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Arizona CD Rates – 5-Year

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Below are 5-year CD Rates from banks that are located in Arizona. Five-Year Certificates of Deposit (CD) are generally the longest term CD that most banks will offer. They tend to offer the highest rates but require the longest commitment. Five year CDs are especially popular in a declining interest rate environment as depositors can lock money in at the highest rate possible for the longest period of time. They are also popular with depositors who are willing to lock up money for five years in return for extra yield.

AZ - December 21, 2024

5 Year CD National Average : 0.92% ?

Banks APY MIN MILES ?

Rate History: 3.95% → 3.85% → 3.80%

| Feb 9, 2021

The wonderful assistants at Beal Bank are wonderful. Rebeca took great care of me and made sure all my concerns were addressed. Read More

Rate History: 4.06% → 4.75% → 4.16% → 3.90% → 3.75%

| Apr 19, 2023

This bank was honest and I had no problems with them in person. Not everyone was equally competent but they got help. Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 180 days interest.
Rate History: 4.55% → 4.50% → 4.15% → 4.00% → 3.75%

| Nov 21, 2023

A real pain in the *** process to try and get approved! They were unable to match my drivers license photo with my live image after several times trying! Went to limelight bank instead and got approved in ... Read More

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.90% → 3.75% → 3.50%

| Jan 2, 2024

Like others, I've been with Capital One and its predecessor ING Direct since 2007. I've also been getting cheap bank rates on my savings account and didn't realize that there was something better, although... Read More

Rate History: 2.60% → 3.25%

| Jul 26, 2024

Multiple roadblocks trying to set up a savings account with Ivy Bank and my application was ultimately declined, in spite of my multiple CDs among three banks, stock investments, eleven credit cards, and c... Read More

| Mar 20, 2016

Good solid bank. Read More

Rate History: 3.75% → 3.10% → 2.50% → 2.45% → 2.95%

| Oct 11, 2020

You probably thought - as did I - that you were looking at a site that belongs to and was the responsibility of Gateway First. After all it includes their headings, selected financial statements, many pag... Read More

Rate History: 3.05% → 2.53%

Rate History: 2.02% → 2.00%

| Aug 5, 2022

The worst customer service during covid. I lost my wallet they were nit understanding when things were shutting down. I knew covid was going to be bad and did not want to be around people. They did nit eve... Read More

| Feb 25, 2022

I joined Citi with a Costco-VISA card. An Accelerate followed, and then a checking account. Costco-VISA is necessary for using a credit card at Costco, otherwise cash is necessary. Accelerate Savings w... Read More

Rate History: 2.00% → 2.50% → 2.00%

| Jan 2, 2023

Terrible customer service by investment side. Fees too high , too full of themselves Read More

| May 29, 2020

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Rate History: 2.50% → 1.50%

| Nov 28, 2022

While USAA was at one point a great option for all your banking needs, the service has deteriorated so much that I'm currently in the process of changing banks after more than 2 decades. The final straw w... Read More

1.50%

$2,500

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Rate History: 0.25% → 1.35% → 4.00% → 1.35%

| Jan 29, 2024

Tried to enter information on line to open a 5 year CD, multiple time and wasn't accepted. Talked to a live person who was of no help at all. My credit score is over 800 and I have plenty of money in oth... Read More

1.15%

$10,000

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| Apr 5, 2020

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1.00%

$10,000

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| Jun 28, 2017

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1.00%

$100,000

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1.00%

$10,000

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| Sep 26, 2018

Drove to PHX to open an acct. The listed address is VACANT. No info available for other branches. Found another listed branch office, office is vacant. Screw you Goldwater Bank, you want my money and y... Read More

0.90%

$10,000

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Rate History: 0.60% → 0.90%

| Feb 4, 2020

Academy was great helping me open a new account Read More

| Jun 20, 2019

12 month rate not 2.5. Changed to 1.5%. Read More

| Mar 25, 2015

OLIVER NORTH AIR LINES GOVERNOR BLANCO Read More

| Dec 1, 2022

I have banked at First Fidelity since 1991 I think. Their banking staff has always been so helpful. I had a person years ago take one of my blank check and cashed it for 250.00. I caught it right away ... Read More

0.51%

$10,000

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| Jul 22, 2015

Fix your automated system so I can find information after you close Read More

| Jun 17, 2022

Midfirst doesn't seem to encourage any accounts other than checking. I have two. I've tried opening others, but they talk me out of it every single time. Read More

