What happens if I withdraw from a CD early?

Most CDs charge an early-withdrawal penalty — typically 60 to 150 days of interest depending on the term. Breaking a 12-month CD at month 3 with a 90-day penalty can reduce your effective yield to near zero. Always read the fee schedule before opening.

Is a CD FDIC insured?

Yes. Certificates of deposit at FDIC-member banks are insured up to $250,000 per depositor. The fixed rate and FDIC coverage make CDs one of the safest places to hold cash you can afford to leave untouched for the full term.

A CD ladder splits your savings across multiple CDs with staggered maturities — for example, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month terms. As each CD matures, you reinvest at the current rate, giving you the higher rates of longer terms and regular access to a portion of your cash.

Can the CD rate change after I open it?

No. The APY on a standard CD is locked at the opening rate for the full term. This is the main advantage over a high-yield savings account: you know exactly what you will earn, regardless of future Fed rate cuts.

Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Certificate of Deposit

Marcus by Goldman Sachs CD Rates Review 2026

Marcus is strongest for savers who want a recognizable online bank and a simple CD lineup, with the trade-off that liquidity is still limited once the CD is funded.

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Best observed APY

3.95%

Best term

6 months

Minimum

$500

Observed rates — verify before opening

This CD page is using observed rate data and verified disclosures. Confirm the selected term, early-withdrawal penalty, grace period, and renewal rules with the provider before funding the CD.

Pros & cons

Pros

Marcus by Goldman Sachs consistently offers competitive yields.
Marcus offers a variety of CD terms, so you can easily build a CD ladder at this bank.
An account can be opened with as little as $500.
Offers no-penalty and rate-bump CDs.

Cons

Some banks have lower withdrawal penalties.

Derived from the current rate, fees, and terms we track for this product. Confirm the latest details on the provider’s site.

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Observed CD rates, pending disclosure check

Best observed APY

3.95%

6 months

Main catch

The yield only matters if the selected term matches your date; breaking the CD early can erase part of the benefit.

Confidence

67%

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Marcus by Goldman Sachs terms that actually matter

Best observed APY

3.95%

Best observed term

6 months

Minimum deposit

$500

Liquidity

Locked until maturity unless you accept the early-withdrawal penalty.

Early withdrawal

90 days of interest for terms of 1 year or less; 180 days for terms over 1 year through 5 years; 270 days for terms over 5 years.

Grace period

10-day grace period after maturity.

Auto-renewal

Automatically renews for another term if no action is taken during the 10-day grace period.

Last checked

Jul 9, 2026

Disclosure verification

Verified disclosures

Deposit insurance — Verified

Rate and terms — Verified

Early-withdrawal penalty — Verified

Grace period — Verified

Auto-renewal rules — Verified

Term table

Observed CD rates by maturity

6 months

Early-withdrawal penalty: 90 days of interest

3.95%

APY

1 year

Early-withdrawal penalty: 90 days of interest

3.90%

APY

18 months

Early-withdrawal penalty: 180 days of interest

3.80%

APY

2 years

Early-withdrawal penalty: 180 days of interest

3.70%

APY

3 years

Early-withdrawal penalty: 180 days of interest

3.70%

APY

5 years

Early-withdrawal penalty: 180 days of interest

3.80%

APY

Best for

Brand-conscious savers
Known expense dates
Online CD ladder rungs
People comparing against big-bank CDs

Not for

Emergency cash
ATM or debit access
People who may need the money early
Pure maximum-rate chasing without term fit

Decision checks

Open only if these checks pass

Issuer

Goldman Sachs Bank USA

Term fit

Strong for planned cash dates

Liquidity

Locked until maturity

Penalty

Verified 90/180/270-day interest schedule

Maturity decision center

Marcus uses a 10-day grace period after maturity; if you take no action, the CD automatically renews for another term.

Create maturity alert

Do not use a CD for this

Keep emergency cash and money with an uncertain timing need in a liquid account. A CD is a timeline tool, not a spending account.

CD versus liquid savings

A CD can lock today's APY for a known term. A high-yield savings account keeps the money flexible, but the APY can move. Use the CD only when the maturity date, penalty, and rate gap all work together.

Comparison set

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Your CD estimate

Marcus by Goldman Sachs maturity math

Deposit amountSelected term

Estimated interest

$198

Before tax at 3.95% APY

Maturity value

$10,198

Principal plus estimated interest

Early-close penalty$97

Gap vs liquid alternative+$0

This is an illustration, not a promise. Penalty, grace-period, and renewal rules are provider-specific disclosures: 10-day grace period after maturity. Automatically renews for another term if no action is taken during the 10-day grace period.

Provider

Marcus by Goldman Sachs

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