Two Year Certificates of Deposit (CD) rates from online banks are often above average if you are willing to open and manage your account using the Internet. Most online banks offer an online application and money can be transferred to fund the CD via an electronic transfer, check, wire, or credit card. To view rates for other CD terms, click the tabs above.
Highest Two-Year Online CD Rates - July 24, 2021
2 Year CD National Average: 0.53% ?
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0.75% | $1,500 | Learn More | |
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Mel Harris | Jun 15, 2021 I was so pleased with the service and so frustrated by low rates everywhere that I was thinking about moving from a savings to a 1 yr CD and they have a 180 day penalty so I held off Read More |
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0.71% | $25,000 | Learn More | |
Warning: Early Withdrawal Penalty is 2% of the account balance. |
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Al | Apr 12, 2021 Frustrating. The initial application form is a breeze. Then the problems start. Many hoops to jump through. |
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0.70% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
Early Withdrawal Penalty is 360 days interest. |
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Jim Plew | Apr 22, 2015 Hello, I am interested in a line of credit against my home. I have a high interest credit card that I want to move to this credit. I have a wells fargo mortgage which is only a few years old which I do no... |
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0.70% | $2,500 | Learn More | |
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John G | Jun 25, 2021 A clear case of bait and switch advertising there CD rates and then constantly dropping then before anyone can open an acocunt. I have filed a complaint with CFPB. |
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0.70% | $2,500 | Learn More | |
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Larry | Apr 29, 2021 You will not collect any interest and lose a good chunk of the principal. They don't take all of it you will still recover some money. The early withdrawl clause is always part of the terms you acknowled... |
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0.65% | $5,000 | Learn More | |
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Taykadip | Jan 4, 2020 I am surprised at all the negative reviews. I have had several large CDs at this bank for several years, and I've gotten the best customer service I've ever gotten at any bank in the last 45 years. Read More |
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0.61% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
Warning: Early Withdrawal Penalty is the greater of all credited interest or 90 days interest. |
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Jay Riesman | Apr 9, 2021 Unprofessional in every way imaginable. |
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0.60% | $500 | Learn More | |
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LauraB | May 29, 2021 Not a bad experience to open the account. I only learned that interest is credited quarterly and that is at least a nuisance. I wish I had known. |
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0.60% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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Cheryl | Jul 15, 2021 I finally closed my account. Was great back in the day as everbank but now it is a joke in every way. Read More |
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0.60% | $2,000 | Learn More | |
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Peter C2 | Jan 23, 2021 In terms of service, you cannot do anything online. On every other bank, you can message someone online and get a quick response. You need to call Synchrony and speak with someone in the Philippines. N... Read More |
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0.60% | $2,500 | Learn More | |
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EBHYT | Aug 4, 2020 Sallie Mae is going to absolutely be the right bank for you if you enjoy calling during normal business hours and speaking with a automated voice response system that gives you no information and refuses t... |
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0.60% | $5,000 | Learn More | |
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CD Matured | Dec 10, 2019 My CD matured and they sent the money back. I am not getting a new CD now since rates are too low. I just wanted to say that the people were absolutely wonderful to deal with. Read More |
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0.60% | $10,000 | Learn More | |
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Eldridge D. | Feb 7, 2021 I cannot comment on Bankdirect, but I can comment on the Bask Bank subsidiary. Opening this account to earn AAdvantage miles is the best move I've made in years! I am getting 100,000 frequent flier miles... Read More |
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0.60% | $10,000 | Learn More | |
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LarryMass | Dec 8, 2020 Everyone here in Boston raves about Salem Five but it is shithole operation filled with nasty entitled people. As for this online savings product, the fees are ridiculous, the transfer charges are obnoxiou... Read More |
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0.60% | $100,000 | Learn More | |
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David | Jul 16, 2021 David |
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0.60% | $100,000 | Learn More | |
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Savvysaver | Jun 25, 2020 I can tell you nothing of this bank. I can tell you the rate posted here is incorrect (FIFTH one today!) I only wish I could review BestCashCow. Read More |
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0.55% | $0 | Learn More | |
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EduardoC | Dec 12, 2020 "keeping their savings rate competitive" - they aren't. Read More |
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0.55% | $500 | Learn More | |
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Michelle G | Jul 15, 2021 Marcus is the very best online banking experience that I have ever had. Read More |
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0.55% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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David | Jul 16, 2021 David |
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0.55% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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Savvysaver | Jun 25, 2020 I can tell you nothing of this bank. I can tell you the rate posted here is incorrect (FIFTH one today!) I only wish I could review BestCashCow. Read More |
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0.55% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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opal@8 | Dec 13, 2019 yes good |
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0.50% | $500 | Learn More | |
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BW | Jul 17, 2021 I've been with this bank for 6 months and have not had any problems. Bill pay works good. The 24 month investing CD is another vechile I use. Rates are above average considering the national rate. I'd reco... Read More |
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0.50% | $500 | Learn More | |
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new name for a dreadful bank | Dec 13, 2016 This was formerly First Trade Union bank. Use Ally, Barclays, Synchrony or some bank that provides a certain level of service. |
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0.50% | $1,500 | Learn More | |
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Savvysaver | Jun 25, 2020 Nope. As with the CIT quote 1.25% APY is a bit optimistic. Banesco's site offers .90%. |
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0.50% | $2,500 | Learn More | |
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Pjamas | Sep 14, 2020 two thumbs up Read More |
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0.50% | $25,000 | Learn More | |
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SandyB | Aug 25, 2020 Bank is owned by a Florida bank and yet I wasn't able to open an account because I live in Florida. Go figure! Read More |
