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    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    3-month term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    6-month term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    9-month term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    12-month term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    18-month term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    24-month term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    30-month term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    3-year term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    4-year term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    5-year term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    7-year term
  • %APY

    Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.    
    10-year term
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This calculator and the values shown are intended for illustrative and informational purposes only and may not apply to your individual circumstances. This calculator uses an Annual Percentage Yield (APY) that is rounded to the nearest one-hundredth of one percentage point, e.g., .01%. However, actual interest earned calculations use an APY that is rounded to the nearest one-thousandth of one percentage point, e.g., .011%. As a result, the estimated interest earned value shown here may vary from the actual interest earned on your account. Calculation assumes principal and interest remain on deposit and interest rate and APY do not change.

 % APY

Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX, is subject to change without notice, and will be determined and fixed for the term at funding.  Applies to personal accounts only. A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal. No minimum deposit required to open an account.

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Enjoy the feeling of a no-fee CD account

No. Fees. Period. That means you won't be charged an account fee on our CD account.

A penalty may be charged for early withdrawal from a CD.

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Need to withdraw early?

Just keep in mind that all CD accounts have a penalty if you withdraw before your maturity date. The early withdrawal penalty depends on the length of the CD.

“Simple interest” is calculated by multiplying the daily interest rate by your principal by the number of days that elapse between payments. (One month equals 30 days for simple interest fee calculation.)

Beginning on the 8th day after your CD is opened and funded and for the next 22 calendar days, we will deduct each day’s simple interest on the issue amount withdrawn from the funding date to the date of withdrawal. Thereafter, the Early Withdrawal Penalty will be calculated as described in the chart below.

In some cases, the early withdrawal penalty may reduce the principal in the CD.
CD Term

Early Withdrawal Penalties shown apply to new CDs.
less than 1 year
1 year to < 4 years
4 years to < 5 years
5 years to < 7 years
7 years to 10 years
Penalty
3 months simple interest
6 months simple interest
9 months simple interest
18 months simple interest
24 months simple interest

CD FAQ

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There is no minimum deposit to open a Discover CD Account.

You can fund your CD Account in the following ways:

  • Online transfer from an eligible Discover bank account or an external bank account
  • Phone Transfers (available for initial funding only)
  • Mail a check that includes your CD Account number, made payable to you to:

     Discover
     PO Box 30417
     Salt Lake City, UT 84130

*Please note that Travelers Checks will not be accepted for deposit.

Interest is compounded daily and credited to your account monthly.

If we receive your deposit before your Account is opened, interest will begin to accrue on the deposit on the Business Day your Account is opened. Once an Account is opened, interest begins to accrue on a deposit on the Business Day we receive your deposit.

Yes, funds in Discover deposit accounts are FDIC insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law. For more information, visit our FDIC information page.

What is a CD

Certificate of Deposit (CD) accounts let you earn high-interest returns on money you know you won't need for a while.

Guaranteed Rates
Never mind what the market does. Because you commit to a specific term, your CD rate is locked in no matter what.

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Sit back and relax. Once you set up your CD, you won’t have to worry about a thing.

Step up those earnings
A “CD ladder” is when you open several CDs with different maturity dates. It’s a smart way to build on earnings as your high-yield CDs mature. Learn how.

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