Synchrony Bank
Pros:
· No minimum balance
· 4.30% 12-month APY
· 15-day Best Rate Guarantee
Cons:
· Low APYs on short-term CD
· Online-only bank
Ally Bank
Pros:
· 4.00% 12-month APY
· Options for rate increase and no early withdrawal penaltie
· High Yield CD and Raise Your Rate CD available as an IRA
Cons:
· Some rates not as good as leaders in the category
· Online-only bank
· Must withdraw within 10 days after maturity to avoid autorenewal
TIAA Bank
Pros:
· Good rates on short-term CD
· 3.45% 60-month APY
· 4.15% 12-month APY
Cons:
· $1,000 minimum opening deposit
· Online-only bank
Marcus by Goldman Sach
Pros:
· 10-day best rate guarantee
· 4.15% 12-month APY
· Lower minimum opening deposit than many CDs require
Cons:
· Online-only bank
Discover Bank
Pros:
· 4.25% APY on terms of 60-month or more
· 4.00% 12-month APY
Cons:
· $2,500 minimum balance
· Online-only bank
TAB Bank
Pros:
· 4.00% 60-month APY
· 4.00% 12-month APY
Cons:
· $1,000 minimum balance
· Online-only bank
Sallie Mae Bank
Pros:
· 4.25% 12-month APY
· Good choice of term
Cons:
· $2,500 minimum deposit
· Online-only bank
Capital One
Pros:
· 4.40% 60-month APY
· 4.15% 12-month APY
· Physical bank location
Cons:
· Not as many locations as some other banks on this list
IncredibleBank
Pros:
· Option to open CD in trust or IRA
Cons:
· Low rate