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Certificates of Deposit (CD) Account

Grow your money faster and safely with a Certificate of Deposit (CD). We'll help your money to work harder for you with an above average interest rate and a wide range of terms to choose from. Get started with just $1,000 ($500 for minors).1

4-5 Month CD Special

$1,000 minimum to open ($500 minimum to open for minors)

A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal.

With Eligible Checking or $25k New Money:
Interest Rate/Annual Percentage Yield

4.40%/4.50%

Interest Rate/APY Without Eligible2 Checking:
Not Available

Renews to 4-5 Month CD

7 Month CD Special

$1,000 minimum to open ($500 minimum to open for minors)

A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal.

With Eligible Checking or $25k New Money:
Interest Rate/Annual Percentage Yield

4.16%/4.25%

Interest Rate/APY Without Eligible2 Checking:
Interest Rate/Annual Percentage Yield

4.06%/4.15%

Renews to 6-11 Month CD

13 Month CD Special

$1,000 minimum to open ($500 minimum to open for minors)

A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal.

With Eligible Checking or $25k New Money:
Interest Rate/Annual Percentage Yield

3.82%/3.90%

Interest Rate/APY Without Eligible2 Checking:
Interest Rate/Annual Percentage Yield

3.73%/3.80%

Renews to 12-17 Month CD

19 Month CD Special

$1,000 minimum to open ($500 minimum to open for minors)

A penalty may be assessed for early withdrawal.

With Eligible Checking or $25k New Money:
Interest Rate/Annual Percentage Yield

3.44%/3.50%

Interest Rate/APY Without Eligible2 Checking:
Interest Rate/Annual Percentage Yield

3.34%/3.40%

Renews to 18-23 Month CD

WaFd CD Savings Calculator

Use the Savings Calculator to see out how much interest is earned on a certificate of deposit (CD). Enter your information below to compare CD and basic savings account rates.

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Your total CD balance at the end of 13 months

Interest earned by Month :

  CD Earnings: $0.00

  Savings Account Earnings (0.1%): $0.00

Total Interest Earned: -$1,000.00

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  • APY is Annual Percentage Yield. The above APY is offered at this time and subject to change. Actual earnings may vary.
  • A penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity.
  • This calculator is for educational purposes only, and may not represent WaFd Bank's program requirements.
  • APY is Annual Percentage Yield. The above APY is offered at this time and subject to change. Actual earnings may vary.
  • A penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity.
  • This calculator is for educational purposes only, and may not represent WaFd Bank's program requirements.
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High Yield Savings Accounts vs CD Accounts - Pros & Cons

You're probably familiar with savings accounts—after all, the only difference between a checking and a savings is that you usually don't get a debit card when you open a savings account. A certificate of deposit (CD) is intended for you to set aside your cash for a rainy day, just like a savings account, but with a few more rules.

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Certificate of Deposit

Only $1,000 initial deposit ($500 for minors, $100 for IRAs)

Standard terms are available from 14 days to 5 years (60 months). With balances of $10,000 or more, monthly interest payments are available, so that you can use earned interest for other expenses and still enjoy a competitive rate for your savings.

Choice of Terms$1,000 + Interest Rate/APY %$90,000 + Interest Rate/APY %Renewal Term
14 Days - 2 MonthsN/A0.10/0.1014 Days - 2 Months
3 Months0.05/0.050.10/0.103 Months
4 - 5 Months0.10/0.100.15/0.154 - 5 Months
6 - 11 Months0.15/0.150.20/0.206 - 11 Months
12 - 17 Months0.20/0.200.25/0.2512 - 17 Months
18 - 23 Months0.20/0.200.25/0.2518 - 23 Months
24 - 35 Months0.20/0.200.25/0.2524 - 35 Months
36 - 47 Months0.20/0.200.25/0.2536 - 47 Months
48 - 59 Months0.25/0.250.30/0.3048 - 59 Months
60 Months0.30/0.300.35/0.3560 Months

Frequently Asked Questions

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114 day CDs earn interest starting at $90,000. All other CD terms earn interest at $1,000 ($500 for minors). WaFd Bank does not pull your credit when opening a new CD. OFAC and ChexSystems® are reviewed. WaFd Bank will not run your credit for this application.

2WaFd Bank checking account holders are eligible for a higher interest rate and annual percentage yield. Minimum to earn interest is $1,000 ($500 for minors).

For account opening WaFd Bank does not pull your credit from one of the three main credit bureaus. We will review OFAC and ChexSystems®.

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