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Credit Union CD Rates Massachusetts

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Below are the best one year CD Rates from credit unions in Massachusetts. One year CDs are usually the most popular term and offer a decent yield without having to lock-up money for an extended period of time. One year CD Rates are generally comparable to or a little higher than their savings and money market counterparts.

MA - November 21, 2024

1 Year CD National Average : 0.55% ?

Credit Unions APY MIN MILES ?

| Jan 19, 2023

They have a lot of potential to be great. But, they need to learn their systems and how to best serve their Members. Don't do it. Just don't. You've been warned. Read More

Rate History: 5.25% → 4.60% → 5.15% → 4.90% → 4.75%

| Sep 15, 2021

The rates posted here is not the same. Check the credit union's web site for actual rates Read More

| Jun 12, 2017

five star......great location...fast service Read More

Metro
Restrictions

4.50%

$0

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Rate History: 5.20% → 5.40% → 5.15% → 5.20% → 4.30%

Rate History: 4.71% → 5.39% → 5.13% → 4.60% → 4.25%

| May 4, 2016

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Rate History: 2.01% → 5.12% → 1.51% → 5.12% → 4.07%

Rate History: 4.55% → 4.45% → 4.05%

Rate History: 4.25% → 4.75% → 4.50% → 3.75% → 4.00%

Rate History: 5.10% → 5.00% → 4.65% → 4.00%

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.75%

Rate History: 3.50% → 4.00% → 3.70%

Rate History: 3.75% → 3.50% → 3.75% → 3.25%

Direct
Restrictions

3.06%

3.00%

$100,000

$250

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| Jun 8, 2021

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Members Plus
Restrictions

0.86%

$10,000

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0.85%

$10,000

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City Of Boston
Restrictions

0.85%

$50,000

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Tremont
Restrictions

0.85%

$10,000

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| Jun 8, 2021

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| Apr 19, 2018

Do not get your car insurance through GFA, or more precisely, their affiliates. They got my billing address wrong when I got the policy and canceled it without a phone call. Admittedly, I gave them my ju... Read More

Leominster
Restrictions

0.80%

$10,000

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Central One
Restrictions

0.80%

$10,000

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Somerset
Restrictions

0.80%

$10,000

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Rockland
Restrictions

0.80%

$10,000

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| Sep 19, 2020

Absolutely terrible customer service. Please don’t get any type of loan through them. It’s not worth the frustration. Read More

City Of Boston
Restrictions

0.75%

$500

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Jeanne D'arc
Restrictions

0.75%

$10,000

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Worcester
Restrictions

0.75%

$10,000

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Quincy
Restrictions

0.75%

$10,000

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First Priority
Restrictions

0.70%

$10,000

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Rtn
Restrictions

0.70%

$100,000

-

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Shrewsbury
Restrictions

0.70%

$10,000

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Ukrainian
Restrictions

0.70%

$10,000

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St. Jean's
Restrictions

0.65%

$100,000

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Rtn
Restrictions

0.60%

$10,000

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Southbridge
Restrictions

0.60%

$10,000

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| Jun 7, 2024

Chasity/Chastity/Whatever her name is = Rude, nasty, poor communication, would not allow me to speak with someone else who is respectful saying no one else was there - I called back in 5 minutes and there ... Read More

Workers
Restrictions

0.55%

$100,000

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Liberty Bay
Restrictions

0.55%

$10,000

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St. Jean's
Restrictions

0.55%

$10,000

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0.50%

$10,000

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Freedom
Restrictions

0.50%

$10,000

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0.50%

$10,000

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0.50%

$10,000

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Franklin First
Restrictions

0.50%

$10,000

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Workers
Restrictions

0.50%

$10,000

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Athol
Restrictions

0.50%

$10,000

-

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St. Mary's
Restrictions

0.50%

$100,000

-

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Allcom
Restrictions

0.50%

$10,000

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0.50%

$10,000

-

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Nesc
Restrictions

0.50%

$10,000

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Taunton
Restrictions

0.50%

$250

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Brotherhood
Restrictions

0.50%

$10,000

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First Citizens'
Restrictions