0.45%

$10,000

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| Jun 12, 2023

US Bank reported me to dult Protective Services because my husband is 85 and I am63. He got sick and went into a nursing hime for 3 months. My husband always handled the financial affairs. I had to take ov... Read More

| Jun 1, 2020

UMB does not honor the rate posted here! Read More

| Sep 28, 2016

After looking around, looks like AlaskaUSA has the better current rate of 2 percent for 5 years. A little more can be obtained at Discover/AAA for a 10 year CD. Read More

| Dec 11, 2023

only series EE currently. I have I series and have to mail them in Read More

| Oct 18, 2016

IF the Cd's our that high then way i'm i the last to find out what The apys are. Read More

| Feb 25, 2023

I have been working for this company more than 5 years. I would not recommend any investment with First Citizens Bank. They are the worst performer on the market based on the customer and employee reviews... Read More

Rate History: 0.03% → 0.05%

| Mar 28, 2023

On line banking gives a confirmation number when paying bills. But it doesn’t confirm that the bill will be paid only that they have the information. Ridiculous. Read More

0.03%

$10,000

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| May 18, 2019

Had checking and savings for years when living in Philly. Went into PNC 2.35 APY high yield savings. They have thus far maintained rate. Easy web site and great customer phone service. Still maintain check... Read More

| Jul 24, 2023

BOFA is a den of people thieves camouflaged as bank operatives. There’s a soon to be uncovered carrel of money laundry there. They took all my money and don’t want to release it to me for no particular... Read More

All rates listed are Annual Percentage Yield (APY). The Min listed is the minimum deposit account balance required to obtain the rate listed.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Five Year CDs - Branch Banks 2024

Five-year CDs are the big kahuna of the CD world. While banks may offer six-year, seven-year, or even 10-year CDs, the five-year is the longest of the most commonly offered terms. The 5-year CD is therefore often the highest offer at your local bank. Therefore, the temptation for those looking for yield is to open one, deposit money, and forget about it for five years. This could be a mistake. In rising rate environments a five-year CD may not be a good investment.

Safety

Like every other CD term, five year CDs from FDIC insured banks are protected up to FDIC limits (generally $250,000 per account holder per bank). If your deposit is over the FDIC limit then you may not receive the uninsured money in case of a bank failure.

Inflation

The principle threat to a a five year CD is inflation. If the CD is opened in a low rate environment, and rates and inflation subsequently rise, then inflation will erode the value of the certificate of deposit over its five years. For example, if a depositor opened a five year CD in year 1 with a yield of 2.05% APY and inflation at 1.5%, then the real return is .55 percentage points. But if inflation rises the next year to 2.5% and stays there for the next four years, then the CD in real terms is losing money every year: 2.05% - 2.5% = -.45%.

While it is impossible for anyone to predict too far into the future, savers should be cognizant of the economic environment before locking up money for a five year time-period. Our rate analysis page provides some insight into where we think rates will go.

On the other hand, if rates are falling and will continue to do so for some time due to an economic recession then it makes sense to lock in a higher rate with a five year CD. Savers who opened five year CDs in 2008 immediately after the financial crisis were able to lock in rates in the 6% range, a great move considering two years later a five year CD paid below 3%.

Interest

Five-year CDs currently pay about 1.00% more in interest than a one year CD. In general, CDs of this duration are best opened as part of a laddered CD portfolio or if the depositor thinks that rates will either stagnate or drop over the next couple of years.

Opening a Five Year CD

Opening a five year CD in a branch is relatively easy and similar to every other CD term. Most banks require the customer be a resident of the United States and most branch-based banks ask that the account be opened in the bank. Funding can be performed by transferring money that is already located at that bank or by check or ACH transfer from another bank. The CD can be opened that day and the rate locked.

With longer term CDs, savers should make sure they put a record of the CD in a safe place and that if they move, they forward their new address to the bank. In cases where the bank cannot find the CD holder, the bank may hand the funds over to a state authority as a lost deposit, and it will require onerous paperwork to reclaim the money.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF FIVE YEAR CDs

Advantages of five year CDs

  • 5 year CDs provide the highest rate of the common CD terms.
  • The return is fixed for five years, which is an advantage in a flat or falling rate environment.

Disadvantages of five year CDs

  • The money is locked away for five years and cannot be withdrawn without a substantial penalty.
  • In a rising rate environment, inflation will reduce the value of the money in the CD over time.
  • Branch CDs require the saver to visit a branch and be subjected to cross-sell pitches and other marketing tactics.

All banks listed on BestCashCow are FDIC insured; BestCashCow.com strongly recommends that you stay within FDIC insurance limits and that if you are unsure of how the limits affect you, please visit the FDIC website.

To understand all of the income generating options available to a saver, please view the Income Generating Investments Comparison Chart.

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