | 4.75% | Tie |
What $10,000 earns over the full term
| Term | Barclays | Synchrony | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-month | $198 | $208 | $10 |
| 12-month | $450 | $430 | $20 |
| 18-month | $683 | $683 | $0 |
| 2-year | $973 | $941 | $32 |
| 3-year | $1,412 | $1,461 | $49 |
| 5-year | $2,612 | $2,612 | $0 |
Interest if you leave the money in until the term ends, compounding at the quoted APY, before taxes. It ignores minimum deposits and early withdrawal penalties.
Questions
Does Barclays or Synchrony pay more on CDs?
Neither. The two banks split the 6 terms they both offer.
Which bank has the better 12-month CD, Barclays or Synchrony?
Barclays does, at 4.50% APY against 4.30%. Over the year that is about $20 more on $10,000.
How much more would I earn with the higher-paying bank?
The biggest gap is on the 3-year CD: about $49 over the full term on $10,000.
Are both banks insured?
CDs at FDIC-insured banks and NCUA-insured credit unions are covered up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank, per ownership category. Check each bank's own page for its insurer, minimum deposit and early withdrawal penalty, which can differ.
General information only. Rates change often; confirm the rate, minimum deposit and early withdrawal penalty with each bank before you open a CD. SwitchWize is not a bank and does not give financial advice.