0.45%

$10,000

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Greylock
Restrictions

0.40%

$10,000

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Arrha
Restrictions

0.40%

$10,000

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| Aug 28, 2018

Great Credit Union. Awesome rates and very easy to do business with!!! Read More

St. Mary's
Restrictions

0.40%

$10,000

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New Bedford
Restrictions

0.40%

$10,000

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0.35%

$10,000

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Umassfive College
Restrictions

0.35%

$10,000

-

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Millbury
Restrictions

0.35%

$10,000

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Naveo
Restrictions

0.35%

$10,000

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0.35%

$10,000

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Sharon
Restrictions

0.35%

$10,000

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Southern Mass
Restrictions

0.35%

$10,000

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River Works
Restrictions

0.30%

$10,000

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| Nov 11, 2022

It would be great to hear back from someone regarding my bump-up rate currently available, BEFORE 18 days has passed. Still waiting. Read More

Holyoke
Restrictions

0.26%

$10,000

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Webster First
Restrictions

0.25%

$10,000

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I-c
Restrictions

0.20%

$500

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Polish National
Restrictions

0.20%

$10,000

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Luso
Restrictions

0.15%

$10,000

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Edu
Restrictions

0.10%

$500

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Rate History: 0.40% → 0.25% → 0.05%

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

BestCashCow strives to maintain the most accurate rates. If you believe a rate is not accurate, please let us know.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Credit Union One-Year Certificates of Deposit 2024

Credit union certificates of deposit (“CDs”, also commonly called “time deposits” at credit unions) are contract-based and time-based savings vehicles that are offered by credit unions. In return for agreeing to keep your money tied up with the credit union for a given time period (in the case of 1-year CDs, the period is obviously 1-year), you earn a fixed rate or return that cannot change over the course of that period. Should you need your money before the expiration of the contractual period, the penalties for early withdrawal can be severe. Not all credit unions even offer early withdrawal, and many that do maintain the right to deny it in their terms and conditions. It therefore is important to fully understand the terms of any time-based deposit that you enter with a credit union.

Many Americans enjoy performing their banking transactions with credit unions citing better rates, non-profit status (owned by its depositors), more helpful employees, and a commitment to the community that is above the level offered by local banks. You will find a map with all credit unions that are close to you here. It is important to note that some credit unions have limited fields of membership, although others are more open ended. Under any circumstance, you must meet the membership requirements in order to become a member and open a CD or time deposit.

Those who are willing to tie up their money for one year will often get a slight premium over the best available savings rates. People who work with credit unions may find that they offer better rates on 1-year CDs or time deposits than local banks and online banks. You however should check the local bank rates where you live here and the online rates here.

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

NCUA Insurance

Most, but not all, credit unions listed on BestCashCow are insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). You should confirm that the credit union that you are working with is NCUA-insured by visiting that institution’s BestCashCow page (NCUA coverage is detailed on the overview tab). The NCUA insures each named individual's deposits to $250,000 for all accounts at the credit union within ownership class. The rules are very similar, but not identical, to those for FDIC insurance. You should always stay within NCUA insurance limits.

BestCashCow strongly recommends that you deposit money only in NCUA insured credit unions and that you stay within insured limits. If you are considering depositing over $250,000 at a single NCUA-insured credit union across products (share certificates, time deposits, etc.) or across types of ownership (individual, joint, etc.) you should use the NCUA’s  Share Insurance Toolkit in order to be sure that you are not exceeding coverage limits.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CREDIT UNIONS

Is my money any less safe at a credit union?

As long as your credit union is NCUA insured and you stay within the NCUA limits, As long as your credit union is NCUA insured and you stay within the NCUA limits, your money is no less safe than it would be in an FDIC-insured bank.

Is there any difference between a time deposit offered by a credit union and a CD account offered by a bank?

The difference is mainly one of terminology. But, you should always completely understand the terms of a time deposit or CD before you enter it, paying careful attention to the early withdrawal penalties. A reasonable early withdrawal penalty for a 1-year time deposit is 3 months.

Does the small amount of interest gained on a time deposit make sense given the fact that I am losing access to my capital (liquidity)?

This is a decision that depends on your own specific circumstances, your needs for cash, and other investments that you may wish to pursue over the next 12 months (or the period of your time deposit or CD). The premium in a one-year CD is very small, however, a small difference in compounding interest can make a large difference over long period of time. You may wish to familiarize yourself with our Savings Booster Calculator in order to understand the importance of compounding interest at higher rates on your money over time.

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