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0.50% | $25,000 | Learn More | |
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ElMAC01 | May 20, 2021 opened the account because it is the only name on the list that sounded familiar ... works fine, no problems Read More |
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0.45% | $500 | Learn More | |
Warning: Early withdrawal penalty is 12 months of interest |
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Anonymous | Jun 20, 2018 great find Jason, looks like this really was a to good to be true rate Read More |
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0.45% | $1,000 |
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0.40% | $0 | Learn More | |
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Rebecca01 | Aug 3, 2020 There is a lot to like about this account. American Express is a real organization and you are not playing with a bunch of amateurs like with a lot of these banks. However, they will be sure to lower the ... Read More |
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0.40% | $0 | Learn More | |
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WallyC | Dec 11, 2020 All the good reviews on this site are planted by the bank. This is the worst. It used to be good and the transfer speed is good. Still they lower their rates below anyone else and do it without the notice ... |
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0.40% | $500 |
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Early Withdrawal Penalty is 180 days interest. |
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0.40% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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Jay | May 10, 2021 Dollar Savings Direct is as close as anything gets to a scam without being labeled a scam. CDs renewing below market rates at no notice. Savings rates going above market levels and then way below (again no... Read More |
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0.40% | $10,000 | Learn More | |
Warning: Early Withdrawal Penalty is 2% of principal. |
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Jeff | Dec 26, 2018 I think it is 1% on 1-year CDs and 2% on anything between 1 and 4 years. Not great, but not the worst I have seen. Read More |
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0.40% | $100,000 | Learn More | |
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BeccaB-88 | Jul 21, 2020 Opened account a month ago. I've already seen the rate fall a couple of times, but have no other complaints. Easy process and a clear easy to use site (unlike Ally where I was before). Read More |
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0.35% | $500 | Learn More | |
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Savvysaver | Jun 17, 2020 Confirmed - NOT an online bank! Emailed CFSB, response: Thanks for your email. Unfortunately, we do not open accounts online and we currently offer only account opening at our branches in New York. Thank Y... |
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0.35% | $10,000 | Learn More | |
Early Withdrawal Penalty is 270 days interest. |
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TulsaGirl01 | Apr 10, 2021 I opened an account a couple of years ago and had a dreadful experience. I saw two weeks ago that the rate was better than at Citizens so I closed that account for this one. I cannot access my money now or... Read More |
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0.30% | $25,000 | Learn More | |
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aprz | Jul 3, 2019 Just set up an account. Don't know long term yet, however they were (Kelsey) a dream to work with. |
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0.30% | $50,000 | Learn More | |
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Savvysaver | Apr 28, 2020 Party's over, folks. One year CD, minimum $50k now yields just 1.41%. Read More |
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0.25% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
$1,000 minimum deposit to open an account. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Account fees may reduce your earnings. |
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nonsense | May 21, 2021 avoid this Read More |
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0.25% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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Joe | Dec 5, 2020 I know rates are variable, at their discretion*, but in the time frame of 9 months their rates have dropped to 1/3 of what they were ! is that what some call a teaser rate in the beginning ??? Read More |
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0.25% | $2,500 | Learn More | |
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dbestway@gmail.com | Aug 13, 2019 I filled out the application 10 days ago answering all questions and sent a file with a copy of my drivers license to Western Bank. I received an email saying that a banker would call me within one busines... |
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0.25% | $10,000 | Learn More | |
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JZee73 | May 20, 2021 Lost in all of these reviews is that Purepoint is the bank that let's you have tons of corresponding accounts to which you can ACH money (their limit is something like 10). So, if you want to play this ga... Read More |
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0.20% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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Dudley | Apr 18, 2018 Worst experience of my life. Did not fund and gave $25 to my own charity. Read More |
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0.20% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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jason t | Apr 19, 2021 more problems than i or anyone should have time for Read More |
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0.20% | $100,000 |
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0.15% | $500 |
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0.15% | $500 | Learn More | |
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Jay | Jul 7, 2021 Avoid unless you want to spend your life on hold arguing about fees. They eventually reimburse them, but the hours needed to do it ended up valuing my time around 20 cents each. Read More |
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0.15% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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CHow1975 | Nov 18, 2017 This is a decent account until you need to withdraw something and then it is hell on wheels. Read More |
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0.10% | $5,000 | Learn More | |
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Jeremy | Aug 25, 2020 I cannot say that I am too happy about the rate, but the service on this one is excellent. Read More |
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0.10% | $5,000 | Learn More | |
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GAM | Jul 28, 2020 Dropped rates again with restrictive transfer limits and poor service. Better rates and liquidity elsewhere. Beware!!! Read More |
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0.03% | $1,000 | Learn More | |
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Azblondie007 | Feb 24, 2020 I had been with USAA for 20 years. Had my checking, savings, auto and renters insurance and 2 credit cards with them. I work in the service industry and make a good portion of my income in cash tips. For 4... Read More |
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Two year certificates of deposit provide a saver with a fixed rate for two years in return for a commitment for keeping the money in the bank during that period. If the CD is "broken" and the funds are taken out earlier, banks assess a substantial penalty. A depositor should only invest in a two year CD if they do not need the money for the term of the CD. All two year CDs listed on BestCashCow are FDIC insured.
Online banks often offer rates that are higher than a CD from a branch-based bank. An individual who is comfortable banking and managing their money online may find an online bank to be a good choice. But before opening an account, it is wise to research the following questions:
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.
